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Samuel Dalembert News & Rumors

Dalembert won't be back
December 22
Sacramento Bee
 
"Samuel Dalembert's time in Sacramento officially ended after one season Wednesday when the Kings withdrew their contract offer to bring back the free-agent center. ESPN.com reported Wednesday that Dalembert and the Houston Rockets agreed to a two-year, $13.7 million deal, with the team holding an option for the second year. The Kings had resumed talking with Dalembert's agent, Marc Cornstein, after Chuck Hayes' contract was voided Monday because of a heart abnormality discovered during his physical."
Rockets sign center Dalembert to two-year deal
December 22
Houston Chronicle
 
"Less than a week before their season opener, the Rockets finally landed a free-agent center to help fill the void in the middle. Following almost two weeks of talks, the Rockets reached agreement Wednesday with center Samuel Dalembert, his agent, Marc Cornstein, confirmed. Dalembert agreed to a two-year contract worth $13.7 million, two individuals with knowledge of the deal said. He will earn $7 million this season and $6.7 million in 2012-13, with $1.5 million guaranteed in the second season of the contract."
Kings in the lead for Dalembert?
December 20
CBSSports.com
 
"Samuel Dalembert is maybe the top free agent prize left on the market, especially in terms of big men. And there are two teams in desperate need of a center -- the Rockets and the Kings. The Rockets saw Yao retire, their trade for Pau Gasol fall apart at the feet of David Stern and their offer to Marc Gasol get matched. The Kings had to void the contract of their new center Chuck Hayes because of a heart issue. That leaves them both in need of a big man, but right now, Sacramento might have the leg up. Kings general manager Geoff Petrie was asked about re-signing Dalembert and he told the Sac Bee, "We've stayed in touch with him periodically along the way. We'll see what develops here in"
Dalembert is valuable to Kings, but at what price?
December 9
Sacramento Bee
 
"Samuel Dalembert is a classic example of a free agent who drives general managers crazy. He is smart and talented and relatively durable. He plays one of the most important positions. He also stands almost 7 feet tall and is barely into his 30s. But … and there are plenty of buts ... his conditioning is an issue. His health is an issue. He wants more touches. He wants more minutes. He wants more love from his coach. So what is his value to the Kings? Is it $7 million or $8 million a year? Is it closer to $10 million? It certainly isn't anything close to the $13.5 million he earned last season, right? Amid the wild trade speculation and free-agent craziness – with Tyson Chandler expected to"
Kings ready to make pitches to keep Dalembert, Thornton
December 5
Sacramento Bee
 
"The NBA takes another step toward normalcy today when team officials are given permission to speak with their players – which was forbidden during the 149-day lockout that ended Nov. 26. That means the Kings will be allowed to make personal pitches to their top two free agents and players from other teams. Teams were permitted to contact player representatives last Tuesday. Training staff was allowed to contact players who wanted to use team practice facilities when they became available to players last Thursday. The Kings contacted the agents for guard Marcus Thornton and center Samuel Dalembert last week and will look to reach agreements with both this week in time for training camp"
Jamal Crawford, Marc Gasol and the 2011 NBA Big Name Free Agents
June 27
Bleacher Report
 
"With the NBA Draft over, now fans can look forward to free agency. Free agency is the time where teams add players they think will take them over the top. Some of the top free agents this summer include Nene, Samuel Dalembert, Marc Gasol and Jamal Crawford. Nene of the Denver Nuggets is a very efficient center and has been for a long time now. He brings toughness and rebounding as well as scoring. He has been in Denver since the start of his career and seems to like it there, so don't expect him to be switching teams. Samuel Dalembert isn't a highly talked about center. He doesn't score much and certainly doesn't make highlight reel plays. What he does do is defend and rebound. He spent"
Kings sense that Dalembert wants out
June 23
Sacramento Bee
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"The roster has a few gaping holes, but it's not the crater of recent seasons. The Kings need perimeter shooting, a starting small forward and another frontcourt player, particularly given Dalembert's free-agent status. There is a strong sense within the organization that Dalembert wants to play for a contender or just wants out. He left for vacation in a lousy mood; after being replaced by Cousins during the season finale against the Lakers, the veteran center stormed off the court and was still seething afterward in the locker room."
Miami Heat seeks center, eyes Samuel Dalembert
June 14
Miami Herald
 
