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Christopher A. Vito: Sixers owner Josh Harris said he has not spoken to Andrew Bynum or agent David Lee. Said he wants to leave that to "the basketball people." Twitter @ChrisVito

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Tom Moore: Harris on #Bynum decision: 'Diligence is a process. We’re always gathering information, but obviously we’ve been thinking a lot about that.' Twitter @tmoorepburbs

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Christopher A. Vito: #Sixers owner Josh Harris on progress in coach search: "We're trying to get the right coach, not to get a coach quickly." Twitter @ChrisVito

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John Mitchell: Source: Sixers to begin working out draft prospects this Friday. Twitter @JmitchInquirer

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Do you want him to re-sign with the Sixers? JH: I'd love him to... obviously, if he's healthy. If he's healthy I think he's the best big in the league, but like I said it's tricky because of the knee injuries. HoopsHype

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Jrue Holiday 

Two years ago you told me the Sixers needed a big man. I guess it's what you expected when the Sixers got Andrew Bynum, right? Jrue Holiday: Yeah. What can you say about him as a teammate? JH: He's an awesome teammate even though he didn't get the chance to play. He showed me a lot of perspective from the big men aspect of the game. I do think he's one of the best big men in the league and having him on the bench and in the locker room helped me to improve my game. HoopsHype

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Jrue Holiday 

What can you say about his attitude towards the 76ers franchise? JH: I think during the year when he was with us, he was there for us. He was there every day, he was rehabbing, working on his knee, came in on time... Every time I saw him he was working hard, it wasn't like he didn't want to play, he always wanted to play and you could see that. So do you think he was respectful towards the franchise? JH: Yeah, for sure. HoopsHype

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Jrue Holiday 

Do you think that the Sixers, now with Hinkie as GM, want to keep Bynum? JH: They actually haven't talked to me about that so I don't know. Again, it's a tricky situation because of his knees, his injuries. You can't really make the decision just yet. Do you think he wants to stay in Philadelphia? JH: I think he wants to play, he wants to win. He had a winning career playing with the Lakers, winning two rings... He's a winner and he wants to play. HoopsHype

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Jrue Holiday 

You have said you would like Michael Curry to become the new coach. Why? Jrue Holiday: Michael Curry is a big coach. He really knows the game, I like him as a head coach and anywhere that he goes he will make a good head coach. HoopsHype

Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Michael Curry, Jrue Holiday 

The 72-year-old Brown is an old-school coach who is not sold on the heightened focus on advanced statistics in the NBA. "I'm not that kind of guy," Brown said when asked his opinion on the hiring of new Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie. "You're asking the wrong guy. This is not baseball. Guys hit better during the day than they do at night. You have lefties and righties. But this is not baseball. In this league, it's about teaching players and making them better." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Larry Brown, Sam Hinkie 

However, Brown said he does not rule out the role of analytics in building a better basketball team. "All the information, I'm sure, helps," Brown said. "But at the end of the day, this is a basketball town. They love kids that play hard, play together, play smart. And the best way to tell that about a kid is to look him in the eye in the most crucial moments of a game. That tells you so much. "But you have to give this a chance," added Brown, who expressed disappointment that former GM Tony DiLeo was let go. "But the Sixers' new owners have put a lot of money into this program, so you've got to give it a chance. Hopefully it will work out because this is a great basketball community." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Larry Brown, Tony DiLeo, Sam Hinkie 

Will Hinkie use the same methods he employed as executive vice president of basketball operations for the Rockets? Or will he do things his way, emphasizing some stuff the Rockets did and ignoring others? "I think we just need to be opportunistic about the things that come along," Hinkie said. "There, we had a particular focus, at the time, on trying to get a star player. So we made moves that were consistent with that. "I think here there's a lot to be determined before we decide exactly how we will attack it. But I think whatever we decide, I would hope - if not every move - almost every move is consistent with that." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Sam Hinkie 

And what of the head-coaching position? The hot names that are out there have been said over and over and over again - from Mike Malone to Fred Hoiberg to Kelvin Sampson to Nate McMillan to Larry Drew to Michael Curry and everyone in between. Said yet another league executive: "I hear the coaching search isn't at the top of their list right now. I hear they're concentrating on other areas and will address the coaching vacancy after a couple of weeks." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Although the 76ers decided not to interview C.J. McCollum at this week’s NBA draft combine, the potential lottery pick remains interested in the franchise. The Sixers can go countless ways in this year’s draft. While most think they will take a post player with their first-round pick, Evan Turner remains inconsistent, Jason Richardson is coming off injury, Nick Young and Dorell Wright are free agents, and Jrue Holiday still lacks a solid back-up. “I was [attending college] pretty close to Philadelphia, out in Bethlehem. So I will be interested to see if they are taking a guard or a post player in this draft.” The Sixers Sense

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The organization's biggest needs are a post player and a backup point guard. However, one could argue that McCollum could be a solid addition to a team planning to make offseason moves via trades and free agency. "I'm a fan of the Philadelphia 76ers," McCollum said. "So it will be interesting to see what happens." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agency, CJ McCollum 

Yet the 20-year-old is a raw talent. He needs to get stronger and polish up his post game in order to contribute in the NBA. However, his athleticism and size are why he's projected to be a mid-first-round pick in June's draft. The 76ers, who are likely to get the 11th pick, interviewed Gobert here on Friday. "I'm not a fan at all," said an NBA scout who asked to remain anonymous. "I've seen him in person a couple of times over the last two years. He's immature physically. And off the court, he's not a man. "He's a guy who is long and can run. But he doesn't have a great feel for the game." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Former Wolves boss David Kahn told some friends he thought he had the Sixers general manager job. It went to Houston assistant GM Sam Hinkie. 1500 ESPN

Philadelphia 76ers, David Kahn, Sam Hinkie 

While analytics plays a huge role in how he envisions the game and how he wants to improve a team, it is not the only asset he relies on. That is why he goes to the rookie workouts every year and why he is a regular at summer leagues, so he can witness the talent firsthand, not just through numbers and charting sheets. And just as he was enamored with playing the game, the 35-year-old still can't get enough. "I think it's really important in how you see the world, through anywhere, that if you want to be really good at something, it's when can't you get enough," he said. "When you get to the end of the workday, do you say, 'I'd rather go do this' or when you get to Saturday morning, do you say, 'I'd rather do this'? Thinking, 'I have my job but there's other things that I like to do'? Or are you like me and you struggle to get enough? I think that adds up over time. If you're the kind of person that can't get enough because you're really passionate about something, I think that only helps. Some of us are just wired that way. But at least as far as being able to do things you're passionate about and care about a lot day to day, I think it's important." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Sam Hinkie 

Asked about a report that the Sixers had asked for permission to talk to Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson about their coaching vacancy, Hinkie said: "I'm not even there yet. I won't confirm or deny, but I will say I don't know where that came from." Philadelphia Inquirer

Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Kelvin Sampson 

Celtic assistant general manager and team counsel Mike Zarren turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, two league sources told the Herald yesterday. The job eventually went to Sam Hinkie. “I don’t know all the details, but I know there was strong interest in Mike from Philly,” said Ainge. “I don’t know why (he turned it down). You’ll have to ask him.” Boston Herald

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