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Monday, October 13, 2008
Sixers exercise options on Young, Smith
In a standard move, the 76ers and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today they will exercise the third-year options on the contracts of Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young.
Both Smith and Young were first-round selections in the 2007 NBA Draft. Young was the Sixers’ pick, 12 overall, while Smith was originally selected by Miami at 20th overall.
The Sixers acquired Smith in exchange for Daequan Cook – their 21st overall pick – a future second round pick and cash considerations.
Young, who is currently the Sixers starting small forward, averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds last season, his rookie year.
Smith tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will miss this season after having the knee surgically repaired.
Smith averaged 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds last season.
 
-- Kate
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Posted by 127sixer59 06:29 PM, 10/16/2008
young's shooting appears to be better than his ball handling at the moment. wonder if that will continue or more of an abberation. nice to see speights getting some valuable time too. guess the philly focus is on the WS now...
Posted by The Greek 10:50 AM, 10/18/2008
Kate, did you make like Marc and scram? I hope not!
Posted by itay n. 03:42 PM, 10/19/2008
Kate, Where are you?
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About Kate Fagan
Kate Fagan was, until recently, the all-time leading three-pointer shooter in the University of Colorado women’s basketball program. Her former teammates say that’s because she was also the all-time leading three-point taker in program history. Somewhere along the way, journalism became her passion, and there are those who say that she still likes taking her shots. This is her first season as the 76ers beat writer for The Inquirer. She brings a rare combination of first-hand basketball insight, writing ability and an attitude that fits perfectly in her new hometown.
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