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Martin Frank: Brand says practice stopped when Thad signing was announced and everyone applauded. #Sixers Twitter

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Kate Fagan: Final @Thaddeus Young Tweet of the evening: Young's 5-year/$43 million deal has an optional fifth year. The option is Young's. Twitter

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Bob Cooney: Rod thorn confirms deal with thad young has been reached Twitter

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Kate Fagan: Here's final details on @Thaddeus Young's deal to return to #Sixers: contract is for $43 million over 5 years. Or just about $8.3 million per. Twitter

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Kate Fagan: #Sixers fans, keep hitting Twitter refresh because team oh so close to bringing back @Thaddeus Young. Will confirm as soon as it's official. Twitter

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Bob Cooney: "Nothing imminent" said 76er pres Rod Thorn a couple minutes ago on deals for Thad Young and Spencer Hawes. "still working on it." Twitter

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Kate Fagan: #Sixers & restricted free agent Thaddeus Young are closing in on a deal to bring him back to the Sixers, multiple NBA sources have confirmed Twitter

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Kate Fagan: Deal isn't done yet, but both sides are working toward it & there's optimism they can get it done & get @Thaddeus Young into camp soon. Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Young was targeted by the Nuggets early in the offseason. And by that, I mean a few days ago. Twitter

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Rookie first-round pick Nikola Vucevic is expected for Friday's start of 76ers training camp, while restricted free agents Thaddeus Young and Spencer Hawes aren't. Team president Rod Thorn said Thursday evening in an email that Vucevic, who had been playing professionally in Montenegro and appeared to be having trouble getting a Visa, made it to New York on Thursday. phillyburbs.com

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Ken Berger: "Good conversation" today between #Nuggets and RFA Thaddeus Young, and more conversations planned, source says. Denver's interest in Sixers' Young is latest indication that Nuggets are preparing for Nene departure. Twitter

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What's the game plan on re-signing Thad? Rod Thorn: "As far as we're concerned, Thad is a key player for us. He's a player that I think really took advantage of the coaching he got from Doug and the other coaches and really came back to where he was two years ago and built on that. We love Thad. All things being [equal] ... let's say we don't sign him but somebody else does. As long as it's reasonable, we'll definitely match it. He's a key guy for us. We need him. And we definitely want to have him back." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Kate Fagan: Thorn says @Thaddeus Young "key player." "We love, Thad," Thorn said. "As long as any offer for Thad is 'reasonable' #Sixers will match it." Twitter

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Al Iannazzone: As of now I don't think jamal crawford is a Nets target or David West. Maybe Thaddeus Young. You have to see how things shake out. Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Hearing the Sixers are very nervous about someone swooping in with a big offer for Thaddeus Young. Young's stock soared last season. Twitter

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Although the Sixers will retain the right to match offers for Young, the midlevel could be one way for teams to bid for the versatile forward's services. Young finished third in voting for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award after he averaged 12.7 points and shot a career-high 54.1 percent during the regular season. "I definitely want to go back to Philly," Young said. "Coach (Doug) Collins is a great coach. I had my best season under him." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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It's fair to say that Young has put optimism above a cash grab. Young said he turned down a $3 million offer to play in China this season. One reason few players have signed in China is because the teams there do not offer an out clause that would allow for a return to the NBA if the lockout ends in time to have a 2011-12 season. "I weighed it really heavily for the simple fact that it would have been a great level of competition," Young said. "But I thought long term instead of short term. It was just a one-year deal. I don't just want to play someplace for one year. I want a long-term deal." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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"I know guys in the league, they'd be like, 'Man, this is crazy. I'm not coming back,' " Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young said. "But if you're a hard worker and you want to get better, this is the place to come. It's fun to play five-and-five and pickup. This is work. "It's good to sharpen your skills. You definitely have to have a different mindset to come here to work." Houston Chronicle

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If the lockout continues for a while, where do you think you will be? Are you going to be working out or even playing? Thaddeus Young: Well, there’s been a lot of talk about me going to China. As of right now—let’s clear this up—I’m not going to China. There are definitely a lot of opportunities over there for me, and we’ve been in talks with a lot of different Chinese teams. It’s still not out of the whole picture. But we’re leaning towards staying over here. If it happens, it happens. SLAM

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What advantage does China hold over playing in Europe? Thaddeus Young: Well, China is a big market. If you want to build your brand, a lot of people start with China. So, I think building my brand would be great for me. But I would definitely rather stay over here and play here. If it happens, I’m willing to go build my brand over there. I would definitely be open to China. SLAM

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