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Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by bobheckler Wed Dec 24, 2014 4:00 am
https://us.yahoo.com/finance/news/report-nba-player-traded-tanking-204500057.html
Report: NBA Player Traded To The Tanking Philadelphia 76ers Refuses To Play For The Team
Business Insider
William Scott Davis 12 hours ago
Alex Goodlett/Getty Andrei Kirilenko only played 36 minutes for the Nets before being traded this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded for the Brooklyn Nets' Andrei Kirilenko in early December, but Kirilenko has yet to suit up for the 3-23 Sixers.
Kirilenko is staying in the New York area because of a family-related health issue, but Kirilenko and his agents have also told the Sixers that he doesn't want to play for the team, Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
They'd prefer the Sixers waive or buy out Kirilenko, so he'd be paid the remainder of his $3.3 million salary and become a free agent immediately.
However, Sixers GM Sam Hinkie told Kirilenko and his camp that the Sixers have no plans to buy him out, so they're asking him to report to Philadelphia to get in shape and get ready to play, Yahoo reports.
It's turning into a bit of an awkward stalemate. According to Wojnarowski, the Sixers have said they'd be accommodating to Kirilenko's family issue and they believe Philadelphia's proximity to New York allows them to help him. Kirilenko, meanwhile, seemingly has no interest in playing for lottery-bound team, and as a free agent this summer, he probably doesn't want to risk injury in meaningless games.
If the situation becomes dire enough, Philadelphia can actually mandate that Kirilenko come play for them.
According to Wojnarowski, the Sixers probably have little interest in keeping Kirilenko past the trade deadline, but by getting him to play, it could possibly increase his trade value, thus making him an asset for the 76ers to use.
Kirilenko hasn't played since November 13.
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Report: NBA Player Traded To The Tanking Philadelphia 76ers Refuses To Play For The Team
Business Insider
William Scott Davis 12 hours ago
Alex Goodlett/Getty Andrei Kirilenko only played 36 minutes for the Nets before being traded this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded for the Brooklyn Nets' Andrei Kirilenko in early December, but Kirilenko has yet to suit up for the 3-23 Sixers.
Kirilenko is staying in the New York area because of a family-related health issue, but Kirilenko and his agents have also told the Sixers that he doesn't want to play for the team, Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
They'd prefer the Sixers waive or buy out Kirilenko, so he'd be paid the remainder of his $3.3 million salary and become a free agent immediately.
However, Sixers GM Sam Hinkie told Kirilenko and his camp that the Sixers have no plans to buy him out, so they're asking him to report to Philadelphia to get in shape and get ready to play, Yahoo reports.
It's turning into a bit of an awkward stalemate. According to Wojnarowski, the Sixers have said they'd be accommodating to Kirilenko's family issue and they believe Philadelphia's proximity to New York allows them to help him. Kirilenko, meanwhile, seemingly has no interest in playing for lottery-bound team, and as a free agent this summer, he probably doesn't want to risk injury in meaningless games.
If the situation becomes dire enough, Philadelphia can actually mandate that Kirilenko come play for them.
According to Wojnarowski, the Sixers probably have little interest in keeping Kirilenko past the trade deadline, but by getting him to play, it could possibly increase his trade value, thus making him an asset for the 76ers to use.
Kirilenko hasn't played since November 13.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by swedeinestonia Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:44 am
He would prefer to get bought out so he get paid his salary and can sign with a new, better team and make more money. No shit 
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by wide clyde Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:03 pm
I thought that this guy's decision is great. He is now a border line, end-of-his-career type guy and he does not want to play for the tanking 76ers. Good for him, and I could care less about his monetary situation.
It would not be bad if fans across the entire league also did not show up in any arenas where the 76ers are playing either.
The idea of tanking stinks.
It would not be bad if fans across the entire league also did not show up in any arenas where the 76ers are playing either.
The idea of tanking stinks.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by bobheckler Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:12 pm
wide clyde wrote:I thought that this guy's decision is great. He is now a border line, end-of-his-career type guy and he does not want to play for the tanking 76ers. Good for him, and I could care less about his monetary situation.
It would not be bad if fans across the entire league also did not show up in any arenas where the 76ers are playing either.
The idea of tanking stinks.
Where the hell is the 'like' button? ☺
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by k_j_88 Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:36 pm
The fans should stop showing up, or rather, stop showing up entirely.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by Sam Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:43 pm
Clyde,
You're preaching to the choir on the "tank" subject. I'd also like to see each writer who uses the term "tank" docked a week's pay. Usually, when there are negative rumors pertaining to the NBA, the fire is being fanned (if not started) by the media.
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You're preaching to the choir on the "tank" subject. I'd also like to see each writer who uses the term "tank" docked a week's pay. Usually, when there are negative rumors pertaining to the NBA, the fire is being fanned (if not started) by the media.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by tjmakz Thu Dec 25, 2014 11:44 pm
Would kirilenko play if he was traded to the Knicks or Timberwolves?
He is under contract.
He he doesn't want to show up, Philly should file a grievance, then stop paying him.
He is under contract.
He he doesn't want to show up, Philly should file a grievance, then stop paying him.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by swedeinestonia Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:48 am
No play, no pay.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by Sam Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:39 pm
Anything that gives Sam Hinkie agita makes me smile. His last name reminds me of the love bites we used to bestow on girls' necks. Except that Sam's love bites for the 76ers are Dracula nips.
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Re: Kirilenko Refuses To Play For Tanking Sixers
by NYCelt Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:19 pm
Agree with TJ and Swede.
It's his job and he is under contract to play.
Can't blame him for not wanting to be there, but he should act like a professional and show up.
It's his job and he is under contract to play.
Can't blame him for not wanting to be there, but he should act like a professional and show up.
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