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Sports | Raps setting their sights on Knicks' big man Lee
Doug Smith Sports Reporter The Raptors are widening their NBA free-agent search that now includes one of the more intriguing players on the market. Capping a whirlwind 24 hours to open the negotiating period, league sources say Toronto is trying to obtain David Lee, an energetic rebounder who is ...
Step Away From the Ledge
Step Away From the Ledge
bustabucket.com — I wanted to jump. I could NOT believe that reports that I was hearing! I crept closer to the edge, then I had an epiphany. Much like most Blazer fans, when I first heard rumors of potentially signing Hedo Turkoglu I just didn't get it. WHY?? First thing that came to mind was that the Blazers ... (more) Step Away From the Ledge
It Looks Like My Prayers Have Been Answered: Turkoglu Deal Debunked
raptorsrapture.com — Yesterday I was very concerned with the rumors that were swirling around the NBA. There were several sources that confirmed the Raptors made a $60 million offer to Hedo Turkoglu, the Turkish small forward who was in Orlando last season. There are a number of reasons that Hedo would not work out ... (more) It Looks Like My Prayers Have Been Answered: Turkoglu ...
Turkoglu in town to tryout Portland
Turkoglu in town to tryout Portland
ripcityproject.com — Jason Quick has the latest on Hedo Turkoglu’s visit to the Pacific Northwest, where he’ll be until Saturday. Brian Wheeler said earlier that if things continue as they have been, the Blazers might have a verbal agreement by tomorrow. Here’s some select tidbits: McMillan, who ... (more) Turkoglu in town to tryout Portland
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Linkage for Jun 30 8pm to Jul 2 8am
Raptors Republic - Raptors Blog ESPN TrueHoop — Linkage for Jun 30 8pm through Jul 2 8am: TheStar.com | Raps setting their sights on Knicks’ big man Lee Raptors welcome Williams back into the fold - The Globe and Mail Backtracking … for a season - The Globe and Mail David Lee in Toronto? | Raptors Rapture FIBA.com - Interview with Masai Ujiri Raptors Preparing To Offer $60 Million To Hedo herenb.com - NBA comes to Moncton Hedo To Roll In Dough « Buckets & Dimes Ariza ...

Welcome to Massachusetts, Sheed
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... There's only room for McDyess if Wallace takes a pass. It may only be day two of free agency, but I like Ainge's aggressiveness. Other links: Yahoo! - Big 3 May Stick Around | Herald - BBD Monitors Offers | C's Court Wallace | Toronto Wants David Lee | Nuggets Interested in Grant Hill | Artest Won't Return to Houston | Ariza Likely to Leave Lakers | Shawn Marion to Cleveland? | Turkoglu Visiting Portland ...

Thursday Morning LEEInks
LEEInks — ... Jonathan the Husky was not immediately returned, but all signs point to him remaining in Storrs and not replacing Detroit’s incumbent mascot , Hooper. Meanwhile, ‘Sheed Watch continues in Boston. As expected, the Celtics aren’t the only team vying for the services of the 6-foot-11 forward, with the Spurs being the latest team to display their interest. As for where Hedo Turkoglu is headed, you can forget about those Toronto rumors. Portland remains interested in Turkoglu, ...

Thursday Hedo Wach
Blazersedge — ** This post will update throughout the day as necessary ** At some point I expect to spontaneously combust if I read more non-news on Hedo but given that this is the first big-name free agent the Blazers have chased in years I'll keep going wall-to-wall with the link coverage.  As noted in Prez's fanpost, feel free to drop links in these threads and I'll get them up ASAP. Doug Smith of the Toronto Star... The Raptors seem to have pulled back on a decision to take a run at Orlando's Hedo ...

Big NBA News: Feat. Josh Childress (Iverson Going for Memphis?)
Orlando Magic — ... Hedo Turkoglu Hedo Turkoglu, he recently opted out of his contract with the Orlando Magic, shouldn't be really happy right now. The Toronto Raptors were about to give him a $60M contract but they decided not to, according to The Star. We'll see what happens, maybe Toronto be decide to again. And teams going for a bid? As of right now, not many. Sorry, Hedo. Want to go back to Orlando? Nah, I really think he doesn't. Let him wait, he'll get the deal and the team he wants. ...

