Dalembert Wants To Be An All-Star

Philadelphia center Samuel Dalembert wants to make his first-ever All-Star team this season after averaging a double-double last year.

"Ben Wallace has been an All-Star before by just playing defense," Dalembert said. "You don't have to score 20 points a game. My goal has never been scoring. I want guys like Elton Brand to have the ball. I want guys like [Andre] Iguodala to have the ball. I can score off them without having any plays run for me. My main goal is to be a force, a presence inside."

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McKie To Rejoin Sixers' Coaching Staff

Aaron McKie, who left Sixers organization in a coaching capacity to become a member of the Memphis Grizzlies via a sign and trade that brought Pau Gasol to the Lakers, is back with in Philadelphia as an assistant coach, Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.

McKie's status apparently was placed on hold when he was arrested in June on charges that he had lied on application forms to purchase a gun in Pennsylvania in April. Brian McMonagle, his attorney, called it "an honest mistake." McKie received probation in the case.

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Cheeks: Miller Wants To Stay With 76ers

Philadelphia Coach Maurice Cheeks recently spoke with point guard Andre Miller and came away convinced that he wants to remain with the team, according to News Journal.

Miller recently changed agents and claimed that he is open to a contract extension. His deal with the Sixers expires after this season.

"I know he likes being here and he loves playing basketball," Cheeks said. "Talking to Andre as much as I've talked to him, I know he likes our team. I know he likes the way our team has been constructed. He's a big part of it."

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