bleacherreport.com - 7/4/2009
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Breaking news has been reported that Hedo Turkoglu took a 360 degree turn, signing with the Toronto Raptors instead of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Originally, it was believed that Turk would be signing a hefty contract with the Blazers, especially after a verbal commitment was given to the organization.
The very next day Hedo called Portland and told them that he was having "second thoughts." (It was reported that Turk liked Portland, but his wife fell in love with Toronto.)
The Raptors ...
Do you see VC? In Orlando!
thestar.blogs.com 6/25/2009 — Wow.
First reaction to that Vince blockbuster?
How can the Raptors get Hedo out of this?
Seriously, that’s the big news out of that one for me, it has to spell the end of Turkoglu in Orlando
Carter and Ryan Anderson for Rafer, Courtney Lee ...
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 ...
Trevor Ariza the Consolation Prize?
blazersedge.com 7/2/2009 — As Blazer Ninja pointed out in a Fanshot, RealGM has reposted a YahooSports Twitter saying that league executives feel that either Toronto or Portland, whichever team loses out on Hedo Turkoglu, will offer a $32-$40 million contract to L*kers reserve Trevor Ariza.
Now obviously ...
Toronto Should Look At Artest
hoopsaddict.com 7/2/2009 — All the buzz surrounding the Raptors this week has been over the team looking at signing Shawn Marion or Hedo Turkoglu. Maybe I’m being overly pessimistic, but I have to admit the infatuation with both players has left me confused.
Why would ...
Hedo Turkoglu and Blazers close to agreeing to five-year deal
tonyblogs.net 7/3/2009 — The Blazers are close to coming to terms on a five year contract with free agent Hedo Turkoglu . Hedo was also pursued by the Toronto Rapters, but they have decided to attempt to keep their own free agents, Shawn Marion and Carlos Delfino.
The addition of Turkoglu certainly gives the ...
Linkage for Jul 2 10am to Jul 3 10pm
raptorsrepublic.com 7/4/2009 — Linkage for Jul 2 10am through Jul 3 10pm:
Raptors finally find sense of urgency
Reports: Hedo Changed His Mind, Will Be A Toronto Raptor - Blazer’s Edge
Chaun’s Raptors and NBA blog: Free Agency p3 – Hedo: “9-6-7 Eleven Eleven!! ”
Raptors close ...
Scratch that, Hedo ditches Portland
ripcityproject.com 7/4/2009 — Well, so much for that idea. Hedo Turkoglu has pulled out of talks with the Blazers and is likely headed to Toronto to sign a new deal. It’s confirmed by The Oregonian , ESPN , CBS , the Grinch, Snuffleupagus and my bag of Sour Patch Kids.
From Quick’s story:
“It just ...
Reports: Hedo Changed His Mind, Likely to Become a Toronto Raptor
blazersedge.com 7/4/2009 — ** This post will be regularly updated as news comes in **
In a complete about-face from this morning's initial report , Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers do not have an agreement in principle in place.
Questions about the agreement were first mentioned by Ric Bucher ...
Does another long day await? And Hedo (hearts) Toronto
thestar.blogs.com 7/4/2009 —
AP PHOTO
Toronto still hearts Hedo even after he broke hearts and playoff hopes.
All right, let’s take stock here.
Nothing of real substance happened yet we had more than 160 comments, five different versions of the story, a day ...
Sorry, Blazers. Hedo Now Going to Toronto
slamonline.com 7/4/2009 — Turkoglu changed his mind , and will reportedly now become a Raptor : “Free agent Hedo Turkoglu has backed out of his commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers and plans to sign with the Toronto Raptors, a source close to the talks told Yahoo! ...
Turkoglu bags Portland
redsarmy.com 7/4/2009 — Remember when we said Hedo Turkoglu signed with Portland? Yeah... not so much . Free agent Hedo Turkoglu has backed out of his commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers and plans to sign with the Toronto Raptors , a source close to the talks told Yahoo! Sports on Friday night.
