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Al Iannazzone: If Mavs get Dalembert, #Nets and Lakers seem to be the teams in play for Dwight Howard. Not sure how Dallas could be in there. Twitter

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Chris Tomasson: Samuel Dalembert interest in Toronto: "It would be like going home, having played for the national team (in Canada).'' Twitter

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Chris Tomasson: Samuel Dalembert says he hasn';t totally ruled out Sacramento even though Kings have renounced him. "The door is still open.'' Twitter

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Chris Tomasson: Dalembert on Sacramento: "I understand teams have to do things for financial reasons. They can still make me an offer.'' Twitter

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Jason Jones: Kings have renounced their rights to Samuel Dalembert. He can only get 4 yr deal from kings now. Twitter

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And the Warriors are still the Warriors, even after all the flourishes and bold words. The big players take a look at the Warriors ... and end up elsewhere. They're on the outside looking in and now have to sort through Plan B names such as DeAndre Jordan (a restricted free agent) and Samuel Dalembert. San Jose Mercury-News

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Jonathan Feigen: After meeting with Nene in Denver and Tyson Chander in LA, Daryl Morey flew to Fla to meet w Samuel Dalembert, a person fam w/ meeting said. Twitter

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While sources say the Kings want to keep Dalembert, there is a significant gap to bridge on the economics and Sacramento appears willing to lose Dalembert should the financial number remain in the territory of $10 million per year. While the Rockets might not be willing to pay Dalembert at that rate, either, the absence of state taxes in Texas offers a slight edge over California and Houston may see Dalembert as an attractive and cheaper alternative to Nene or Chandler. SI.com

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It remains to be seen just how much of a pay cut a top free agent would take to join the Miami Heat. But at least one admits the Heat’s salary-cap situation could make it difficult. Because they are over the salary cap, the Heat at most will be able to offer a free agent the mid-level exception of $5 million. That might not be enough to entice center Samuel Dalembert. “Yeah, that would be tough," Dalembert said Monday in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida about signing with the Heat for that amount. “But you never know. There are trades and things that you could do." FOXSports Florida

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Dalembert told FOX Sports Florida last week that the three teams he’s targeting are the Heat, New York and Houston. It sounds as if the Rockets, with a gaping hole at center due to the retirement of Yao Ming and plenty of money to spend in free agency, are his preference at this point. “Houston, that one is the best," said Dalembert. He later added, “I’m interested in the Rockets. They have a good team over there, a running team." FOXSports Florida

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Dalembert, who averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds last season, did say “chances are still open" he could re-sign with the Kings. He said he exchanged text messages with Sacramento coach Paul Westphal on Monday, the first day teams could resume contacting players after a five-month lockout. Dalembert said the exchange of texts was along the lines of both the coach and center being eager to get back to work. FOXSports Florida

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Jason Jones: Samuel Dalembert has had 13 team contact his agent, Marc Cornstein, since last week, including Sacramento. #nbakings Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert 

Dalembert told FOX Sports Florida last week three teams he’s targeting are the Heat, New York and Houston. It sounds as if the Rockets, with a gaping hole at center due to the retirement of Yao Ming and plenty of money to spend in free agency, are his preference at this point. “Houston, that one is the best," said Dalembert. He later added, “I’m interested in the Rockets. They have a good team over there, a running team." FOXSports Florida

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Being over the salary cap, the Heat at most will be able to offer a free agent the mid-level exception of $5 million. That might not be enough to entice center Samuel Dalembert. “Yeah, that would be tough," Dalembert said Monday in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida about signing with the Heat for that amount. “But you never know. There are trades and things that you could do." FOXSports Florida

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Dalembert made $13.43 million last season for the Sacramento Kings, which means the mid-level exception would result in a huge pay cut. He was asked if a sign-and-trade might be more realistic option for him to end up with Miami. “Maybe something like that," said Dalembert, speaking from his home in Boca Raton, Fla. FOXSports Florida

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Chris Palmer: The Heat's chances of landing Dalembert are minimal. Last big payday for Sam. Not keen on mid-level. Twitter

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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 Friday. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert, Marcus Thornton 

The Blazers maintain matching rights for Oden but sources say Riley still is interested in making the pitch. It is apparently one of a number of options the team is considering. According to sources, they also have been in contact with free-agent centers Nene, Samuel Dalembert and Kwame Brown. Nene is believed to be intrigued by the Heat, but with numerous teams bidding on him he's likely vastly out of the Heat's price range. Dalembert, who maintains a home in South Florida, seems like a good fit and there is mutual interest. However, sources said the Kings are expected to make a push to re-sign Dalembert and have the ammo to make a bigger offer. ESPN.com

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Miami has had strong interest in free-agent center Samuel Dalembert, but sources said it’s doubtful he would accept a midlevel exception at the expense of more lucrative offers available elsewhere. Yahoo! Sports

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Garcia added that he recently spoke with free agent Samuel Dalembert, one of the Kings' priorities. Garcia did not know if the center would return to the Kings. Garcia worked out Thursday and put up a few shots on an otherwise empty practice court. When other Kings are on the court with him, Garcia will feel more comfortable. "I played the whole summer, but I just miss my teammates," Garcia said. "You miss the whole thing. The fans, the practices, yelling at each other, getting at each other – I just miss all that." Sacramento Bee

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