bleacherreport.com - 7/1/2009
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The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 7/1/09
The Houston Rockets seem intent on their plans on fielding all possible offers for veteran wingman Tracy Mcgrady, and some close to the situation feel a trade is likely now that the free agent signing period has begun. New York Newsday reports that the Knicks are offering up Eddy Curry and Cuttino Mobley’s contract for T-Mac. The move would be clearly a cost-cutting one for Houston, who would be able to shed millions off their salary ...
NBA Free Agency Rumors: Kidd, Turk, Gordon and much more
scoresreport.com 6/30/2009 —
Pistons not willing to pony up for Boozer?
The Pistons would love to sign Carlos Boozer should he decide today to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Jazz and become a free agent.
However, if Boozer opts out, he would leave $12.6 million on the table in Utah. Thus, there ...
NBA Free Agency Rumors: Turk, Charlie V, Millsap and more
scoresreport.com 7/1/2009 —
Pistons , Blazers interested in Hedo Turkoglu.
The Oregonian reports Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard and assistant general manager Tom Penn called agent Lon Babby last night to begin the courtship of Hedo Turkoglu.
With Carlos Boozer out of the picture, an NBA source tells the ...
Ken Berger: Blazers Making "Strong Push" For Hedo
blazersedge.com 7/1/2009 — From Ken Berger at CBSSports.com .
Determined to make the first splash of the NBA's free-agent negotiating period early Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers are making a strong push to sign Hedo Turkoglu, the prized free agent of the summer. While ...
The Latest on Hedo/Rudy
blazersedge.com 7/2/2009 — Yahoo! Sports' Awoj reports ...
In what would be a brazen bid to usurp the Portland Trail Blazers on Hedo Turkoglu, the Toronto Raptors are considering making an offer to the free-agent forward, league sources said.
Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo could make an offer ...
Kidd will return to Dallas —
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
Jason Kidd has reportedly given a verbal commitment to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Sources told ESPN.com that Kidd, 36, will receive a 3-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth in excess of $25 million.
Kidd elected to stay in Dallas in the face of a hard push from the New York ...
Rasheed Wallace Update —
DUELING COUCHES
There have been so many reports floating around that it is really hard to know what is true and what it is not. Ainge came out today and said he did not go to Wallace's house right when free agency started, but now Gary Tanguay is reporting... "Comcast SportsNet’s Gary Tanguay is reporting ...
Blazers Targeting Wrong Small Forward —
FanHouse
by Nate Jones Rumors have run wild that Orlando Magic free agent Hedo Turkoglu is the main target of the Portland Trail Blazers this free-agent season. The Blazers are in need of veteran leadership and help at the small forward position, but I'm not sure that Turkoglu is the answer. Turkoglu ...
Keeping Up With NBA News And Rumors —
Indy Cornrows
Day one of the NBA free agent signing period has spawned tons of news and rumors around the league. Already, Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva are reported to be joining the Detroit Pistons . As dbcb posted earlier today, the Pacers have reportedly shown interest in Fabricio Oberto and ...
Agent Says Turkoglu Will Visit Blazers On Thursday —
The Baseline
Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu will meet with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Turkoglu's agent told The Associated Press.
The agent, Lon Babby, gave no other details.
Turkoglu, who helped Orlando to the NBA Finals this past season, informed the Magic he planned to opt out of his ...
Hedo Leaves Trail of Fire in Portland —
FanHouse
by Tom Ziller Despite Marcin Gortat 's best efforts, magical Hedo Turkoglu has taken the 2009 free agency period by the sensitive bits. Five teams reportedly called Hedo's agent Lon Babby on Wednesday morning, inquiring about or begging for the Turk's services. The Blazers top the list, having ...
Report: Rudy Fernandez 'unhappy' with Blazers —
Blazers Blog
Chris Sheridan and ESPN.com have been told today by "sources" of some displeasure coming out of Spain surrounding the Trail Blazers possible acquisition of free agent Hedo Turkoglu: Portland's pursuit of a certain player from Turkey has infuriated the Trail...
Suns, Spurs Making a Play for Odom? —
FanHouse
by Brett Pollakoff It's July 1st, which means the free agent season has officially begun in the NBA. While some teams have made legitimate and official contact with players, there are some others where rumors and speculation continue to be all we have in trying to figure out what may be on ...
Five teams contact Hedo Turkoglu; Magic talk to Bass —
Orlando Magic Daily
UPDATE: The Magic made a call to Brandon Bass earlier today.
Carlos Boozer decided to stick with the Jazz for one more season, (very arguably) making Hedo Turkoglu the most coveted free agent available. The 30-year-old received calls from five teams today: the Portland Trailblazers, Detroit ...
Agent: Turkoglu to visit Portland —
FOXSports.com News for NBA
Turkish free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu will visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
In an e-mail to The Associated Press, agent Lon Babby said Turkoglu will be in Portland on Thursday. He did not elaborate.
Turkoglu, who helped Orlando to ...
