Sixers

Report: Nemanja Bjelica is Waffling

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Jul 18th, 2018 · 4:13 PM EDT

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So the Nemanja Bjelica blip is slowly morphing into the Nemanja Bjelica saga.

Yesterday, it was revealed that the 30-year-old Serbian power forward would not be signing for the Sixers after verbally agreeing to a one-year deal worth $4.4 million dollars. It was understood that Bjelica was having second thoughts when it came to moving his family and instead wanted to stay in Europe. That’s contrary to local reports that Bjelica was unable to complete a physical in Camden due to visa issues, which seems strange to me since he’s lived in the United States for the last three years while playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Today Shams Charania reported that Bjelica might play in the NBA after all, just not for the Sixers:

Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 18, 2018

Weird.

It makes Bjelica look like a waffler and makes the Sixers look not great, either, even if this might not be their fault.

More:

Sources: Kings GM Vlade Divac reached out to Nemanja Bjelica today to explain his value in staying in the NBA versus leaving for Europe. https://t.co/kwltJZ9rVx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 18, 2018

I'm told Nemanja Bjelica felt devalued at $4.4M with PHI. Fenerbahce decided not to overload roster, CSKA have no interest at this time, SAC Kings can throw him more cash than his Sixers deal. This is a financial decision.

— David Pick (@IAmDPick) July 18, 2018

Well, if he felt devalued at $4.4 million, maybe don’t verbally agree to the deal? Seems simple enough, unless there was some sort of disagreement or discrepancy that we’re unaware of.

Time’s yours.