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www.sportsofboston.com —
The Celtics announced their Orlando Summer League roster
a few days ago. The roster contains four players
we’re all familiar with: Gabe Pruitt, Bill Walker, J.R. Giddens and newly drafted rookie Lester Hudson. The C’s should get a good look at Hudson as he will be going up against pretty tough ...
2009 Celtics Summer League Team Preview
2009 Celtics Summer League Team Preview
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easy one for me to write. My parents raised me to honor my commitments, be they verbal or written, and I always ...
In Defense of Hedo Turkoglu, Kind Of
In Defense of Hedo Turkoglu, Kind Of
ripcityproject.com —
The number one story if the past few
days has been this Hedo Turkoglu saga. By now
you know that early Friday, Turkoglu had agreed to come to the Blazers and by Friday night he was a Raptor. No need to get into all the juicy details. No need to talk about his wife, dub him a villain, diss ...
Hedo not coming is OK
Hedo not coming is OK
jurassichoops.com —
Bryan Colangelo and the Toronto Raptors ended their
silent stance in the NBA free agent frenzy by
agreeing to terms with Hedo Turkoglu. According to several sources, including ESPN and The Globe and Mail in Canada, Turkoglu and his wife chose to sign with the Raptors...
He Do! Turkoglu Coming To Toronto
He Do! Turkoglu Coming To Toronto
www.ibabuzz.com —
My colleague is reporting that Warriors owner Chris
Cohan is considering dumping his 80 percent stake and
turning the Warriors over to another suitor. There has been rumors of him selling for years, but Tim Kawakami’s source convinced him this ...
Cohan Cashing Out?
Cohan Cashing Out?
www.redsarmy.com —
The following is a guest post. Guest posts
can be submitted via email, but are not guaranteed
to be posted. Please don't take it personally Musical Chairs by Gant I doubt there's anyone reading this who was not at some point forced by professional educators to play the game, ...
Musical Chairs
Musical Chairs
mrfactoidssportsworld.blogspot.com —
Mr. Factoid's Sports World is a daily sports
blog dedicated to bringing sports lovers together to discuss
all things sports. The site will feature updated news, stories, videos, ladies, and opinions. Plus, we have up-to-date betting lines available for our risk takers out there. Around here, I ...
Have A Safe 4th Everybody!!!
Have A Safe 4th Everybody!!!
ndgoon.blogspot.com —
[Props] Here is an interesting article that appeared
in the New York Times on the UNO Mavericks.
While I can't stand the New York Times political slant they do have decent college and professional hockey coverage and some really nice blog articles . I also think the Hockey blogger has a very ...
Education of an A.D.: Alberts Is a Quick Study
Education of an A.D.: Alberts Is a Quick Study
www.csnne.com —
Dallas has become the 5th team interested in
Glen "Big Baby" Davis, along with Memphis, New York,
San Antonio and Detroit. He wants to stay in Boston but the money may be to good to turn down. Leon Powe is an example of what can happen. Leon was going ...
Big Baby Update
Big Baby Update
www.celticsblog.com —
Dallas has become the 5th team interested in
Glen "Big Baby" Davis Tanguay
Dallas has become the 5th team interested in Glen "Big ...
Dallas has become the 5th team interested in Glen "Big ...
www.bustabucket.com —
I felt naked and helpless. I felt like
this cat. What a whirlwind yesterday was. An emotional
rollercoaster that left my head in my hands and a lump in my throat. I had very much warmed up to the idea of Hedo pairing with Roy on the wing and creating mismatches left and right for the ...
Naked and Helpless
Naked and Helpless
www.cbc.ca —
The Toronto Raptors have signed coveted free agent
Hedo Turkoglu, various news outlets reported late Friday. Turkoglu,
fresh off a run to the NBA final with the Orlando Magic, has reportedly signed a five-year deal worth over $50 million US.
Raptors nab Turkoglu
Raptors nab Turkoglu
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com —
For our American viewers, today is July 4th.
The day that we celebrate our independence and glutton
ourselves with hamburgers and hot dogs. When I think of red, white, and blue, I think back to the great days on the ABA and one of the most memorable slam dunk contest in 1976 which witnessed ...
Happy 4th of July, the 1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest are ...
Happy 4th of July, the 1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest are ...
www.truthaboutit.net —
Would Jeff Foster be a good fit for
the Washington Wizards?
