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Kleiza Moves to Europe
Kleiza Moves to Europe
Linas Kleiza helped the Denver Nuggets reach deep into the playoffs this past season and now he is headed for greener pastures. Kleiza signed a 2-year deal worth $12.2 million with Olympiakos. Interestingly enough, Kleiza earned $1.5 million last season in Denver, so playing for Olympiakos gives him
NBA free agents: Denver Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza takes Olympiakos' offer
NBA free agents: Denver Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza takes Olympiakos' offer
sports.espn.go.com — Denver Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza is on his way to Greece after signing a two-year contract worth... $12.2 million with Olympiakos on Monday. (more) NBA free agents: Denver Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza ...
Greeks continue raiding mid-level NBA talent
Greeks continue raiding mid-level NBA talent
redsarmy.com — Olympiakos has stolen Linas Kleiza from Denver with a 2-year, $12.2 million deal ... which continues a... trend of big Greek teams (and foreign teams as a whole) taking mid-level guys who just can't seem to get the money they're looking for in the US. I'm actually surprised none of them came after ... (more) Greeks continue raiding mid-level NBA talent
Nuggets lose Linas Kleiza to Europe
bostonherald.com — D ENVER The Denver Nuggets have lost another player who helped them reach the Western Conference finals.... Forward Linas Kleiza, who played four years in Denver, is taking his game to Europe. Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien said Kleiza has chosen to ... (more) Nuggets lose Linas Kleiza to Europe
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