nba.fanhouse.com - 8/4/2008
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"That's right, right this way, please step forward. Okay, forwards, please line up behind the Olympiakos sign, guards and centers, please line up behind the Maccabi Tel Aviv sign." Carlos Arroyo has gotten in line. Marc Stein, who may or may not be omniscient (seriously, who sits around asking "You know what I haven't checked on in a while? Whether Carlos Arroyo is looking at an Israeli ...
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Today's Depressing Overseas Signings
Ridiculous Upside —
... First off, Carlos Arroyo is of course, headed to Maccabi Tel Aviv. That article came across a little colder than I meant for it to. I like Arroyo, and don't think in any way, shape, or form that the Magic should have dropped him. I think capable point guards are hard to find, and that the Heat are being way too damn picky. ...
Carlos Arroyo Signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv: The Morning After
Third Quarter Collapse —
No shortage of opinions on Carlos Arroyo's move overseas, which surprises me, because I didn't think anyone else cared. Still, he'll make roughly $5 million U.S., and can opt out after each season. Not a bad deal for him, I suppose. To the links:
The ubiquitous Matt Moore had so many thoughts on the signing that he couldn't confine them to one place: here's his take at Ridiculous Upside, and at FanHouse. From the FanHouse post:
Arroyo started last season in contention for the starting spot for the Magic, then went to a backup ...
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Today's Depressing Overseas Signings
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lebasketbawl.com 8/5/2008 — For the eighth time since July 1, the NBA has lost a player to a foreign team. This time the player was former Orlando Magic guard Carlos Arroyo, another restricted free agent. The “ Orlando Sentinel ” reported Monday that Arroyo has signed a contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. Arroyo reportedly received a deal that could result in a three year pact. There is an opt-out clause for ...
Arroyo signs with Israeli team —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 8/4/2008
Point guard Carlos Arroyo, who spent the last two seasons with the Orlando Magic, has become the latest NBA player to bolt overseas, signing with an Israeli team.
The 29-year-old Arroyo signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"I'm very happy ...
PG Arroyo signs with Israeli team (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 8/4/2008
Point guard Carlos Arroyo, who spent the last two seasons with the Orlando Magic, has become the latest NBA player to bolt overseas, signing with an Israeli team. The 29-year-old Arroyo signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv. "I'm very happy ...