"One of the Heat's top offseason priorities will be adding a veteran center, and Miami has strong interest in Sacramento free agent Samuel Dalembert. But even if the midlevel exception remains part of the new labor deal (which is undetermined), the Heat knows other teams can offer Dalembert more and would not be surprised if he signs elsewhere. If the midlevel survives, and if it's close to this year's $5.8 million, that would give the Heat a better chance to find a decent center who could lessen the reliance on Joel Anthony (who's better as a backup) and represent an upgrade over Zydrunas Ilgauskas (considering retirement), Erick Dampier and Jamaal Magloire. And remember, Chris Bosh will"
Kings' Dalembert could fill Knicks' void in middle
May 4
New York Post
 
"With the chances slim of adding a quality center with the 17th pick in the draft slim and with an unkind salary cap situation in 2011, sources close to Knicks president Donnie Walsh say he has targeted Kings 6-foot-11 shotblocker Samuel Dalembert as the likeliest free-agent catch this summer. Walsh's old-school principles have made adding a big, bruising starting defensive center to play alongside power forward Amar'e Stoudemire as his No. 1 priority. It might be a strong enough urge to sacrifice what could be maximum cap room in 2012, essentially sacrificing a shot at point guard Chris Paul. The Knicks realize some top free agents likely will stay put or be out of their financial range."
Dalembert, Cousins turn into formidable pair
April 10
Sacramento Bee
 
"When Samuel Dalembert was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001, he joined a team that had just lost in the NBA Finals. The roster was filled with veterans, meaning Dalembert wouldn't be much of a factor in his rookie season. Then there's DeMarcus Cousins, who came to the Kings last year with high and maybe unfair expectations for success as a rookie on a team with several young players. Ideally, this combination of youth and experience was going to be part of the new, bigger Kings frontline. Dalembert was going to start at center with Cousins next to him at power forward. But between a training camp injury to Dalembert and concerns about Cousins' conditioning and ability to stay out"
Big men's impact grows
March 30
Sacramento Bee
 
"As well as some things have gone for the Kings and their trio of big men lately, there's still work to be done. Samuel Dalembert, DeMarcus Cousins and Jason Thompson have adjusted to the rotation and agree they are improving defensively. Dalembert said things can get better on offense, too. "We've still got a lot of work to do, but I think as a whole we've started to look for each other on the high-low and take advantage of us being big," Dalembert said. "We're going to be bigger than some opponents." A lot of that high-low action happens when Cousins has the ball in the high post and finds teammates. Cousins showed off some of his passing ability in the first half of Tuesday's 116-113"
Dalembert a key for Kings, but what about next season?
March 23
Sacramento Bee
 
"It took Samuel Dalembert time to adjust to his role with the Kings, and the muscle strain in his left leg didn't make the transition any easier. It also took some time for Dalembert, after years as a starting center, to work his way off the Kings' bench. Now a regular starter for the Kings, Dalembert is the defensive anchor that the team was looking for when he was acquired last June. Plus, he's providing some unexpected offense. The Kings made it clear how they feel about Dalembert when they elected not to deal the nine-year veteran before February's deadline. There was interest from teams looking for a veteran big man or looking for financial relief after the season since Dalembert is"
Dalembert finding ways to put up points
March 21
Sacramento Bee
 
"No matter how many points Samuel Dalembert scores, the Kings did not trade for him to provide offense. But lately, that's been a bonus. Dalembert is averaging 18.2 points in his past five games. He's also averaging 12.8 rebounds during that span. Dalembert had 26 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in the Kings' 127-95 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Target Center. He made 13 of 20 shots, a career high for made field goals. There aren't a bunch of plays designed for Dalembert to score, but he's done a good job of finding spots where he can make baskets. "Sam's setting good screens and he's flashing to the open spot," said Kings coach Paul Westphal. "And when you set a"
Dalembert could see himself as a Sixer again
March 19
Philly.com
 
