sports.espn.go.com - 7/5/2009
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In the wake of losing Hedo Turkoglu, the Portland Trail Blazers have become engaged in serious discussions about making an offer to New York Knicks restricted free agent David Lee, ESPN.com learned Saturday.
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nypost.com - 7/4/2009
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nypost.com —
> Hedo Turkoglu has backed out of negotiations
with the Blazers, which could pave the way for...
David Lee to Portland. "We had been talking, but we'll talk now," Lee's agent Mark Bartlestein told The Post last night. Turkoglu reportedly ...
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DAVID MAY LEE-VE THE BIG APPLE
bustabucket.com - 7/4/2009
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bustabucket.com —
In an article from Hoopsworld.com via Marc Berman
of the New York Post, The Blazers could be...
shifting their focus to Knicks power forward David Lee. "We had been talking, but we'll talk now," Lee's agent Mark Bartlestein told The Post last night. Turkoglu reportedly agreed to terms ...
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New Target: David Lee?
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IC Cold Links: No Free Agent Fireworks In Indiana
Indy Cornrows —
... ESPN reports that 12 teams are interested in Knicks free agent David Lee. None of the teams are named, but it's possible that the Pacers are one of them. ...
Portland Trail Blazers May Make a Run at David Lee
The Bull Gator —
... With Hedo Turkoglu heading north of the border, the Portland Trail Blazers have refocused their efforts and it appears they have a former Florida star in their sites. Although David Lee is a restricted free agent, meaning the New York Knicks could match any offer made to him, the Blazers are seriously considering going after him. ...
Rumor/Free Agent Updates
Chicago Bulls —
No story today guys. A few rumors heading your way however... Hedo, Raptors, agree on five year, $33 million deal. Frank Dell'Apa: Summer jobs for bench riders. Bull Riding: Chicago SG analysis. Danny Ainge keeps eyes on Big Baby. Rajon Rondo deals with all trade rumors. Portland considering David Lee. Teams interested in Marbury. Red's Army: Doc Meeting with Grant Hill.
LEE MAY BE BLAZING A NEW TRAIL BY JULY 15th
Knicks Fanatics Blog —
... making comments about rumors during the free agency period. These days there are so many illegitimate sources for rumors, so much wasted analysis on improbable scenarios and just down right lies to create content for “news bearers” or smoke screens for NBA executives, that I prefer to wait until transactions are real or darn near close to occurring before committing myself to think about them. Well, I think the most recent David Lee news meets my criteria. By July 15th, David Lee is as likely to be a Portland Trailblazer as he is a New York Knick. ...
Trail Blazers and NBA free agency: Now what?
Blazers Blog —
... , and of course Toronto (Hedo), are each hoping to improve through spending. There are fewer options out there than a week ago, but there are still options for the Blazers. The agent for David Lee is telling anyone who will listen, the Blazers are among a quarter of NBA teams interested in Lee (via ESPN.com): In the wake of losing Hedo Turkoglu, the Portland Trail Blazers have become engaged in serious discussions about making an offer to New York Knicks restricted free agent David Lee, ESPN.com learned Saturday. The development came a day after Lee's agent said a dozen NBA ...
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slamonline.com 7/6/2009 — Portland doesn’t want to get left at the alter all alone again: “The Blazers and the agent for Knicks forward David Lee held July 4 talks following Hedo Turkoglu’s stunning rejection of Portland’s contract offer Friday. The ...
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mikebarrettsblog.blogspot.com 7/3/2009 — Exactly one month ago, I posted a blog about free agency, and used a photo of Turkoglu. Most of your comments were very much in favor of the Blazers pursuing Hedo. Earlier this week, as you probably know, there seemed to be about a 60-40 split in the ...
BLAZERS PLAYING WAIT-AND-LEE
nypost.com 7/5/2009 — > The Blazers and the agent for Knicks forward David Lee held July 4 talks following Hedo Turkoglu's stunning rejection of Portland's contract offer Friday. The Blazers have interest in Lee, but still are not prepared to sign Lee, a ...
David Lee May Be Blazing A New Trail By July 15th
knicksfanatics.wordpress.com 7/5/2009 — David Lee is closer to being on the move to the Western Conference, as Kevin Pritchard of the Portland Trailblazers decides whether to extend an offer . After losing Hedo to Toronto, the Blazers apparently are anxious to get a solid back-up for LaMarcus Aldridge. But will the Knicks comply
Blazers holding off on David Lee for the Moment
digitalsportsdaily.com 7/5/2009 —
The Blazers have interest in Lee, but still are not prepared to sign Lee, a restricted free agent, to an offer sheet, fearful that the Knicks will match a proposal that would start at $9 million a year. That’s great news for Knicks president Donnie Walsh.
The Blazers don’t want ...
The Deal With David Lee
beyondthebeat.net 7/6/2009 —
Seven months ago, I wrote about a report telling how Portland and the New York Knicks were in serious talks about a trade for David Lee and a deal was in the works.
After speaking with a credible league source it became glaringly obvious the ...
David Lee: New Target? —
Bleacher Report - NBA
In an article from Hoopsworld.com via Marc Berman of the New York Post , the Blazers could be shifting their focus to Knicks power forward David Lee.
"We had been talking, but we'll talk now," Lee's agent Mark Bartlestein told The Post ...
Dissecting Hedo Turkoglu's Decision —
Bleacher Report - NBA
Hedo Turkoglu surprised everyone this weekend with an about face, reneging his verbal commitment with the Portland Trail Blazers to sign with the Toronto Raptors.
Comparing the two teams on paper, it's a no-brainer, he should have signed with the ...
My Take on Hedo Turkoglu —
Bleacher Report - NBA
When all this Hedo Turkoglu talk started up, I said no thanks. I'm not interested in spending too much money on someone who is a B- version of what Brandon already does for us.
As ESPN.com broke the story that it was pretty much a done deal, I, ...
