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08:05 AM ET 05.04 | Carmelo Anthony has returned to the city, and New York may see another basketball homecoming of sorts. Sources close to Knicks president Donnie Walsh say he has targeted Kings 6-foot-11 shot blocker Samuel Dalembert as the likeliest free-agent catch this summer. Walsh's old-school principles have made adding a big, bruising starting defensive center to play alongside power forward Amar'e Stoudemire his No. 1 priority. It might be a strong enough urge to sacrifice what could be maximum cap room in 2012, essentially sacrificing a shot at point guard Chris Paul. ... Dalembert has strong New York-area ties. He played his senior year of high school at St. Patrick's in Elizabeth, N.J., before heading to Seton Hall.

Samuel Dalembert, Getty Images

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May 4, 2011 08:11 AM ET

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This cat would be a fool to pass up a chance to sign with the Heat. His style is a perfect fit for the Heat.

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May 4, 2011 08:27 AM ET

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He is going to play where ever he can get the most money and most playing time.....

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May 4, 2011 08:40 AM ET

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It will be sad (and funny) if New York targets and can't even get a player the caliber of Dalembert... and he's even from New York!

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May 4, 2011 08:45 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET 05.04 by K.I.G.

He is going to play where ever he can get the most money and most playing time.....

true words.

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May 4, 2011 08:47 AM ET

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The Knicks dont need him.

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May 4, 2011 08:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 AM ET 05.04 by HeaTfan Champion

He already said in an article he can see himself fitting in to what the heat need in a center.Plus he would be closer to Haiti as alot of his family lives in Miami.This one is a no brainer.

The problem is... Dalembert gets paid 12 millions this year. Will he be willing to sacrifice and sign for a low pay cheque?

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May 4, 2011 08:51 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET 05.04 by HeaTfan Champion

Dalembert is from Haiti and has lots of family in Miami.

I thought Dalembert is from Canada? He played for the Canadian National team

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May 4, 2011 08:55 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET 05.04 by JIGSAW

I thought Dalembert is from Canada? He played for the Canadian National team

He moved their at the age of 14 and I think he still lives there...I know he got Canadian citizenship....So maybe the cRaptors?

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May 4, 2011 09:16 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:57 AM ET 05.04 by HeaTfan Champion

Am sure for Dalembert it's about playing for a contender.He has been paid over the last few years yes, but approaching 30 you don't know how much longer you will play.Don't be like Vince Carter, join a contender and try and get that hardware.

when the sixers changed regimes last summer, one of their first moves was to basically give away sammy d and his huge expiring contract.

why? the guy was always a major locker room distraction and has never been about winning. lust after him at your own risk. the sixers need a center and no way would i want him back here...