Following Up On The Potential of a Wizards-Pacers Trade
Following Up On The Potential of a Wizards-Pacers Trade
www.scoresreport.com —
Kevin Arnovitz of TrueHoop examines how Ben Gordon’s
absence will affect Derrick Rose . Rose stands to
improve his numbers — that’s usually what happens with a talent as impressive as Rose. But here’s the rub heading into his second year: It’s going to be ...
What does Ben Gordon’s departure mean for Derrick Rose?
What does Ben Gordon’s departure mean for Derrick Rose?
nba.fanhouse.com —
by Tim Povtak The Orlando Magic will say
goodbye to backup center Marcin Gortat , unwilling to
match the offer sheet that he will sign next week with the Dallas Mavericks. The price, they have decided, is too high. The Mavericks and Gortat ...
Magic Say Goodbye to Gortat
Magic Say Goodbye to Gortat
www.redsarmy.com —
It's America's birthday... and most people are going
to take the day off. But not us. We'll
be watching the C's... and letting you know if they make any moves. Well... we will for as long as we're sober. All is quiet on the NBA front right now. Just some minor ...
Happy Birthday America!
Happy Birthday America!
www.hoopinionblog.com —
So now I lied yesterday , but this
is big news: a Nick Fazekas ( D-League )
sighting. He'll be playing for Boston's summer league team * in Orlando next week. In addition to his professional numbers linked above, here's a reminder of why I liked ...
Your Annual Nick Fazekas Update
Your Annual Nick Fazekas Update
www.barkleysmouth.com —
Terms were agreed upon, the news spread like
wildfire throughout the internet, and every Blazers fan was
rejoicing in the acquisition of the 6′10″ gunner and clutch performer. But then something happened… … Turkoglu lost his balls.
What’s In Hedon’t’s Wife’s Purse? Balls!
What’s In Hedon’t’s Wife’s Purse? Balls!
www.celticsblog.com —
Herald Hedo Turkoglu to Blazers a no-go Rasheed
Wallace mulls Celtics’ offer Globe Wallace weighing offer Sites
help sports figures keep us posted Jackson returns to coach Lakers Marbury believes Celtics days are over MetroWest Daily Megliola: Rasheed ...
Daily Links 7/4
Daily Links 7/4
www.altraps.com —
I absolutely love social networking. It is absolutely
breathtaking watching reactions unfold right before your eyes about
subjects people feel passionate about and as I said in my Downward Dog post, Raptors fans are a passionate lot. So, while news of Hedo’s decision to hang with his Turkish ...
Well, you wanted action.
Well, you wanted action.
www.dailythunder.com —
This is a feature done on Kevin Durant
right before the start of last season, but this
offseason is actually pretty similar for KD - going to class, working out and just kind of waiting on camp to start. If nothing else, this was enjoyable to watch just to see Durant with a backpack on going to ...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: What’s most important to ...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: What’s most important to ...
www.dallasbasketball.com —
We only care about what Turkaglu’s last-second decision
to leave Portland at the altar to instead marry
Toronto means to this stories’ other bridesmaids. … like Dallas. Six issues raised by the Hedo story that involve some exploration of names like Shawn Marion and Anthony Parker:
Hedo/Hedon\'t: What It Means To The Mavs
Hedo/Hedon\'t: What It Means To The Mavs
raptorsrapture.com —
Get on the phone Bryan, you have an
entire bench to fill! Regardless of what has happened,
we can’t do anything now. Hedo Turkoglu and his 56 million dollar 5 year contract will be coming to Toronto next season if you like it or not. The question now is where do we go from here. There ...
What Does Colangelo Do Next?
What Does Colangelo Do Next?
www.scoresreport.com —
Last night, it pretty much seemed like a
done deal that Hedo Turkoglu was going to sign
with the Blazers , but now ESPN is reporting that the Turkish forward is going to instead sign with the Toronto Raptors . The decision left the Blazers livid and was a huge coup for the Raptors, who ...
Not so fast! Turkoglu picks Toronto over Portland?
Not so fast! Turkoglu picks Toronto over Portland?
dimemag.com —
This has been a summer full of teases.
The Cavs teased their fans into thinking it was
their championship to lose; Sacramento was teased into thinking their terrible record would at least land them Blake Griffin; Ricky Rubio (might have) teased the ...