"The main complaint Sam Dalembert had about his 8 years playing center for the 76ers was the instability of the organization. The organization probably had the same concerns about Dalembert's play. During his time with the Sixers after being drafted with the 26th overall pick in 2001 out of Seton Hall, Dalembert manned the middle for seven coaches. Some asked him to be a rebounder and shot blocker, others wanted him to score more, others less. Dalembert at times played as if his head were spinning and openly mentioned his desire to play elsewhere. The Sixers accomadated him this past summer when they dealt Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for Spencer Hawes and Andres Nocioni. It was a slow"
Back on the block with Dalembert
March 19
Philly.com
 
"For eight seasons, Samuel Dalembert tantalized and frustrated 76ers fans. As the team's starting center, Dalembert was a conundrum: displaying ridiculous talent, too much indifference, random exciting plays, and plenty of distraction. At various points during his final two seasons with the franchise, Dalembert publicly requested a trade. Last summer, the Sixers finally found a new home for Dalembert, trading him to the Sacramento Kings for center Spencer Hawes and forward Andres Nocioni. On Friday night at Power Balance Pavilion, the Sixers continued their trip with a game against the Kings - a reunion of sorts. "We know Sam's going to try to block every shot," Sixers coach Doug Collins"
Kings aim to emulate Dalembert's defense
March 2
Sacramento Bee
 
"Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge is having an All-Star-caliber season. The five-year veteran entered Tuesday averaging a career-high 22.4 points while shooting 49.9 percent from the floor. Those numbers certainly catch the attention of Kings center Samuel Dalembert. In two meetings with the Trail Blazers this season, the Kings haven't seen that version of Aldridge, largely because of Dalembert. Against the Kings, Aldridge is averaging 16 points and shooting 36.8 percent (14 of 38). "I love the challenge," Dalembert said. "I love the fact that somebody is coming with his 'A' game, and I'm coming with my 'A' defense, and I go out there and give him a tough time." Dalembert's ability to"
Dalembert isn't going anywhere
February 25
Sacramento Bee
 
"The Kings made two deals before Thursday's NBA trade deadline. But the move that stands out is one that wasn't made. The Kings kept center Samuel Dalembert, acquired last offseason. He drew interest because he's a veteran who has proven he can impact games defensively. And he has an expiring contract. The Kings continued their public stance Thursday that Dalembert is more than a one-season rental player. "The No. 1 team at the top of that list (teams interested in Dalembert) was us," Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie said. "Even with the way our season has gone, we didn't really trade for him with the intention of moving him on." Dalembert started slowly this season. A strained leg"
Sources: Kings keeping Samuel Dalembert?
February 24
ESPN.com
 
"A number of veteran teams have expressed interest in Kings big man Samuel Dalembert -- either via a trade before today's 3 p.m. trade deadline or via waivers if Dalembert gets bought out by the Kings after the deadline. Don't count on either happening. Sources say the Kings have rebuffed a number of trade offers for Dalembert and have no intention of buying him out after the deadline. With teams like Miami, New York, Houston and Oklahoma City looking to shore up their front line, Dalembert, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been an intriguing prospect."
Dalembert accepts backup role
January 26
Sacramento Bee
 
"Samuel Dalembert accepts his fluctuating playing time as he settles in as the Kings' interior defensive stopper off the bench. He prefers to start against the opponent's top post player. Yet he has done a good job lately when asked to defend scorers when he comes off the bench. In the last week, Dalembert has twice harassed Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge into rough shooting nights. On Jan. 14, he blocked a season-high six shots and bothered New York's Amar'e Stoudemire. "I accept my role now, and I see what it is," Dalembert said. "I don't know when I'm going to play or not, but I just get ready so when they do play me I'm ready to go, because I don't want to have the excuse that I'm not"
Do the Kings have the secret to stopping LaMarcus Aldridge in Samuel Dalembert?
January 25
Oregonian
 
