[McDunkin]

On Tuesday, word quickly started to spread that Sixers first-round pick Dario Saric may be trying to leave his current team in Croatia sooner than expected, creating optimism he may be making his way to Philadelphia.

Optimism amongst fans that almost certainly won’t be filled.

According to two sources close to the situation, the chances of Saric ending up in Philadelphia this season are slim-to-none, despite his desire to leave his Turkish team, Anadolu Efes.

Why? After doing some poking around, here is what you need to know about Saric’s current situation.

• The biggest obstacle for Saric coming to the NBA before the end of his two-year contract with Anadolu Efes remains financial. When Saric signed with the team prior to the NBA Draft, he signed on for two seasons. A source familiar with the contract told NJ Advance Media that there is absolutely no buyout clause in the contract whatsoever. The only way Saric could get out of the contract before the start of the 2016 NBA season would be if his team let him out.

That is a big deal, because it means that Saric is at the mercy of Anadolu Efes, and has no option to leave unless the team allows him too.

• Although the contract Saric signed is very black-and-white, one very big wild card in the whole situation is his father, Pedrag. The elder Saric has reached his boiling point with Anadolu Efes, a source told NJ Advance Media, and could force his way out of the contract. As he was quoted in a Croatian newspaper, Pedrag is not happy that his son has been inactive the first two games. It was Pedrag who insisted Saric sign on overseas instead of going to the NBA.

Pedrag acts as an unofficial agent for his son, and there is a belief that if he changes his mind and wants Saric out of his deal, it might get so ugly that it could happen.

• If Saric, Pedrag, and Anadolu Efes do reach a point of no return, the only option would be to negotiate a way out of the contract. If that were to happen, it is not known if the Sixers would be interested in writing a check to get Saric out of his deal. Any money spent on freeing Saric would be out of pocket, and would not count as salary cap space. It is also possible that another European team could step in and try to get Saric, but that isn’t considered likely.

Although there are rumblings that the buyout in Saric’s deal is $600,000 after next season, a source told NJ Advance Media that there is no buyout. One person familiar with how these kind of deals have worked in the past expected that that any deal struck outside of the contract with Anadolu Efes right now would likely cost “easily over a million dollars.”

Short of Pedrag blowing up the entire situation, don’t expect to see Saric in a Sixers jersey this season.

http://www.nj.com/sixers/index.ssf/2014/10/dario_saric_to_sixers_not_likely_per_source.html

[McDunkin]

GTFO of my thread obeea2! But leave the COOGI t-shirts!

[McDunkin]

GTFO of my thread obeea2! But leave the COOGI t-shirts!

[rich.homie.mitchParticipant]

lol

[rich.homie.mitchParticipant]

lol

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

To be honest, I am sick already of Saric. Between Saric and his over bearing father. First it was, he is in the draft, then it was he isn’t. Then he was again. Then it was he is playing in the NBA next season, then it wasn’t. He’s ready, he is not ready. His agent said one thing, his father said something different.

He was a freaking lottery pick for an NBA team with major minutes for him. He could have played a ton. But instead he signs with a team in Turkey. And what a SURPRISE! he’s not happy.

screw him.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Dont be sick of Saric dude blame the media. As much problems as it seems he is having it is not truely as bad as it may seem. The media seems to be targetting the dude as an enigma when they could just as easily made him seem like the victim in all these trials and tribulations.

It is what it is. His inner circle and the people who have guided him into the man and player he is today have been patient with his development and want him to take his yime and hone his craft before he makes his mark in the NBA to prevent him from becoming just another role player. They have also assured he is drafted within the lottery to take care of him financially. I see NOTHING wrong with that. Exum couldve used another year or two before jumping straight into the NBA, I doubt it will happen but right now Dante looks suited for the D-League.

At the end of the day his father wanted him to earn minutes in a strict and disciplined European team with high competition. He got his wish now they need to be patient. Due to the fact that NBA teams knew he would be a stash pick Hinkie jumped at the oppurtunity to have a stash pick and no talent added to his roster so he could tank for more high picks. 

Mark my words the 76ers will not be bringing over Saric any time soon and likely are not even contemplating it. They have MCW faking an injury right now likely working on his jumpshot so they can tank this season lol.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

