I dont see why people think KT's contract is so ridiculous, he is one of the top 10 rebounders in the leauge, and he's probably the lowest paid person of those top 10 (I didn't bother to check it out so tell me if I'm wrong) and he's great on the offensive end too and he did put up excellent numbers with AI and Big Dog out, sumthing like 18-13, i dont' think his contract is as bad as everyone makes it out to be
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The Sixers aren't going any where at this moment, so they need to extend this kids contract, because the only thing the Sixers have going for them is the future.
Originally posted by KL Dawger!
Any new news on the extension?
Nope, haven't heard anything since they posted this article, I really hope they get something done.
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Originally posted by Minnesota Magician!
The Sixers aren't going any where at this moment, so they need to extend this kids contract, because the only thing the Sixers have going for them is the future.
The Sixers have a great chance of winning the Atlantic division this year, they most likely aren't anywhere near close to being a conference finals threat, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to play for in the present.
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Sixers president and general manager Billy King has decisions to make by Oct. 29 regarding the status of center Samuel Dalembert and swingman John Salmons, both former No. 1 picks of the team.
Last year, the Sixers picked up Dalembert's contract option for this season at a little less than $1.6 million. Now they could sign him to an extension of up to six years starting at any number.
Salmons is in the final year of a three-year rookie deal that will pay him about $926,000 this season. The Sixers could pick up his contract option for next season at a salary approaching $1.7 million.
King confirmed yesterday that he is in discussions with the agents for both players.
However, negotiations on a long-term deal for Dalembert could be affected by uncertainty over the collective-bargaining agreement between the NBA and its players. The current deal expires June 30.
The question of a new agreement also affects the status of second-year players Willie Green and Kyle Korver, who could become restricted free agents after this season.
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Here's a summary of what Chad Ford wrote about the Samuel Dalembert contract situation:
Talks are dead, Dalembert wants around $70 million, and the 76ers want to wait to see whether or not the end of last season was a fluke before paying out. Of course if Dalembert repeats those numbers he closed the season with, we could be looking at larger contract to sign him.
I understand the thinking by the 76ers, but I really disagree. Because of his size, athleticism and his past production Dalembert will bring a high price tag even if he doesn't exceed his numbers from the end of last season.
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“The average is the borderline that keeps mere men in their place. Those who step over the line are heroes by the very act. Go.”
Originally posted by KL Dawger!
By the way, is Dalembert a restricted free agent?
Yeah, he will be after the season.
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Originally posted by KL Dawger!
Then there really isn't a problem.
That's true to a point, but there's always that scary scenario that he does what Stromile Swift just did and play for the tender instead of signing a contract.
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Originally posted by KL Dawger!
What do you think the most Dalembert will be offered next season? And would we match that?
I think if he has a productive season he could fetch $70 million, if he doesn't have the season people expect it'd be a lot more like $45 million. Now I'm not sure how many teams out there would have the money to offer him that contract, but say if there were another team willing, I believe the 76ers would most likely match anything if it got to that point.
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“The average is the borderline that keeps mere men in their place. Those who step over the line are heroes by the very act. Go.”
Sixers pursuing Dalembert's extension..