Raptors get their #1 target; Rasheed waiting to make a call
Raptors get their #1 target; Rasheed waiting to make a call
thelakersnation.com —
It’s easy to understand Plaschke’s reasoning, but when
your getting a player that can play both sides
of the court and shoot over 40% behind the arc for 18 million for three years, it’s really hard to complain at all. What are your ...
Plaschke: Lakers make the wrong move going with Ron Artest
Plaschke: Lakers make the wrong move going with Ron Artest
nbatipoff.com —
Making the team blogging rounds, we're now talking
Celtics. We have Nick Gelso of Boston Celtics News
Station . An up and coming C's blog you are going to have check out. 1. Lots of elite Eastern conference teams have made big moves recently. The ...
Talking Off-Season With Nick of Boston Celtics News Station
Talking Off-Season With Nick of Boston Celtics News Station
howardthedunk.com —
According to NBA analyst David Aldirdge , Rasheed
Wallace will be in Orlando visiting the Magic next
week. Boston lead owner Wyc Grousbeck, general manager Danny Ainge, head coach Doc Rivers, Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce all went to Detroit ...
Dwight on Shaq & Turk; Sheed to Vist Orlando, ...
Dwight on Shaq & Turk; Sheed to Vist Orlando, ...
celticshub.com —
The Celtics made the absolutely correct decision to
offer Stephon Marbury only the veteran’s minimum, and Marbury,
perhaps believing this is 2002 or something, turned the offer down immediately and will try his luck on the open market, ...
A Less Depressing Departure, Plus a Round-Up
A Less Depressing Departure, Plus a Round-Up
www.poundingtherock.com —
More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP
Just imagine what that's going to be like with
Crazy Ron all over you, RJ. Browse more photos » ...
The Bar Has Been Raised
The Bar Has Been Raised
bleacherreport.com —
Is your team a buyer or seller this
NBA off-season? If you are a fan of the
Milwaukee Bucks then you are rooting for a team that is selling. They traded away Richard Jefferson for a bunch of old guys from the San Antonio Spurs. They did ...
The NBA Economic Crunch In The Summer Of 2009
The NBA Economic Crunch In The Summer Of 2009
bleacherreport.com —
If I was Tim Duncan, my personal pitch
to Rasheed Wallace would start with a thank you.
As in, thanks for leaving Robert Horry open in 2005. Surely a defender of your caliber intended that as an act of generosity. We owe you one. A title, that ...
'Sheed and the Spurs: Why It Works
'Sheed and the Spurs: Why It Works
moondogsports.com —
For the past week, the sports talk shows
in Detroit have been wondering if Joe Dumars, general
manager of the Detroit Pistons, has a master plan.
Does The Piston’s Joe Dumars Have A Master Plan?
Does The Piston’s Joe Dumars Have A Master Plan?
feedproxy.google.com —
The death of “King of Pop” Michael Jackson
has eclipsed virtually every major event for the past
month including Wimbledon 2009. Tributes have been made in almost all major websites. On Tuesday, July 7, the online world will once again be put to the test to accommodate the massive ...
Watch Michael Jackson Memorial Service Live Online (Free ...
Watch Michael Jackson Memorial Service Live Online (Free ...
dimemag.com —
Earlier today, multiple media outlets reported that Hedo
Turkoglu had reached an agreement with the Blazers on
a five-year, $50 million. Turns out, according to the Toronto Globe & Mail, while Hedo was actually in Portland on a visit with the ...
Update: Hedo Turkoglu going to Toronto, not Portland
Update: Hedo Turkoglu going to Toronto, not Portland
hittheboards.com —
For those of you keeping track, free-agent forward
Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement on a five-year
deal with the Portland Trail Blazers Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have to wait until July 8th to announce the deal, but ESPN is reporting that the deal is worth $53 million and Turkoglu ...
Hedo Turkoglu does about face, heading to Toronto
Hedo Turkoglu does about face, heading to Toronto
www.thirdquartercollapse.com —
According to a person familiar with the situation,
two of [Nate] Robinson's five most serious inquiries have
come from the NBA Finalists -- the Lakers and Magic. If [Hedo] Turkoglu winds up in Toronto, Orlando might get serious with Robinson. Marc Berman of the New York Post writes ...
According to a person familiar with the situation, two ...
According to a person familiar with the situation, two ...
www.forumblueandgold.com —
The art of negotiation is one of mankind’s
most evolved skills. Humans evolved into our present relatively
properous state because of our ancestors (for the most part) realized that bartering and trading increases overall wealth and welfare and ...
