Sixers Off-Season Thread

[BigEd76]

the new york post (yeah, i know) is reporting that sammy & the sixers have reached a verbal agreement for a $70-75 mill deal...most likely 6 years.

Vecsey's article didn't mention Dalembert at all.... 

[hunt]

here's the quote:

Buzz in Vegas among GMs was that one of the top free-agent centers, Samuel Dalembert, verbally agreed on a $70M to $75M deal to stick with Philly.

i'm not sure who wrote it but i've seen it posted in 2 different sixers forums & both say it's from the post.

[MURP]

hey, I like watching Samuel play bball, but 12 million a year... lol.  he better step it the hell up big time.

[SD_Eagle5]

That contract is ridiculous but would probably be the going rate if he hit the market. He's young, atlhetic, versatile, and still has a tremendous upside. One things for sure, he won't be bitching about 'playing time' with that deal.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Man, thats a lot of money. But SD is right -- that is what he'd get on the market. NBA GMs throw around max deals like candy. And Billy King will have to pay that to keep him.

[BigEd76]

-- Jim Lynam is back.....again.    Can't wait for more of those awkward interviews with Dei!

-- Radio broadcasts are moving to WPEN-950  ...BUT....WPEN is upgrading from 5,000 watts to 20,000 watts to avoid the issues they had with Phils broadcasts...

[WEST is GOD]

I can't believe there isn't at least one report of us bringing in a player. Billy get your ass moving what are you doing?

[PhillyGirl]

Philly GM says Dalembert will remain a Sixer
By Chad Ford
ESPN Insider

It looks like negotiations between the Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent Samuel Dalembert took a turn for the worse on Monday.

The two sides have been negotiating for three weeks but have been unable to come to terms on a new contract. Over the course of the last week, there has been a great level of frustration on both sides.

On Monday, Dalembert's agent, Marc Cornstein, said Dalembert had scheduled a visit in Atlanta with the Hawks on Monday, July 25.

In an e-mail to Insider, Sixers general manager Billy King said the Sixers are still determined to match any offer for Dalembert.

"Sam will be in Philly whether it is at our number or a number that someone else sets," King wrote. "HE WILL BE IN PHILADELPHIA ONE WAY OR ANOTHER."

When asked about King's stance, Cornstein acted surprised.

"We're getting mixed messages," Cornstein said. "They've drawn a line in the sand with Sammy's contract with what they're willing to pay. Yet he's telling you they'll match any offer. There is a huge gap between Philadelphia's offer and what other teams under the salary cap can offer."

The Hawks are roughly $23 million under the cap -- enough money to make a run at two top-tier free agents. The Hawks are believed to have earmarked roughly half that amount for free agent Joe Johnson. They want to add a center with the rest of it. Restricted free agent Eddy Curry visited the Hawks last week, but left Atlanta without a contract offer.

If the Hawks do sign Dalembert to an offer sheet (when the player signing moratorium ends), the Sixers would have seven days to match the offer.

Of the three top free agent big men on the market -- Curry and Tyson Chandler are the other two -- Dalembert has the most upside. He has great range and is athletic, with great shot blocking instincts. He's shown he can be a volume rebounder and his offensive game is emerging. He was very inconsistent at times this season, but in the playoffs against the Pistons, he played the part of a franchise center, averaging 12.8 rebounds per game in the playoffs against the Pistons' tough front line.

The Sixers made a power move this offseason, firing head coach Jim O'Brien, who wasn't a Dalembert fan, and replacing him with Mo Cheeks, who is. Philly let it be known that O'Brien was fired, in part, because the Sixers are committed to Dalembert. That's been enough to discourage other teams from pursuing Dalembert.

However, Philly apparently has drawn a line in the sand millions away from a max-type offer Dalembert is seeking. Dalembert, who's had a rocky four years, with four different coaches in just the last two years, hasn't been impressed.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Chris Crawford is coming to town for a visit...

Crawford's Bio

Exciting, isn't it? 

Nets are about to get Abdur-Rahim....Billy The King brings in Chris Crawford.

[Mad-Lad]

Chris Crawford is coming to town for a visit...

Crawford's Bio

Exciting, isn't it? 

Nets are about to get Abdur-Rahim....Billy The King brings in Chris Crawford.

Crawford's just fodder.  Abdur-Rahim is a skilled player, but isn't all that good.  He puts up good numbers, but it's not like he's gonna put the Nets over the top.

[WEST is GOD]

Marshall is probably gone, as well as Swift(who is getting basically the mid level) and SAR is getting basically the mid level too. What is Billy doing exactly? He's never been one to be lazy so I'm guessing these players just chose not to sign with the Sixers. Either that or Billy is working a trade to get what he wants or he just doesn't want a big man. My guess is the latter. I think Cheeks really wants AI back at the 2 and Billy will court Jaric very strongly.

On the bright side Marshall if the NYpost reports are true would've only been a bench player here and Jaric would be a starter. At the same time though, Jaric is just a serviceable player. He'll give 10 points and 6 assists a night but won't wow you in doing so. The Heat also want Jaric and I guess he'd choose them over the Sixers.

[BigEd76]

Done deal:  Marshall signed with Cleveland for 4 years 

[PhillyGirl]

CSN hinting that Green and Korver are both signed.

"2 out of 3 so far"

[WEST is GOD]

There's an article on espn.com that the Sixers re-signed them. I don't see how Green fits here. I hope Billy shops him. He's good for the future but not this year, and once Billy traded for Webber, building for the future went out the door with Kenny, Skinner and Williamson.

[PhillyGirl]

Korver and Willie both have deals...Korver's is for 6 years