"In the last six weeks, not much has been able to slow down Trail Blazers star LaMarcus Aldridge, but now one guy has done it twice: Sacramento center Samuel Dalembert. Dalembert, a 6-foot-11 veteran, played active and effective defense against Aldridge on Monday, helping hold the newly named Western Conference Player of the Week to nine points and seven rebounds on 4-for-14 shooting. Aldridge also had four turnovers. Last week in Sacramento, Dalembert was also effective, as Aldridge went 10-for-24 from the field. "You have a game of extremes: He is a very good offensive player and I am a good defensive player,'' Dalembert said. "At the end of the day, you go to battle. Fortunately for me,"
Dalembert vents over diminished role
January 6
Sacramento Bee
 columnist Ailene Voisin
"Samuel Dalembert's stay in Sacramento has been short and anything but sweet. The Kings center has been injured, frustrated about the style of play and, of late, more than mildly upset about his diminishing role. If he isn't exactly demanding a trade, his agent, Marc Cornstein, is in town seeking clarification of his client's role – and is more than a little receptive to a relocation. "They have to let me know which direction they want to go," Dalembert said. "They know what I do best. I block shots, rebound, get us in the fast break. Am I going to play the next five years in a place that is a contender, or am I going to be here, helping this team get better? It's up to them. But I am not"
Dalembert joins Landry in reserve role
December 7
Sacramento Bee
 
"When asked the last time he hadn't been a regular starter, Samuel Dalembert laughed. "It's different," Dalembert said. "It's been seven years since I was coming off the bench, in my rookie and second year." That's the new role for Dalembert and Carl Landry as part of the Kings' recent shakeup of the starting lineup. Landry was a Sixth Man of the Year candidate before being traded by Houston to the Kings last season. Dalembert came off the bench his first five games with the Kings this season while recovering from a strained leg muscle. Landry started the first 14 games of the season. He has 43 career starts (42 with the Kings) in 210 career games. Dalembert has started 503 of his 600"
Dalembert doubtful for next two games
December 2
Sacramento Bee
 
"Kings center Samuel Dalembert missed Wednesday's practice with right knee tendinitis. Dalembert left in the third quarter of Tuesday's loss to Indiana. Dalembert said Tuesday that he tried to play through the pain he felt earlier in the day until it became too much. Kings coach Paul Westphal said Dalembert is "doubtful for the next couple of games." The Kings play at the Los Angeles Lakers Friday and host the Dallas Mavericks Saturday. No Dalembert would put rookie DeMarcus Cousins back in the starting lineup. Westphal said it's possible Jason Thompson would be the back up center. Thompson starts at power forward, but Cousins and Thompson have been prone to foul trouble. The Kings"
Dalembert's offense is defended
November 11
Sacramento Bee
 
"By swapping DeMarcus Cousins out of the starting lineup for Samuel Dalembert, the Kings opted for more defense early in games. When Cousins enters the game, he's expected to rebound and score inside. Dalembert, however, also has a role in the offense. "We have confidence that he can catch the ball in the post and make good decisions," Kings coach Paul Westphal said of Dalembert. "He can shoot the ball facing (the basket); he's a good offensive rebounder. He's a smart offensive player." Dalembert proved Westphal correct by making 7 of 9 shots for 14 points in Wednesday's 98-89 loss to Minnesota. He entered the game averaging 3.6 points and has averaged double digits just twice in his eight"
No center controversy here as Dalembert will start ahead of Cousins
November 5
Sacramento Bee
 columnist Ailene Voisin
"DeMarcus Cousins only looked as if he wanted to throw a punch when his coach announced plans to move veteran Samuel Dalembert into the starting lineup. The big rookie stepped aside graciously, and in fact, appeared almost a little relieved. "I thought it was a great idea," Cousins said Thursday after Kings practice. "I think it will really help the team … because I'm still learning. Coming in off the bench, I can how see how the game is, I can learn how aggressive to be and not be. I get the feel of the game a lot better." So, like we said. So much for a starting center controversy. This was the plan long before the team gathered for training camp: Dalembert starting and anchoring the"
Stalwart defender has it all covered
November 3
Sacramento Bee
 
