"Word that Thaddeus Young had signed a new five-year, $42 million contract with the Sixers interrupted the team's first practice of training camp.

"In the middle of practice (we heard) and there was a round of applause because we are glad to have Thad back because he is a hell of a player," Elton Brand said.

"I was so scared that someone was going to throw some ridiculous crazy money at him and put us in a trick bag," Doug Collins said. "I am glad that didn't happen. I hope Thad is happy that he got a good deal."

"We were definitely excited because Thad is a key part to our team," Evan Turner said. "He definitely brings a lot of energy, great locker room guy and he plays hard, and the family that we are it felt weird that not everyone was here."

Young was a critical piece to one of the highest-scoring benches in the NBA last season. He averaged 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game, while shooting 54 percent from the floor."