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Raptors reach an agreement with Turkoglu
network.nationalpost.com 7/4/2009 — (Photo: Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu broke off negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday evening, according to sources. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Hedo Turkoglu does his best work late in the game. Apparently, so do the ...
"HE-DON'T" - Turkoglu Spurns Blazers and Joins Toronto Raptors
blazeoflove.com 7/4/2009 — Wow. That's really all I can type at this point. I head out of town for the weekend with a Hedo Turkoglu deal basically in place for "your" Portland Trail Blazers, have that deal confirmed once I reach my destination, and then jump on the Blackberry right before bed and find a tweet ...
Say It Ain�t So�
hooplife.ca 7/3/2009 — Franchise returns from a night out in Toronto to find that his worst nightmare may be realized; Hedo Turkoglu looks to be on his way to the Raptors�
Hedo Turkoglu Picks Toronto Instead; Decides Winning Isn’t Important
thebullgator.blogspot.com 7/4/2009 — 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 ...
Turkoglu heading to Toronto
raptorsrepublic.com 7/4/2009 — 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 ...
Hedo/Hedon\'t: What It Means To The Mavs
dallasbasketball.com 7/4/2009 — 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:
What Does Colangelo Do Next?
raptorsrapture.com 7/4/2009 — 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 ...
Hedo Turkoglu signs with the Toronto Raptors —
Nationalsportsreview.com Blogs
6″10 forward Hedo Turkoglu has signed with the Toronto Raptors for a reported $60 million over five years. Indications are that his wife may have swayed the Turkey native into signing with Toronto. Toronto has a Turkish population and may have appealed more to the Turkoglu family as it is ...
Hedo not coming is OK —
Rip City Project | A Portland Trailblazers blog
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 Is Headed To The Raptors —
Hooped Up
Hold the phone youngin, Hedo Turkoglu has backed out of his deal with the Blazers and will now join the Toronto Raptors — for now.
The Toronto Raptors have signed coveted free agent Hedo Turkoglu, various news outlets reported late Friday.
Turkoglu, fresh off a run to the NBA ...
Hedo Turkoglu Spurns Trail Blazers for Raptors [Nba] —
Deadspin
ESPN is reporting that Toronto is giving him five years and $53 million. In addition, he won't have those pesky playoffs ruining his summers. Ric Bucher says that Hedo did visit Portland, where a deal appeared all but certain, but ultimately decided that because Toronto was closer to his ...
Hedo to Toronto? —
Orlando Magic Blog
HoopsHype - NBA Rumors Hedo has reportedly turned down a 5 year $57 million offer from Portland and is headed to Toronto for $60 million or more? That is a lot to pay for one year with Bosch. Also cuts Toronto from resigning Marion and Carlos Delfino. Does this open a possibility for a sign ...
Just kidding Blazers, Türkoğlu signing with Toronto? —
Well that was fast.
Hours after Hedo Türkoğlu agreed in principle to sign with the Portland Trailblazers , the Turkish superstar backed out of his commitment faster than you can say “bigger contract.” Earlier in the day, Türkoğlu accepted a five-year $50 million dollar offer from ...
Update: Hedo Turkoglu going to Toronto, not Portland —
Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers
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 Blazers, he changed his mind and decided to go ...
Oops —
Blak4rest: Sports, Media and Vegas
ESPN was wrong. It said earlier in the day that Hedo had agreed to become a Blazer. But Hedo isn't heading to Portland. No sir. Toronto might be his destination instead. Apparently, the wife prefers Toronto instead of Portland. Gotta have your priorities straight and keep the home fires ...
Hello Toronto! Turkoglu Reportedly Chooses Raptors Over Blazers —
Courtside
As you just heard on The Score Tonight with Tim and Steve (say what?), in a monumental shift over the course of a few hours, early reports that Hedo Turkoglu had agreed in principle to a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers have been squashed by new reports that Turkoglu will be joining the ...