If Saric’s “inner circle” was mostly concerned about Saric’s development as you say, I can’t think of a situation better for a NBA rookie than one of a player getting a TON of minutes on a team that is not on any pressure to win games. In fact, except for J Parker, Saric might have led the NBA in minutes played for rookies. Saric would have been trained/developed by NBA coaches. Been acclimated to the NBA style of play right away. 2 years from now (the time predicted for Saric to come) he might end up on a Sixers team that may have acquired multiple impact players (through the lottery/draft picks, plus Free-agency) at his position. And then what? he plays backup minutes and possibly never gains the confidence that ONLY playing time and experience can give.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 The 76ers likely would not have drafted Saric to give him tons of minutes this year thats the whole point. They didnt want to give anyone with that kind of talent minutes they want to stockpile assets by stashing players and drafting players with injury concerns that fell in the draft. They found a way to do that by acquiring Saric. He is just an asset at this point with increasing value.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 The 76ers likely would not have drafted Saric to give him tons of minutes this year thats the whole point. They didnt want to give anyone with that kind of talent minutes they want to stockpile assets by stashing players and drafting players with injury concerns that fell in the draft. They found a way to do that by acquiring Saric. He is just an asset at this point with increasing value.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

If Saric’s “inner circle” was mostly concerned about Saric’s development as you say, I can’t think of a situation better for a NBA rookie than one of a player getting a TON of minutes on a team that is not on any pressure to win games. In fact, except for J Parker, Saric might have led the NBA in minutes played for rookies. Saric would have been trained/developed by NBA coaches. Been acclimated to the NBA style of play right away. 2 years from now (the time predicted for Saric to come) he might end up on a Sixers team that may have acquired multiple impact players (through the lottery/draft picks, plus Free-agency) at his position. And then what? he plays backup minutes and possibly never gains the confidence that ONLY playing time and experience can give.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Dont be sick of Saric dude blame the media. As much problems as it seems he is having it is not truely as bad as it may seem. The media seems to be targetting the dude as an enigma when they could just as easily made him seem like the victim in all these trials and tribulations.

It is what it is. His inner circle and the people who have guided him into the man and player he is today have been patient with his development and want him to take his yime and hone his craft before he makes his mark in the NBA to prevent him from becoming just another role player. They have also assured he is drafted within the lottery to take care of him financially. I see NOTHING wrong with that. Exum couldve used another year or two before jumping straight into the NBA, I doubt it will happen but right now Dante looks suited for the D-League.

At the end of the day his father wanted him to earn minutes in a strict and disciplined European team with high competition. He got his wish now they need to be patient. Due to the fact that NBA teams knew he would be a stash pick Hinkie jumped at the oppurtunity to have a stash pick and no talent added to his roster so he could tank for more high picks. 

Mark my words the 76ers will not be bringing over Saric any time soon and likely are not even contemplating it. They have MCW faking an injury right now likely working on his jumpshot so they can tank this season lol.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

To be honest, I am sick already of Saric. Between Saric and his over bearing father. First it was, he is in the draft, then it was he isn’t. Then he was again. Then it was he is playing in the NBA next season, then it wasn’t. He’s ready, he is not ready. His agent said one thing, his father said something different.

He was a freaking lottery pick for an NBA team with major minutes for him. He could have played a ton. But instead he signs with a team in Turkey. And what a SURPRISE! he’s not happy.

screw him.

[DolanCareParticipant]

 After watching Chase Budinger disapper at Arizona, I have becoem very weary of over bearing fathers…. Let’s also not forget Shabazz. I’m sure the dad has the best intentions, but you can’t complain about playing time during the beginning of the season. No one deserves to play, they earn it in practice. 

[DolanCareParticipant]

 After watching Chase Budinger disapper at Arizona, I have becoem very weary of over bearing fathers…. Let’s also not forget Shabazz. I’m sure the dad has the best intentions, but you can’t complain about playing time during the beginning of the season. No one deserves to play, they earn it in practice. 

[TenSecondTomParticipant]

It’s one thing to not get the playing time you desire. It’s another thing to play a total of 0 minutes in two games when you’re the most talented person on the team. Although I am not the biggest Predrag advocate, I’m totally okay with his stance on this matter. Also, Predrag did have the right intentions with his son. The NBA might not have been the best route for him immediately regardless if he got playing time. The best Croatians to come over and play in the NBA (Petrović, Kukoč, and Radja) all established themselves overseas first. They play a less rigorous schedule and have more time to practice (true reps a 20 year old needs). He’s already the most experienced player in the draft class so the only thing coming to the nba could do for him is kill his confidence (which often happens when Euros are rushed to the NBA). 

[TenSecondTomParticipant]

It’s one thing to not get the playing time you desire. It’s another thing to play a total of 0 minutes in two games when you’re the most talented person on the team. Although I am not the biggest Predrag advocate, I’m totally okay with his stance on this matter. Also, Predrag did have the right intentions with his son. The NBA might not have been the best route for him immediately regardless if he got playing time. The best Croatians to come over and play in the NBA (Petrović, Kukoč, and Radja) all established themselves overseas first. They play a less rigorous schedule and have more time to practice (true reps a 20 year old needs). He’s already the most experienced player in the draft class so the only thing coming to the nba could do for him is kill his confidence (which often happens when Euros are rushed to the NBA). 

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