"Last week, Kings coach Paul Westphal turned to center Samuel Dalembert to start the second half in Cleveland, where Sacramento's defense was being picked apart by the Cavaliers. And when Toronto's Reggie Evans started Monday's Kings home opener grabbing rebounds seemingly at will, Dalembert helped slow the Raptors forward. In both games, the Kings trailed by double digits, and Dalembert helped rally the Kings. His role will remain the same tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, at least for now. Rookie DeMarcus Cousins is the starter. He claimed the job while Dalembert nursed a leg injury in training camp. But Dalembert has played more minutes in each game since missing the first game."
New center Dalembert sparks Kings past Cavaliers
October 31
Sacramento Bee
 
"For quite some time, the Kings coveted the skills of center Samuel Dalembert before finally completing a trade for him during the offseason. And after watching the Cleveland Cavaliers put on a shooting display that put Sacramento 16 points down, Kings coach Paul Westphal knew something had to change. He needed to go with Dalembert. The veteran center, playing in his second game of the season, started the second half and sparked a comeback as the Kings beat the Cavaliers 107-104 Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena. With the win, the Kings started 2-1 for the first time since the 2003-04 season. The Cavaliers had 67 points at halftime while shooting 59.1 percent. They shot 36.1 percent and"
Dalembert takes another step toward playing
October 26
Sacramento Bee
 
"The injury update continues to be more positive these days. Samuel Dalembert took part in halfcourt scrimmaging during today's practice. "He looked rusty but he looked healthy so it was good to have him out there," said Kings coach Paul Westphal. It looked as if Dalembert's left adductor strain would keep him out the first month of the season. But he's made progress the last couple of days. "My lateral movement was much better today," Dalembert said. "I didn't feel no pain, nothing like that. I felt a little awkward, my timing was off but other than that I feel good." Dalembert said yesterday that he'd like to play as soon as Friday at New Jersey. Westphal said with his trademark humor he"
Dalembert hopes to return Friday
October 25
Sacramento Bee
 
"Injured Kings center Samuel Dalembert has accepted his streak of consecutive games played will end at 354 when the Kings open the regular season at Minnesota on Wednesday. What the veteran hopes, however, is that it's just a one-game absence. Dalembert's streak is the third-longest active streak in the NBA. After a post-practice workout, Dalembert said how he felt after a treadmill workout Sunday night would go a long way in determining how long he'll be out. "That's the real test," Dalembert said. "And then (today) if I feel good I'll try to do more. And then hopefully I'll be out there in New Jersey." The Kings play the Nets on Friday in the second game of the three-game road trip to"
Dalembert wishes he had heeded pain
October 18
Sacramento Bee
 
"In retrospect, Samuel Dalembert probably should have stopped working out when he felt some discomfort last month. But he didn't. And the left adductor (groin) strain, which has sidelined the Kings center for most of training camp, is his reminder that the next time he feels some pain, it might be best to take it easy. Dalembert learned Tuesday his injury could keep him out four to six weeks – not what he wanted to hear after playing in 354 consecutive games. It's a streak that, barring a miraculous recovery, will end when the Kings open the regular season Oct. 27 in Minnesota. "It's not my mentality," Dalembert said. "Even if I feel a little pain, that's not going to keep me from pushing,"
Dalembert will be out four to six weeks with injury
October 13
Sacramento Bee
 
