Nazr Mohammed Signs Extension With Thunder

Big_Mac79 · Post #1 » by **Big_Mac79** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:34 pm

wiretap wrote:The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Nazr Mohammed to a contract extension, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“We are pleased to be able to keep Nazr in the Thunder family,” said Presti. “He is a valuable part of our organization both on and off the floor. His professionalism, experience, and on-court play have had a positive impact on our young and evolving roster.”

Mohammed (6-10, 250) owns career averages of 6.9 points, 5.4 rebounds in 17.9 minutes in 771 career NBA games.
Via Press Release

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Big_Mac79 · Post #2 » by **Big_Mac79** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:34 pm

Someone know of the terms?

Post #3 » by **slick_watts** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:35 pm

Speculated to be ~$2M. Seems really cheap. Might have taken less to stay here.

Devilanche · Post #4 » by **Devilanche** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:13 pm

slick_watts wrote:Speculated to be ~$2M. Seems really cheap. Might have taken less to stay here.

Anything 4m and maximum 2 year is a good deal. If it was a 2m single year deal that's a bargain no matter his role.

dopeismarcus · Post #5 » by **dopeismarcus** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:42 pm

Glad we got him back.. Now its Cook turn..

fallacy · Post #6 » by **fallacy** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:10 pm

1 year, 2.3 million

Balkman32 · Post #7 » by **Balkman32** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:36 pm

Nice Deal. The Thunder might be adding the salaries of Nazr and Cook (5 Million), to try to cap Westbrooks salary next season, so they can also re-sign Harden and Ibaka.

fallacy · Post #8 » by **fallacy** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:20 pm

wow, apparently the deal is 1 year, 3.75 million now. 2.3 did seem a little low for nazr

HeartSouloma · Post #9 » by **HeartSouloma** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:33 pm

Glad that Sam signs Nazr back, this team needed his exp.

Post #10 » by **sonictecture** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:39 am

Surprised Nazr was willing to sign a one year deal. He certainly could have garnered a longer contract on the FA market. It's a good example of how the established "culture" can pay off.

I see Nazr as a smart insurance policy. For a team with championship aspirations it makes sense to have experience and size available. If Aldrich or Mullens don't progress Nazr is there to carry some of the load and if they are Nazr won't mind taking a back seat to younger players.

wiff · Post #11 » by **wiff** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:32 am

Right on I really like Nazr. I think he was an under rated pick up last season. He is a very solid back up to Perk.

I'm glad he wanted to stay on the roster.

Post #12 » by **slick_watts** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:57 pm

Nazr was awful in the playoffs, so there's a real possibly he may fall off that 'big man cliff' next season. Presti is smart to keep it to one year but like sonictecture I'm surprised Nazr took it. The $3.75M is probably a trade off for the one year. He could have certainly gotten a long term contract elsewhere.

If he plays next year like he did during this year's regular season it's good value.

bbms · Post #13 » by **bbms** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:11 pm

He has trade value. He'll see minutes at RS if Cole Aldrich is terrible.