Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Sat 10/20/12 11:05 PM

Samuel Dalembert returned to Milwaukee's starting lineup on Saturday, posting two points, four rebounds and four blocks in 20 minutes. Larry Sanders (nine points, six rebounds, four blocks) was given extra playing time as the starting center recently, but that was most likely a temporary experiment from Scott Skiles and the Bucks coaching staff -- Sanders is doing a better job playing to his strengths, but he's not as sound as Sammy. If his current ADP holds, Dalembert should be a nice undervalued pick late in fantasy drafts.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Tue 10/16/12 11:46 PM

Samuel Dalembert had a big bench effort on Tuesday with 13 points, 10 boards and three blocks in 25 minutes against the Bulls. Larry Sanders got another start and turned in a line of nine points, six boards and no blocks in 17 minutes. Sanders hasn't really seized the opportunity to be the guy even though he has been given the chance to succeed, so Dalembert looks like a nice flier that provides plenty of upside for his blocks.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Thu 6/28/12 6:59 AM

Samuel Dalembert is "very excited" to join the Bucks, according to his agent Marc Cornstein. "He's very familiar with the Bucks' roster and believes they are headed in the right direction," said Cornstein. Dalembert should step immediately into the starting center position and should be in a much more fantasy friendly situation than he was in last season with the Rockets.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Wed 6/27/12 3:36 PM

The Rockets have traded Samuel Dalembert and the No. 14 pick to the Bucks in exchange for Jon Brockman, Jon Leuer and Shaun Livingston.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Thu 6/21/12 4:15 PM

The Rockets may have discussed a trade involving Samuel Dalembert and their No. 16 pick in the draft, but the deal is "not happening," according to beat writer Jonathan Feigen. "[The Rockets] would like to move a pick," writes Feigen, "but they also like Sam's contract." Dalembert has a $6.7 million team option for 2012-13, after which he's an unrestricted FA. Houston will likely be active in the trade market over the next week, but for now it seems they'll hold out for sweeter offers.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Thu 6/21/12 9:46 AM

Samuel Dalembert is hoping to stay with the Rockets. Dalembert is owed $6.7 million for next season, but only $1.5 million of that is guaranteed and he can be waived before July 8. Dalembert said the team has given him no indication of its plans, but he did say that he would like to stay. "I like it in Houston. It's a very nice city." The center also called playing for Kevin McHale an "honor." Dalembert averaged 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks on 50.6 percent shooting.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Sun 4/22/12 8:38 PM

Samuel Dalembert (back)played nine minutes off the bench on Sunday, finishing scoreless with two rebounds and two turnovers. Marcus Camby is also battling back problems and had just three points in 21 minutes. With Houston out of the playoff picture, it wouldn't be surprising to see both guys rested in Thursday's season finale.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Thu 4/19/12 12:00 AM

Samuel Dalembert (back) was able to suit up on Wednesday, but play just six minutes and finished with two points. Marcus Camby (back) was able to start and played extremely well, so there was little need for Dalembert. As long as Camby is healthy, Dalembert is a player to avoid.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Wed 4/18/12 12:50 PM

Samuel Dalembert (back) is participating in shootaround and should be "good to go" against the Mavericks. We expect Dalembert to play after Kevin McHale said on Tuesday that the center's injury is not serious. He had five points, nine boards and seven blocks starting in place of Marcus Camby (back) on Monday, but his fantasy value is tied directly to Camby's health.

Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Tue 4/17/12 4:32 PM

Samuel Dalembert left practice early Tuesday due to a sore back. Dalembert's back issue is not considered as serious as Marcus Camby's. Coach Kevin McHale said that Sammy D should be okay for Wednesday's game against the Mavs. Dalembert had five points, nine rebounds and seven blocks as the starting center Monday.