"Perhaps with improved health, the Kings can show off their improved defense. So far, that hasn't been possible. And it won't be anytime soon. Center Samuel Dalembert underwent an MRI Tuesday, and the team said the offseason acquisition will be out four to six weeks with his left adductor (groin) strain. He likely will miss his first regular-season game in five years. Dalembert and fellow center Hassan Whiteside each missed their fourth exhibition game Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors at Arco Arena. Whiteside is suffering from a strained tendon in his left knee, and there is no timetable for his return. Dalembert had played in 354 consecutive games, the third-longest active"
Injured Dalembert can only sit, watch, wait
October 6
Sacramento Bee
 columnist Ailene Voisin
"What is it with these big guys? Vlade Divac saves orphans in Serbia. Dikembe Mutombo builds a hospital in Congo. Yao Ming limps through the 2008 Olympics to improve China's reputation. And now Samuel Dalembert spends his offseason supervising humanitarian efforts in earthquake- ravaged Haiti. Generosity can be costly, though. In an attempt to compensate for weeks spent without training – Dalembert said the closest facility was three hours from his hometown of Port-au-Prince – the veteran Kings center was forced to alter his workout regimen and paid the price. During his return trips to Florida and Sacramento, he revealed, he lifted weights excessively to accelerate the process and added"
Dalembert defends his offensive game
June 24
Sacramento Bee
 
"Last week's trade for Samuel Dalembert had a lot to do with shoring up the Kings' defense and adding a center who could provide consistent rebounding. But if you think the Kings essentially will be playing with four players on offense with defensive-minded Dalembert on the court, think again. Dalembert, who was introduced to the Sacramento media at a news conference Wednesday afternoon at Arco Arena, said he won't hinder the Kings on offense. "I don't want to step outside of my role," Dalembert said. "It's going to be up to coach (Paul Westphal), and I think coach wants me to explore everything. "We just need some inside presence, some putbacks, and I can provide that." The Kings acquired"
Dalembert deal not a surprise
June 20
Philly.com
 
"Whether the deal came with a bag of balls or two players about as helpful, the point of emphasis here is that Samuel Dalembert (and all that came with him) is no longer a 76er. That has been a long time coming. There are a couple of different views regarding Thursday's trade of Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for center Spencer Hawes and swingman Andres Nocioni. 1. For two years, the Sixers have been trying to trade Dalembert, who looks forward to basketball season about the same way a vampire anticipates daybreak. The guy did not like basketball. He showed up late, didn't work on improving his game, and took every opportunity to stay away from the practice court. With Dalembert as your"
Jettisoning Dalembert helps Sixers
June 20
Philly.com
 columnist Stephen A. Smith
"Now that the NBA Finals have ended and we've watched Kobe Bryant coronated for the fifth time as a world champion, it's time to direct our focus at the 76ers - and some of the reasons we can only dream they'll be as successful as the Lakers some day. Which brings us to Samuel Dalembert. The Sixers traded their perennially subpar 6-foot-11 center to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. They did so to acquire center Spencer Hawes and forward Andres Nocioni. But if anyone thinks that there was more to this trade than simply getting rid of a mediocre center with a bloated view of himself, someone whose apathy and indifference were an emotional drain on the Sixers for years, I've got a Wall Street"
Dalembert trade was a move that Sixers had to make
June 19
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"SINCE TAKING OVER as the 76ers' general manager early in the 2007-08 season, Ed Stefanski has pretty much always had an item on his to-do list: trade Sam Dalembert. The 6-11 center was about as unsettled during his 9-year tenure here as was the head-coaching situation, since Dalembert played for seven coaches. The divorce was finalized Thursday when the team dealt Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for center/forward Spencer Hawes and fierce swingman Andres Nocioni. "People need a change of scenery sometimes," said Stefanski. "Sam asked to be traded numerous times. His agent called a lot and felt a change of scenery was necessary. We tried trading him but the [trade] kicker, that was the"
Dalembert has mixed feelings about trade, but ready for Sacramento
June 18
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"THIS HAD BEEN going on for more than a year, maybe close to 2 years. The 76ers and the Sacramento Kings would talk about a trade involving Samuel Dalembert, but they could never come to an agreement. For a time, Sixers president/general manager Ed Stefanski laughed and described himself as "0-for-29" in talking to NBA teams about making a trade for the Sixers' center. There were times Dalembert wanted to go, upset with what he termed "inconsistencies." There were other times he would shrug and say he could be happy here. But he was never totally happy, and neither were the Sixers. It remains to be seen how happy all parties will be in the coming season. The Sixers, yesterday, sent"
76ers trade Dalembert for two Kings
June 18
Philly.com
 
