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Adam Aron: I'm SO proud to have signed Julius Erving to a long term role with the 76ers. His legacy shines on #TheDoctor, tonight at 9PM on NBA-TV. Twitter @SixersCEOAdam

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Dan Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, served as moderator for panelists Adam Aron, CEO of the 76ers; Steven H. Collis, CEO of AmerisourceBergen; and George V. Hager Jr., CEO of Genesis Healthcare. While most of the conversation was centered on the importance of social responsibility, I walked away with a sports business scoop. And that is, according to Aron, the 76ers home uniform has always been white, while on the road the team wore red, with blue as an alternate. From this point forward, blue is going to be the official road shirt, with red as the alternate. As a marketing partner to the Sixers, it was apparent that Hilferty of Independence Blue Cross (get it?) was more than pleased with that news. Business News

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A radio report that 76ers CEO Adam Aron was no longer part of the basketball operations wasn’t exactly on the mark. During an interview with former Sixers general manager John Nash, Nash said that Aron had been ‘extracted’ from the basketball operations department. Aron is still very much a part of the organization, said a source, and he’s still involved in basketball operations. However, he has never really been a major contributor in that department anyway. According to the source, Aron’s role with the team ‘has not changed since Josh Harris purchased the team. He’s still very much involved. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Bob Cooney: Adam Aron informed me nothing has changed in his job description. Twitter @BobCooney76

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Tom Moore: #NBA source denies report Adam Aron out as #Sixers CEO. #76ers Twitter @tmoorepburbs

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Tom Moore: #NBA source: '(#Sixers) announcement today has nothing to do with Adam Aron, who is (still) CEO.' #76ers Twitter @tmoorepburbs

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The distinct sense I get in Philly is that the decision whether Doug Collins, at 61, decides to continue coaching the Sixers after projected franchise cornerstone Andrew Bynum played zero minutes this season will be left fully up to Collins. He suggested as much recently while Adam Aron, Philly's CEO, told a town-hall style gathering of Sixers fans in late March that "Doug Collins is under absolutely zero pressure from ownership." ESPN.com

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Corrado Aponte: "Doug Collins is absolutely under zero pressure from ownership." -Adam Aron on Collins' future Twitter

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Dan Gelston: #76ers CEO Adam Aron says Iverson decided to return Saturday because "he loves his fans and he loves Philadelphia." Twitter @APgelston

Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson, Adam Aron 

The 76ers hope to make themselves more attractive to free agents, and one of the things they will do is move into a new practice facility as soon as possible. "That's something we continue to look into," said Sixers CEO Adam Aron, who made the train ride with the team for Sunday's game in Washington. Aron said the Sixers have not decided whether to build a facility or find an existing facility and buy it. The Sixers now practice at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Aron said an improvement is "absolutely necessary." He acknowledged that the team is looking into a few potential sites around the city. "It goes with being a first-class organization," Aron said of acquiring a topflight practice facility. "If you are going to attract the best free agents, you have to be able to offer the best." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Adam Aron: On behalf of the entire 76ers organization, we send sincere condolences to the Buss family and all at the Lakers. A great man has left us. Twitter @SixersCEOAdam

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Moore was in Philadelphia visiting with Sixers owner Josh Harris and CEO Adam Aron about reconnecting Iverson with the 76ers. Iverson led the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals and is cemented as one of the franchise's all-time great players. He is the franchise leader in 40-point games (76) and three-pointers (885), and is second behind Hal Greer in points (19,931). He had two stints with the Sixers, and last played for them in 2009-10. Moore said there are no immediate plans for the 37-year-old Iverson to retire. "Once he does do that, I want to ensure that Josh Harris and Adam Aron know how much Allen appreciates what Philadelphia has meant to him, what the NBA has meant to him," Moore said, "and to someday come back and be a consultant to them, to help them do certain things." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Dan Gelston: Manager Gary Moore met with Sixers CEO Adam Aron at the last 2 home games. Both want Iverson connected with 76ers in some form. Twitter @APgelston

Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson, Adam Aron 

Adam Aron: Obviously it has been a tough season so far for the Sixers, but I am so happy for NBA All Star @Jrue Holiday -- so talented, so deserving Twitter @SixersCEOAdam

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Adam Aron: So proud of Jrue. Monster game with 33 pts and 14 assists. Jrue had Q4 game tying bucket with 1 second left, and all 12 Sixers points in OT. Twitter @SixersCEOAdam

Philadelphia 76ers, Jrue Holiday, Adam Aron 

Adam Aron: Tonight's Sixers shooting - from a team filled with good shooters - is unexplainable. We shot a pathetic and atypical 29.8% from the floor. Twitter @SixersCEOAdam

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By now, you’ve probably become somewhat aware of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s latest and perhaps greatest gaffe - a video at a fundraiser earlier this year at which he basically dismissed half the electorate. After explaining to potential campaign donors that 47 percent of Americans don’t pay income tax, Romney said, ”My job is is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” SheridanHoops

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What you may not know was that fundraiser took place in May in Boca Raton, Fla., at the home of Marc Leder, a private equity manager who once served as senior vice president for Lehman Brothers. Leder is also one of 14 co-owners of the Philadelphia 76ers. He is part of the group headed by Joshua Harris, David Blitzer and Adam Aron which bought the team just under a year ago from Comcast-Spectacor for a reported $280 million. SheridanHoops

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Adam Aron: A fan tweeted me that tentative PA audition date conflicted with Yom Kippur religious holiday. Has been switched to Sept 20. Problem solved. Twitter

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Adam Aron: It is morning in London and it has been so gratifying to read so many tweets showing YOUR excitement and enthusiasm for "THE TRADE" @sixers Twitter

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