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The 76ers yesterday let go of two of their employees - NBA scouts John Nash and Chris Ford. At a news conference last Tuesday when the new ownership of the team was introduced, it was announced that general manager Ed Stefanski had been released of his duties. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, John Nash, Chris Ford 

"I've had the good fortune to do this for a long time," Nash said last night. "I've been general manager for four different teams [Sixers, New Jersey, Portland and Washington], been with the Sixers three different times and was employed 28 years with the NBA. I would love to continue to do it. I feel anyone in this profession who says they don't want to be a decision-maker is too tired or fibbing. I would still love to run an NBA franchise." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, John Nash, Chris Ford 

Shortly after he spoke, the New York Daily News reported that the league would cancel another 2 weeks of games, through Nov. 28. That would wipe six more games off the Sixers' schedule. "No matter what happens to me, no matter where I land, I will always consider myself a part of the Sixers family and a Sixers fan," Nash said. "I wish them the best." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, John Nash, Chris Ford