"The Samuel Dalembert era of the 76ers is over. It ended when the Sixers traded the 6-foot-11 first-round pick to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes, pending physicals. "We are excited to add two players in Spencer Hawes and Andres Nocioni who will help us immediately and provide us with additional frontcourt depth," general manager Ed Stefanski said in a statement Thursday announcing the deal. "Spencer is a young seven-footer who will provide us with versatility at the center position, while Andres will provide us with a tough veteran presence." Dalembert, the 26th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft, never developed into the dominant center the Sixers hoped he"
Kings trade Hawes, Nocioni for 76ers' Dalembert
June 17
Sacramento Bee
 
"A high-ranking official of the Kings confirmed Thursday morning that team has traded center Spencer Hawes and swingman Andres Nocioni to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for center Samuel Dalembert. Dalembert played all eight years of his career for in Philadelphia, where the 6-foot-11 center averaged 8.1 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game. He had his best season for the 76ers in the 2007-08 season when he averaged 10.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Dalembert, who attended Seton Hall and was the 26th overall selection of the 2001 NBA Draft by the 76ers, comes to the Kings in the final year of his contract. He is scheduled to make $12,200,000. Dalembert, a native of Haiti,"
Dalembert traded to Sacramento
June 17
Philly.com
 
"The Sixers have traded center Samuel Dalembert to Sacramento in exchange for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes, the Daily News has confirmed. The deal has been agreed to by both teams but has not been officially approved by the league, a source said. The 6-7 Nocioni averaged 8.5 points and 3 rebounds in 75 games for Sacramento last season. For his career, he is averaging 11.3 points and 4.7 rebounds. Hawes, a 7-1 center from the University of Washington, averaged 10 points and 6.1 rebounds in 72 games last season. The Sixers have been trying to trade Dalembert for some time, and have been looking for a suitor. Sacramento has been a possible destination for more than year and has tried"
Sources: Kings get 76ers' Dalembert
June 17
ESPN.com
 
"The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to swap Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes, two league sources told ESPN.com. The deal was agreed to on Tuesday night and the two teams have been working out details Thursday morning. Barring some last-minute hitch the trade should be completed as early as Thursday afternoon, according to the sources. The deal will give the Kings a player they've long coveted in Dalembert. The Kings tried to make several deals with the Sixers last year for Dalembert but couldn't make it happen. Sacramento has been unhappy with its rebounding and shotblocking in the post. Dalembert makes a lot of money ($12.9 million next year)"
Sixers' Dalembert wins award for Haiti work
April 20
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"There were many difficult practices for the 76ers during a 55-loss season, but for Sam Dalembert, the toughest came on Jan. 13. That day, Dalembert didn't know whether family members in his native Haiti were alive or dead after the catastrophic 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the day before.Dalembert pressed on during that practice and afterward spoke to reporters about not hearing from his father and other family members.In the weeks following the devastating earthquake that tore apart Haiti, particularly Port-au-Prince, where Dalembert lived for 14 years, the 6-11 center relentlessly worked the phones and his computer trying to find ways to provide help.For his tireless efforts,"
Brand and Dalembert not happy with playing time
April 7
Courier-Post
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"Jordan limited the minutes for several of his starters, including Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert. Brand had a subpar game again with two rebounds in 12 minutes. In last Saturday's 128-123 overtime loss to Toronto, Brand went without a rebound for the first time in 713 career games. Dalembert (12 minutes) and Brand were criticized for their effort and defense by Jordan after the game."
Sixers' Dalembert provides guidance, shelter for siblings from Haiti
March 24
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"THIS WAS the day before. The day before a magnitude 7.0 earthquake ravaged Haiti. "I'm talking to my dad in Haiti about bringing my half-brother over to live with me, to go to school here," 76ers center Samuel Dalembert was saying. "My dad got excited. Finally, he said, 'You're serious.' I said, 'Who better for him to be with, to have an opportunity.' "I said I had to go to practice, that we would finish the conversation later. The next day . . . " The next day, Dalembert's homeland was in ruins. By the time the dozens of aftershocks subsided, more than 3 million people had been affected. More than 230,000 had been identified as dead. Another 300,000 suffered varying degrees of injuries."
Haiti never far from 76ers center Samuel Dalembert's mind
February 24
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Marcus Thompson II
"Haiti, devastated by a 7.0 earthquake on Jan. 12, was the popular cause just weeks ago. But lately, the cause seems to have fallen off the front page and into the background of America's conscious. Not so for Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert. He still worries about his homeland. Still visits. Still does his part. "After you see what people are going through and try to do your best to help," Dalembert said, "(you realize) there isn't much you could do, except for providing the monetary things here and providing the access for family members, kind of work with organizations that help your people back home." Dalembert said the move in the recovery process belongs to Haiti. The money"
Sources: Teams sweeten Amare offers
February 14
ESPN.com
 
