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Found December 09, 2011 on Buzz On Broad: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Thaddeus Young
TEAMS: Philadelphia 76ers,  Charlotte Bobcats,  Denver Nuggets,  Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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According to the newly assigned ESPN writer, Kate Fagan (formerly of the Philadelphia Inquirer), the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a deal with restricted free agent Thaddeus Young.  The deal is reportedly for five years, $42 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.  The former Georgia Tech star has developed into a premier sixth man with the Sixers, but many believed he was considering going elsewhere because of the chance to start for teams such as the Charlotte Bobcats and Denver Nuggets. With Young back in the fold, the Sixers can now breathe a sigh of relief as they locked up one of their top young men, and they can now focus on signing first-round pick Nikola Vucevic and filling out the remaining roster spots.  Last season, Young averaged 12.7 PPG and 5.3 RPG in 26 MPG.  Be sure to follow Kyle on Twitter @Kyle_Phillippi!
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