ripcityproject.com - 7/4/2009
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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 ...
Update: Hedo Turkoglu going to Toronto, not Portland
dimemag.com 7/4/2009 — 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 ...
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! ...
Welcome to Portland, Hedo
slamonline.com 7/4/2009 — Turkoglu is the newest member of the Blazers: “Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to join the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources. Although a verbal commitment may be announced sooner, the terms of the contract cannot ...
Report: Hedo Turkoglu ‘expected’ to land in Portland
ripcityproject.com 7/1/2009 — ESPN’s Marc Stein reports that Hedo Turkoglu will be having dinner with coach Nate McMillan tonight and will then tour Portland tomorrow. On Thursday he will also meet with Kevin Pritchard and Tom Penn. Stein also had this to say:
“Turkoglu is widely expected to land with the ...
Not so fast! Turkoglu picks Toronto over Portland?
scoresreport.com 7/4/2009 —
Last night, it pretty much seemed like a done deal that Hedo Turkoglu was going to sign with the Blazers , but now ESPN is reporting that the Turkish forward is going to instead sign with the Toronto Raptors .
The decision left the Blazers livid and was a huge coup for the Raptors, who ...
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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Today's Poll: How Much For Hedo?
blazersedge.com 6/29/2009 — As Geoffrey C. Arnold noted , this isn't exactly the best year to be asking for big dollars; Yet potential Blazers target Hedo Turkoglu wants 5 years and $50 million dollars .
It's difficult to envision this year's market supporting 5 and 50, especially considering ...
Hedo Turkoglu: Money or Chance for Title?
bleacherreport.com 7/2/2009 —
The Portland Trail Blazers contacted Lon Babby, free-agent Hedo Turkoglu ’s agent, once the clock struck 12:01. The team expressed their undying love for his client, and set up a meeting between Turkoglu and Blazers head coach Nate ...
Reports: Turkoglu will join Raptors (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 7/4/2009
Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-10 forward helped Orlando to the NBA finals last season. On Friday, a person close to the Blazers confirmed ...
Hedo Turkoglu Changes Mind at Last Minute —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/4/2009
We all thought that Hedo Turkoglu will sign with the Portland Trail Blazers for sure, but at the last minute Turkoglu decides to change his mind.
Maybe he change his mind because he wasn't going to get the $50 million contract he wanted or maybe he ...