"While Cleveland has zeroed in on Amare Stoudemire, it benefits the Suns to let the process play out until the last hours before Thursday's deadline. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday night that the Cavs and Suns were in serious talks about a deal that would send Zydrunas Ilgauskas and J.J. Hickson to Phoenix in exchange for Stoudemire, one of the league's most dominant big man. Stoudemire is averaging 21.2 points and 8.6 rebounds on the season. But reports that the five-time All-Star Stoudemire could be headed to Cleveland have led other clubs to spice up their offers to Phoenix, according to sources."
Amar'e Stoudemire trade scenarios still plausible for Suns
February 9
Arizona Republic
 
"On this final march to the Feb. 18 NBA trade deadline, there is no imminent Amar'e Stoudemire trade, but a deal with major franchise implications remains quite possible. The Suns' most frequently mentioned potential trade partners are Cleveland and Philadelphia. A trade prospect with Cleveland combines a financial windfall and a young, promising power forward replacement in J.J. Hickson, whom the Suns liked in the 2008 draft when they tabbed center Robin Lopez. Phoenix would stand to save several million dollars in a deal involving center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who received most of his salary up front and could be bought out to move Phoenix toward the possibility of being a luxury tax"
Suns willing to take on Iguodala and Dalembert
February 8
ESPN.com
 
"The revelation of the week is that Phoenix, forever conscious of the luxury-tax line, is apparently willing to take on both Andre Iguodala (who has four seasons left on his contract after this season worth $56 million) and Samuel Dalembert (scheduled to earn $12 million next season) from Philadelphia in a deal for Amare Stoudemire. Yet it's believed that the Suns would want the Sixers to take back Jason Richardson in such a swap, which would also require Philly to send another player (such as Jason Kapono or Willie Green) to the desert. Stoudemire's loud suggestions this week that he might not opt out of his contract at season's end, as Chad likewise noted, were likely designed to give the"
Suns take up-close look at Iguodala
February 8
ESPN.com
 
"Are the Suns inching closer to a trade with Philadelphia headlined by Amare Stoudemire and Andre Iguodala? Separate sources close to both teams caution that it's too soon to answer that question affirmatively. One source with knowledge of the Suns' thinking, in particular, insisted that Phoenix was still evaluating several potential trade candidates. However . . . You can safely say that the Suns have ramped up their evaluation of Iguodala, whom they've liked dating to the 2004 draft when Iguodala turned pro after two years at Arizona. We know that because the Suns quietly dispatched one of their lead decision-makers – senior vice president of basketball operations David Griffin – to New"