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Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:45 am EDT

Bibby not interested in Sixers, plans on staying with Hawks

By Joe Zedalis

The point guard-needy Philadelphia 76ers have an interest in Mike Bibby(notes), however, that interst in apparently not mutual, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the 76ers reached out this week to the agent for Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby, only to find that the 10-year veteran is intent on staying with the team he played for the last two seasons, according to the Inquirer.

With the uncertainty of the Sixers' relationship with guard Andre Miller(notes) — he also is a free agent, and there are no signs that he plans to return — the team may be in need of a veteran point guard for first-year coach Eddie Jordan.

There is not much separating Miller, 33, and Bibby, 31, either in performance or contract requests. Bibby earned about $15 million last season, when he averaged 14.9 points and 5.0 assists and shot 39 percent from three-point range. Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists and shot 28.3 percent from beyond the arc while earning around $10 million, the Inquirer reported.

Source: Philadelphia InquirerNew Window

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  1. bigbaqs1
    1. Posted by bigbaqs1 Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:12 am EDT

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  2. Gyurmey W
    2. Posted by Gyurmey W Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:15 am EDT

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    Yea! first one here I hope not the last.
  3. BahMan
    3. Posted by BahMan Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:20 am EDT

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    Why doesn't any of these guards want to play for the Sixers... their players have obviously changed... D Sixers is a very team-oriented squad. Bibby can definately elevate the Sixers, but damn... I guess he is gonna go down to Cleveland and join the Big Cry Baby who has been busy kiss-assing to the king.
  4. Rey
    4. Posted by Rey Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:55 am EDT

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    if not Bibby and if not Miller why not bring back Allen Iverson!!!
  5. Rey
    5. Posted by Rey Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:58 am EDT

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    if not Bibby and if not Miller why not bring back Allen Iverson!!!
  6. Chide
    6. Posted by Chide Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:06 am EDT

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    Lol A.i. is done...Bibby sucks, stick with Miller...he is better at the point then both of them...
  7. sportsnut888
    7. Posted by sportsnut888 Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:32 am EDT

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    Note to Bibby, the team has to have interest in you as well. ATL just got Jamal Crawford, looks like he's going to be the PG next to Joe Johnson. With Crawford's contract, don't think they're going to shell out big bucks for you (Bibby) as well.
  8. Baldfixx
    8. Posted by Baldfixx Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:38 am EDT

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    go to the LAKERS..............Love em if ya want 2 win championship...Join em if u cant beat em..YEAH!!! LAKERS rulz 2010,2011,2012 champs!!
  9. Perk
    9. Posted by Perk Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:41 am EDT

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    Hedo i no longer like you man... you should have stayed with Orlando.. that was your best shot at a title... instead its about the money for you.... I hope you struggle
  10. KING GREIGHT
    10. Posted by KING GREIGHT Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:35 am EDT

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    trade samuel dalembert and get a point guard.
  11. CWiLL
    11. Posted by CWiLL Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:49 am EDT

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    yeah i agree bring back Iverson
  12. Chris M (2009 NBA CHAMPION LAKERS!)
    12. Posted by Chris M (2009 NBA CHAMPION LAKERS!) Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:35 pm EDT

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    Anyone that says bring back Ivey is out of their friggin' minds and has a -80 IQ! The guy isn't a point guard, nor would he EVER make a good one! He's a scorer, plain and simple. He sucks at running offensive plays for someone else. He needs to be the one that the play is run for.
  13. philiafan14364
    13. Posted by philiafan14364 Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:12 pm EDT

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    The only reason Bibby would be a halfway decent signing is because he can shot, other than that, he wouldnt be a good pickup. If we miss on Miller, I say go after Sessions from the Bucks. Too bad hes an RFA though...
  14. byron
    14. Posted by byron Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:49 pm EDT

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    Trade Dalembert? King Greight your sniffing something. We need to keep Dalembert. One of the reasons we brung in Brand to help out Dalembert in the low post. If we trade off Dalembert who is goint to be our center. Ratliff? Bibby is dumb, he is going to be a back up in Atlanta behind Crawford. but he will not stay in Atlanta their going to trade him off to either the thunder or Milwaukee. He should of took the sixers offer
  15. byron
    15. Posted by byron Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:58 pm EDT

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    I know we need a vet but keep your eye on Holiday. I hope we keep Miller and bringing back Iverson would be a big mistake. Iverson has proved every where he goes he isn't a team player and never will be. get excited about Holiday. And hope Kopono is for real. With Brand 100% and Smith coming back we will be getting big quick. If we play it right we will have twin towers in the middle for a few plays with Dalembert and smith 6'11 and 7'
  16. An Tran
    16. Posted by An Tran Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    Mike Bibby got pais 15 million? That is way too much for him. He is only worth 10 million at most.
  17. dave s
    17. Posted by dave s Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    In response to perk- its always about the money. Today's sports is all about the individual first and team second. Hedo is just getting paid.
  18. kevin
    18. Posted by kevin Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:07 pm EDT

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    Looking at all these teams trying to add players with the MLE you come up with 2 players both earning way too much to even be considered by most teams at all. Now for A.Miller at 33 making 10 mil maybe you could get him but I really can't see Bibby at 31 making 15 mil doing that. The only way would be if nobody wanted either forcing them into grabbing a 1 year deal or a 3 year deal with annual raises. As a Cavs fan Bibby was rumored to be coming here for years. Miller was here & a very good player. Teaming him with M.Williams & D.West dosen't answer the big defensive guard they need. However getting better defensive upfront dosen't put small guards guarding 6'10" forwards like the Cavs were forced to do in the playoffs. Adding Shaq changes alot in the defensive scheme.
  19. gee3
    19. Posted by gee3 Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    please get bibby joe johnson and the coach out of here
  20. gee3
    20. Posted by gee3 Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    please get bibby joe johnson and the coach out of here why cause there soft
  21. TheNate
    21. Posted by TheNate Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:33 pm EDT

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    Iverson!!!!!!!!
  22. cuban
    22. Posted by cuban Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:42 pm EDT

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    Dude I'd get paid over a championship. Who said money doesn't make happiness give me all try money please. Hedo did the right thing championships aren't guaranteed, a paycheck is.
  23. ME
    23. Posted by ME Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    MIke BIbby should sign withthe cavs/lakers for the veterans minimu and try to win a title.
    damn miller is 34?
    Mike bibby sounds like Kermit the Frog in Interviews...
    He used to run around Sac with a "Crew" Team Dime....hahahahah how fairy is that..hes a ballplayer
  24. glenn b
    24. Posted by glenn b Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:30 am EDT

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    when I see # 10 say " trade Dalembert and get a point guard" and #11 and others talk about bringing back Iverson, I have to believe they are handing out free crack at Penns Landing with the fireworks......NOBODY wants Dalembert and NOBODY is going to pay Iverson what he THINKS he's worth.......Its a new day in the NBA, and a lot of guys are gonna be sitting out next year unless they understand the new economics in the league........the Sixers went young and should stay the course going younger and hope Elton Brand is not a bust!

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