Posted: Monday December 26, 2011 1:54PM ; Updated: Monday December 26, 2011 1:54PM
Rockets sign C Samuel Dalembert | Story Highlights Free agent center Samuel Dalembert has been signed to the Houston RocketsDalembert agreed to a multi-year deal; Houston's season kicks off Monday nightThe 6-foot-11 center averaged 8.1 points, 8.2 rebounds for Sacramento last year |
Samuel Dalembert played his first eight seasons with the 76ers, but played with the Kings last year.
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HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets have signed free-agent center Samuel Dalembert.
The 6-foot-11 Dalembert agreed to a multi-year contract last week. The team officially announced his signing Monday.
Houston opens the season at Orlando on Monday night.
Dalembert averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds for Sacramento last season. He played his first eight seasons in Philadelphia after the 76ers made him a first-round (26th overall) pick in 2001.
The Rockets needed to add a big man after NBA Commissioner David Stern halted a three-team deal that would have brought Pau Gasol to town.
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