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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 ...
Daily Spin: Toronto Raptors May Finally Become The Phoenix North
bleacherreport.com 7/4/2009 — With the impending signing of Hedo Turkoglu, the Toronto Raptors will make the biggest splash of this summer so far, and perhaps the signing would symbolize a major shift in the makeup of the Raptors. With a new coaching structure in place, and an ...
Thursday Hedo Wach
blazersedge.com 7/2/2009 — ** This post will update throughout the day as necessary ** At some point I expect to spontaneously combust if I read more non-news on Hedo but given that this is the first big-name free agent the Blazers have chased in years I'll keep going wall-to-wall with the link coverage.   As ...
NBA Talk: Raptors Get Turk, Celebrate All You Want, No Success Next Year
bleacherreport.com 7/5/2009 — NBA player Hedo Turkoglu, who recently opted out of a contract with the Orlando Magic, says that he is going to play for the Toronto Raptors deciding against signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, which was reported as recently as Friday.  ...
The "Big Turk" In The "Big Smoke" An Instant Improvement
my.thescore.com 7/5/2009 — The prospect of Jose Calderon having another weapon to defer to in Hedo Turkoglu should be exciting for hungry Raptors fans For a Raptors fan, it almost sounds too good to be true. "What do you mean he wanted to come here? He ...
Hedo Turkoglu Proves That Greed Is Not Always Good
bleacherreport.com 7/4/2009 — As the NBA offseason turns, we were all taken for a loop as Hedo Turkoglu apparently reached a deal with the Portland Trailblazers only to back out and look towards the Toronto Raptors. Why the sudden change? It's all about the Benjamin's baby! ...
Bryan Colangelo: The Smartest Man In The NBA
raptorsrapture.com 7/9/2009 — To quote the shitty ass Ford commercial on air these days "We're (Turkoglu) thinking about pizza, they're (Colangelo) thinking about aerodynamic wake properties (complicated salary issues and sign and trades). Crazy smart." The concerns after the reported signing of Hedo Turkoglu ...
NBA Saturday: What's Next For Marion? - Basketball News & NBA Rumors
hoopsworld.com 7/4/2009 — Happy Fourth of July to everyone, hope you are all planning for a fun day of food and festivities. Here is some of the the latest news and rumors floating around the NBA today. What's Next For Marion? The Toronto Raptors were rumored for several days ...
Free-agent buzz: Raptors eye Turkoglu? - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com 7/2/2009 — Editor’s note: This is the latest from around the league; be sure to check back throughout the day for more NBA free-agency updates. Also follow Y! Sports’ breaking news on Twitter at YahooSportsNBA . Last update: Thursday, 2:58 a.m. ET. In what would ...
Turkoglu Close to Being a Raptor!
raptorsrapture.com 7/3/2009 — When Adrian Woj says something is going to happen you can beat that he is right. Well just now he reported that Turkoglu has backed out on a deal with the Blazers and is most likely joining the Raptors next season. Free agent Hedo Turkoglu has backed out of his commitment to the Portland ...
Knicks meet with Kidd, but make no contract offerNBA.com: News 7/1/2009
The Knicks are trying to persuade Jason Kidd to come to New York, while deciding how much they want David Lee and Nate Robinson to stay.
Turkoglu to visit with Trail Blazers (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 7/2/2009
Hedo Turkoglu will visit with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. In an e-mail to The Associated Press, agent Lon Babby says Turkoglu will be in Portland on Thursday. He did not elaborate. Turkoglu, who helped Orlando to the NBA finals this past ...
Turkoglu to visit with Trail Blazers on ThursdaySI.com - NBA 7/2/2009
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Hedo Turkoglu will visit with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
GRIZZ OUT OF DAVID HUNT; KNICKS TARGETING HILLNY Post: Sports 7/2/2009
> On the first day of free-agency, the Knicks received good news on David Lee, bad news on Jason Kidd and OK news on their new target, forward Grant Hill. Lee's most ardent suitor, Memphis, is out of the picture after trading for former ...
David Lee Will Be a New York Knick Next SeasonBleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
Addressing all Knick Fans across the globe: David Lee will be a Knick for the 2009-2010 season. David Lee a restricted free agent has been a fan favorite for his blue collar style of play and it looks like he will continue to be playing in front of ...