Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009, 6:00 PM | 18 comments |
 

Ivey Declines Option
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Royal Ivey, who appeared in 71 games as a backup guard for the 76ers, has declined his player option for the 2009-10 season.

Keith Glass, Ivey's agent, informed Sixers president/general manager Ed Stefanski of Ivey's decision in a letter late last week.

Ivey, who was listed as earning $854,957 this season, was scheduled to earn the veteran's minimum of $959,111 in '09-10. He originally had until July 2 to make his decision, but agreed to move the date to today.

Ivey, known primarily for his defense and an ability to fill in at both backcourt positions, averaged 3.0 points in 12.1 minutes.
Posted by Phil Jasner @ 6:00 PM  Permalink | 18 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:09 PM, 06/15/2009
    wow, we're gonna miss him....NOT
    — jamarder
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:08 PM, 06/15/2009
    ????????????????????????????????????????????????? are they going to miss his tremendous three points a gaime?? of course............not
    — komplex2005
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:20 PM, 06/15/2009
    No more Royal(e) with Cheese!
    — bgdude18
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:56 PM, 06/15/2009
    Because DalembertIvey Declines Option doesn't make much sense.
    — hope55
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:16 PM, 06/15/2009
    Well, there goes any hope of a championship in 2010.
    — Iron Giant
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:28 PM, 06/15/2009
    waz he on the team?
    — soliteryman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:29 PM, 06/15/2009
    Great name no game.
    — wearethechampions
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:08 PM, 06/15/2009
    lamszdo ndozdo nlitllamszivey akidleivey2 woodnu?
    — BIGEGLFAN
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:41 PM, 06/15/2009
    He was actually a pretty solid defensive PG off the bench. He was brought in to play D, not hit 3s. With the Sixers looking to draft a guard though, he probably wasn't going to see many minutes next season.
    — JimG
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:31 PM, 06/15/2009
    Defense specialist?????What????Have a great career!!!!!
    — schwike
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:36 AM, 06/16/2009
    Umm ... just wondering how much more than $959,000/yr. 3 points a game will get you on the free agent market???
    — elbinkogrande
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:49 AM, 06/16/2009
    Wow, guys what great comments. Bad teams don't need good role players. This guy can play and will contribute on a better team, not a starter or all-star but a solid role player. and he will get over a mil to play next year.
    — mrrooster
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:13 PM, 06/16/2009
    Ivey can't play. He couldn't outplay Willie Green. He'll be lucky to stay in the NBA next season. He'll never be a starter in the NBA, or even a 6th man. Better to have the spot open for a draft pick.
    — ricky


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