SAM HINKIE has proved that he is more than capable of tearing down an NBA roster until it barely resembles a group that belongs in the league. Apparently the ownership group headed by Josh Harris - and maybe the league as well - believes Hinkie needs some help with building it up.
Monday, the 76ers announced that Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo had been brought on board as the special adviser to the managing general partner and chairman of basketball operations. Basically, the 76-year-old Colangelo has been brought in to clean up the mess created over the last two-plus seasons.