Published 7/1/2009
by Shady Botros
at Bleacher Report - NBA
With the clock hitting 12:01 yesterday, that only means one thing. NBA free agency is underway.
One notable free agent is Andre Miller, the point guard of the Philadelphia 76ers.
There have been many rumors surrounding Miller, some say the Sixers will let him walk away and let the 17th pick overall Jrue Holiday run the point with Lou Williams getting some minutes at the position. While others say the Sixers will retain him in order to make another postseason run. Some even say to sign and trade him.
I will break down all three scenarios and what it means for the Sixers and Andre Miller.
Re-signing Miller
Re-signing Miller will be the toughest of the three to do.
Why you ask, well Miller is 33-years-old, and asking for too many years and too much money. The Sixers may not be able to afford Miller since they are restricted financially due to the contracts of players like Elton Brand, Samuel Dalambert, and Andre Iguadala.
Miller is asking for a long term deal that would ...
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