David Lee, Shunned by Many, Liked by Few
David Lee, Shunned by Many, Liked by Few
with-malice.com —
Offhand, I can't remember an NBA trade season
opening with such a flurry of activity. Most seasons
end, and it's humdrum... or the wait with bated breath whilst your favourite team does absolutely nothing. Or very little. But this season? There have already been some incredibly high ...
Wow oh wow... NBA Free Agent Movement!
Wow oh wow... NBA Free Agent Movement!
raptorsrepublic.com —
John Hollinger of ESPN is reporting that Hedo
Turkoglu will be signing for Toronto. Michael Grange of
the G&M is doing the same. Apparently Hedo’s wife really likes Toronto and they didn’t even visit it when on their “free agent tour” because they didn’t even ...
Turkoglu heading to Toronto
Turkoglu heading to Toronto
sports.yahoo.com —
All-Star guard Allen Iverson has through representatives told
the Grizzlies he would like to play in Memphis,
an NBA source told the Memphis Commerical Appeal Thursday. The high-scoring veteran is a free agent for the first time in his ...
Iverson tells Grizzlies he'd like to play in Memphis
Iverson tells Grizzlies he'd like to play in Memphis
www.nydailynews.com —
Let's assume Jason Kidd decides to re-sign in
Dallas. (One of his former teammates laughed when I
asked him if the Knicks had a chance of getting him.) What is the Knicks next move? How about Allen Iverson ? If you can get him for one year he ...
Knicks should grab Iverson on the rebound
Knicks should grab Iverson on the rebound
www.chicagotribune.com —
Former Bulls center Eddy Curry filed suit Wednesday
against a former agent and business manager, adding another
legal battle to a long list of disputes involving the professional basketball player.
Former Chicago Bull Eddy Curry sues ex-agent
Former Chicago Bull Eddy Curry sues ex-agent
www.cantstopthebleeding.com —
(Lee in a still from his short lived
MSG show, “Non-Stars On Non-Stars” ) The past several
days of musical chairs in the NBA left some observers to conclude David Lee would have no choice but to return to the Knicks, with few, if any suitors having the requisite cap space to ...
Berman : Lee To Cash In On Turkoglu’s Flip-Flop
Berman : Lee To Cash In On Turkoglu’s Flip-Flop
www.thirdquartercollapse.com —
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NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » On behalf of
3QC, you'll be missed, Marcin Gortat . We wish you well. The video is for the Polish Hammer, who blessed ...
Farewell, Marcin Gortat; You'll Be Missed
Farewell, Marcin Gortat; You'll Be Missed
www.mkrob.com —
Phil Jackson will return to coach the NBA
champion Lakers for at least one more season, the
Hall of Famer announced today. Jackson, 63, received positive news on a battery of medical tests and made his decision known today. He held an option on the two-year contract extension he ...
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Will Return For 2009-2010 Season
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Will Return For 2009-2010 Season
Johnson, the ex-Dallas Mavericks coach, is still in consideration, but Kuester and Boston Celtics...
www.celticsblog.com —
Johnson, the ex-Dallas Mavericks coach, is still in
consideration, but Kuester and Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau
have graded out favorably in GM Joe Dumars’ research, sources say. Yahoo
Johnson, the ex-Dallas Mavericks coach, is still in ...
Johnson, the ex-Dallas Mavericks coach, is still in ...
www.celticsblog.com —
The more I read about this, the more
it seems like Sheed will ultimately decide between Boston
and San Antonio. And I wouldn't rule out Boston anytime soon. Via the Herald : (emphasis mine) The Celtics hit the 35-year-old free agent with a Big Three press on Thursday, showering ...
More Reasons Why Boston May Be Right Fit
More Reasons Why Boston May Be Right Fit
thebullgator.blogspot.com —
The Portland Trail Blazers are a franchise that
appears to be headed in one direction. The Toronto
Raptors appear to be headed to the complete opposite. But to Hedo Turkoglu , location and an extra $3 million over the life of the contract won out. Despite the fact the Raptors don’t appear ...
Hedo Turkoglu Picks Toronto Instead; Decides Winning ...
Hedo Turkoglu Picks Toronto Instead; Decides Winning ...





























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