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At best, Dalembert would be a fallback option if Chris Andersen signs for more elsewhere or perhaps if Joel Anthony's contract could be offloaded. But for as much as Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra talk about the Heat's culture, I'm not sure that Dalembert fits that culture. I'm not sure he has the passion for the game that the Heat insist upon. If there is Heat interest, it would come later in free agency, if at all, and at the minimum, at the most. He hardly was impressive Thursday. I don't know what Drew Gooden has done, but you would think with some of the Bucks' struggles that they would be able to find minutes for him, perhaps instead of Dalembert. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Samuel Dalembert sister Melissa is playing this summer in Bikini Basketball Assoc Sam didn’t want sister to play: “I told her don’t do that,’’ Samuel Dalembert, a Bucks center, told FOX Sports Florida about Melissa Dalembert playing this summer for the Miami Spice in the Bikini Basketball Association. “But, hey, she’s grown up. So she’s doing it.’’ So what were big brother’s concerns? “First of all, I don’t know if it’s serious and I think they’re just doing it for the show,’’ Samuel Dalembert said. “I don’t think it’s for the sport and I told her that.’’ Sulia

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Melissa Dalembert, via email, declined comment on her brother saying he didn’t want her to play. She is currently playing professionally in Germany. “Hey, if it was something that had been around and had been professional,’’ Dalembert said of giving his blessing if it had been that. “But doing this nonsense when she already has a contract (in Germany).’’ Sulia

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Samuel Dalembert is now facing the Miami Heat. Next season, he has interest in playing for them. The Milwaukee Bucks center becomes a free agent this summer. Dalembert, who had discussions about joining the Heat before last season, expects they again will be in the mix. FOXSports Florida

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“The Heat will be definitely an option,’’ Dalembert told FOX Sports Florida before his Bucks lost to the Heat 110-87 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. “It’s up to them and seeing what’s going to be out there. But at this point you want to be with a contending team. You don’t want to go backwards, so you want to chase that promised land.’’ FOXSports Florida

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Dalembert said the Heat continued to talk to him about signing for an even lesser amount before he got a two-year, $13.7 million deal with Houston just before the start of the 2011-12 season. Dalembert, who was traded last June to the Bucks, now says he would be willing to sign this summer for money similar to what he turned down initially from the Heat if it means going to a top team. “I’d look at the mid-level, whatever’s going to be out there,’’ Dalembert said. “If it is a real contending team, we’ll have no problem. So we’ll see.’’ FOXSports Florida

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Asked if veterans Samuel Dalembert and Drew Gooden would have any role in the playoff series, Boylan said, "I don't think so at this point, no." Asked if that was performance-based or some other issue, Boylan said, "No. It's just the way it is; it's just the way it is." Gooden has been inactive 13 times and has 53 DNP-CDs (did not play coach's decision) this season, while the 6-foot-11 Dalembert has 33 DNP-CDs. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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A few months ago, it was announced that the Bikini Basketball Association is a real thing, and would be coming to Philly in 2013. They have announced their schedule on the league website, so fans of both basketball and scantily clad women can start getting excited. The season kicks of in June, with the first games on Saturday the 22nd. The Philadelphia Diamonds, however, will open their season at home on Saturday, June 29 against the Houston Inferno. It is still unclear where the team will play. In a side note, Melisa Dalembert, sister of former 76er Samuel Dalembert, will play for the Miami Spice. She played college ball at the University of South Florida and is currently playing professionally in Germany. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Yet word is that Milwaukee has some interest in bringing back free-agent-to-be Samuel Dalembert separate from sorting out the futures of its backcourt trio. The veteran center had fallen completely out of favor under Scott Skiles and was widely regarded as a near-lock to be dealt this trade season before re-emerging as a contributor behind Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year candidate Larry Sanders under interim coach Jim Boylan -- with Boylan's ability to stick around beyond this season remaining a matter of debate. ESPN.com

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Marc J. Spears: Bucks C Samuel Dalembert will not be receiving a buyout, a source told Y! Sports. He's suspended vs Dallas tonight for violating team policy Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee's one-game suspension of Sam Dalembert is a punishment for tardiness, league source tells Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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The Milwaukee Bucks suspended center Samuel Dalembert one game without pay Tuesday for a "violation of team policy." He will miss Tuesday's game vs. the Dallas Mavericks. USA Today Sports

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One rival executive said fourth-year point guard Brandon Jennings and forward Ersan Ilyasova are not expected to be traded. But center Samuel Dalembert (expiring deal worth $6.7 million) and fourth-year forward Ekpe Udoh could help get the deal done. USA Today Sports

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The latest word on veteran center Samuel Dalembert, meanwhile, is that the Bucks are actually more inclined to keep him than move him now in the wake of Dalembert's fine fill-in work since Sanders was sidelined by a back injury. For much of the season -- largely when he was barely playing under Scott Skiles -- Dalembert was regarded as one of the players most likely to be traded this season. ESPN.com

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With the NBA trading deadline Thursday, the Bucks have been exploring their many options. Some league officials claim the Bucks are willing to deal virtually anyone on their roster, although they say Monta Ellis, who has an opt-out after this season, and center Samuel Dalembert, who has an expiring contract, appear the most likely candidates to be traded. Racine Journal-Times

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The Bucks are however trying to find a home for Samuel Dalembert and Drew Gooden. Neither are overly sexy acquisitions, especially with Gooden owed some $13.3 million over the next two seasons, but those are the two names most linked to Milwaukee. HoopsWorld

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To clarify some tweeting from earlier this week, Milwaukee was indeed shopping center Samuel Dalembert before his 35-point, 12-rebound eruption in just 27 minutes Tuesday night at Denver. The reality, though, is that the Bucks could end up moving any number of players before the Feb. 21 trade deadline, with Beno Udrih -- like Ellis -- also available out of the Bucks' backcourt. ESPN.com

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Dalembert admitted it wasn't easy to go from starting center at the beginning of the season to not playing in 20 games due to coach's decision. Ekpe Udoh and rookie John Henson moved ahead of Dalembert in the rotation under former Bucks coach Scott Skiles. "It's been a down side in my career, the lowest in my career," Dalembert said. "It takes a lot of dedication, a lot of focus to not be angry. You're upset, but you step back up and say, 'It's a new day. Let's get to practice. Let's be professional. Let's go, let's support.' Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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"A lot of guys in my situation can relate to that. It's not easy. When you're in it, in any business, you go crazy. But I feel like it was a blessing where you learn to mature. "Everything in life is a test. . . . I wait, I wait and my opportunity shows up. I will continue to be a professional and continue to support a good team of guys." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Eric (Wisconsin) The Bucks have a ton of pieces to move. None are superstars, but still a ton of pieces. Talented players and expiring contracts. Do you think they'll make a move? Chad Ford (1:10 PM) Hearing they are VERY active right now. Marc Stein reported today that Samuel Dalembert is one guy that they are actively talking about (and what an incredible game he had last night trying to show his value). But he's not the only one -- Monta Ellis, Ersan Illaysova, Beno Udrih are all available. Even Brandon Jennings at the right price. ESPN.com

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