Cheeks to stick with Sixers

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According the the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Maurice Cheeks is close to signing a contract extension. The Sixer’s new president and general manager Ed Stefanski is apparently pleased with Cheeks’ work since coming on as head coach in the 2005-2006 season. He is on the last year of his contract, which is worth about $3 million this year.

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