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Jason Jones: Regarding Dalembert, I could see him being receptive to return w/ Westphal gone. But any deal would have to send salary back to HOU I assume Twitter

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Steve Kyler: Hearing Houston Rockets have a deal in the works to move Sam Dalembert and possibly the 16th pick. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Trade, Samuel Dalembert 

According to sources with knowledge of the situation, they may have found a way to move one of those picks. Samuel Dalembert says all the right things in talking about wanting to be back in Houston, but his relationship with Rockets head coach Kevin McHale could have been better, and partially because of that, he is no longer considered to be in the Rockets’ long-term plans. The fact that he can become a free agent in July makes him an attractive trade piece, either for a team looking for a decent starting center, or for a team looking to create cap space. HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Trade, Samuel Dalembert 

Alex Kennedy: The Houston Rockets are shopping Samuel Dalembert, according to sources. He may be packaged with one of Houston's first-round picks. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Trade, Samuel Dalembert 

Sam Amick: Source with knowledge of Rockets' strategy says we should slow down on the Dalembert trade talk that was coming from other teams. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Trade, Samuel Dalembert 

The Houston Rockets have a decision looming over center Samuel Dalembert, who averaged seven points, seven rebounds and nearly two blocks a game in his first year with the team. Dalembert is owed $6.7 million next season, but it’s only partially guaranteed. He can be waived before July 8th for only $1.5 million. “No,” Dalembert said in an exclusive interview with HOOPSWORLD when asked if the Rockets have given him any indication what they might do. “They have so much to figure out this summer for themselves. I’m just going out there and making sure I get myself ready whether they keep me or not. I Just have to stay ready. “I like it in Houston. It’s a very nice city. The people are very hospitable. The people are really good here, nice. It’s a good organization. I enjoy myself with the guys. We had good times, fun times.” HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Samuel Dalembert 

With 11 years of experience under his belt, Dalembert fully understands that he may have played his last game with the Rockets. Becoming a free agent is nothing new to him. He already knows what he’ll be looking for should he get waived before July 8th. “I would love to be a part of it, but it’s a business and everybody knows it,” Dalembert said. “Someone like myself looks to win. I want to go to a team where I have the opportunity to win and also contribute to the team. Either way being a part of the NBA for so many years is a blessing. There are a lot of good teams out there looking for an athletic big man. I’m making sure to having myself ready and seeing what happens for next year.” HoopsWorld

Houston Rockets, Samuel Dalembert 

Yannis Koutroupis: The Houston Rockets have not given Samuel Dalembert any indication as to whether or not theyre going to pick up his option. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Gery Woelfel: Rockets had offered Scola, Dalembert and No. 1 pick plus other considerations for Bogut and Jackson. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Samuel Dalembert, Luis Scola, Andrew Bogut 

Houston Rockets center Samuel Dalembert's love for his native country of Haiti is far bigger than his 6'11" frame. With the second anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on Thursday, officials at the very top of the Haitian government applaud Dalembert's efforts to help his country rebuild. Dalembert has donated more than $650,000 for relief efforts. He has also pledged an additional $1,000,000 toward his dream of building an academy for children in Haiti that will cost $20,000,000. "Samuel Dalembert is a star on the court and a star philanthropist," Haiti President Michel Martelly said in a statement to FOX 26 Sports. "He has helped hundreds of Haitian children see a better and brighter future. FOX 26 Sports

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At the end of the day, Dalembert was thrilled to land in Houston. He’s excited to play for the Rockets’ new head coach Kevin McHale and he feels that he can help this team improve. “I’ve always wanted to play for Coach McHale,” Dalembert said. “It’s the first time in my career that I’ve played for a big man coach. I was going to go to Georgetown, but then Coach [John Thompson] left so I changed my decision and went to Seton Hall. Before Sacramento, I was with the same team, the Sixers, for many years but I never had a big man coach. This is a great opportunity for me. This is a system where I can get better, improve my game offensively and bring my defensive game in. I want to help this team move to the next level.” HoopsWorld

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Marc Stein: Source with knowledge of deal says Dalembert gets two-year contract from Rockets worth $13.7 million. That's $7 million this season and 2012-13 is $6.7 million at Rockets' option w/buyout of $1.5 million if Houston elects to let him return to free agency Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Sam Dalembert's 2-year deal w/ Houston pays $7M in '11-12, w/ team option for $7M in '12-13, sources say. If option declined, $1.5M buyout. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Adrian Wojnarowski: If the Rockets decide against bringing Dalembert back for year two of deal, it essentially became a one year, $8.5M contract for the center. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Kings made Dalembert his two best offers of guaranteed money over past 2 weeks, sources say, but he clearly wasn't inclined to return there. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Tom Ziller: Petrie and the organization are typically cool as ice in public. They must have felt betrayed to put out that statement. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Marc Stein: Just going up on http://ESPN.com: Rockets and Samuel Dalembert reach terms on two-year contract. Link on way momentarily Twitter

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Sam Amick: Source says the Kings have pulled the offer for free agent center Samuel Dalembert. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

It looked as if Sacramento had moved on from center Samuel Dalembert. But Dalembert said Tuesday night he anticipates re-signing with the Kings. "If things work out, everything structurally (with the contact), it will be Sacramento," Dalembert said in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida from his Boca Raton, Fla., home. "It's close." FOXSports Florida

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

The Kings then turned back to Dalembert, who averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds for them last season while making $13.43 million. "There are no hard feelings," said Dalembert. "I think we can do something exciting. Last season, it seemed we were getting the excitement back in the city." FOXSports Florida

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