blazersedge.com - 6/30/2009
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The old mailbox is full of questions regarding one of the Blazers (supposed) main targets during the off-season, Hedo Turkoglu. Today we're going to take a look at him along with another achievable, rumored target, Andre Miller. Turkoglu is first.
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Turkoglu would be ...
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The following are the first helpings of front-office
chatter to dribble into Stein Line HQ, culled from...
various team executives, coaches, players and agents throughout the league, to coincide with the buzzer sounding on NBA Free Agency Season 2009 at ...
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Marc Stein: The latest chatter on free agency
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Tuesday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... of injuries. And any now-monetarily satiated star who is slightly appealing (e.g. Dirk) isn't going to be looking to play in Milwaukee or Minnesota ... they're gonna be looking to go somewhere to get a ring." In some cases, I think dreams of 2010 are just the most palatable way to sell the idea to fans that in a bad economy you have to slash salaries. Also, cap space is good for way more than just All-Stars, and year of lop-sided trades could be a beautiful thing. More on Hedo Turkoglu. More evidence the Blazers really did try to get ...
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Blazers Blog —
... tell us? It says that inside of the three-point line Turkoglu does not take good shots. In fact, for his career he has shot 38.5% from the field on three-point shots and 46% on two-point shots (and 80% from the line). Roughly one-third of the shots in his NBA career have come from beyond the arc, but that also says that on two-thirds of the shots he takes - inside the arc - he is going to miss more than half the time. Is that acceptable? It depends on how you view Turkoglu. Dave from Blazer's Edge on Turk: Were the Blazers to acquire Hedo I'd be cautiously optimistic, with ...
Denver Nuggets Free Agency News - July 2, 2009
Roundball Mining Company - Denver Nuggets Blog —
... Speaking of Turkoglu, it appears Portland is going to add him to their stacked roster, but I am not sure how much of an upgrade that will be for them. Turkoglu does a lot of the same things that Brandon Roy does, especially at the end of games. I think Hedo definitely makes them better, how much I do not know. Dave at Blazer’s Edge looks at what Hedo might do or not do for Portland. What would scare me is if Portland adds Turkoglu and then pulls off a sign and trade for Andre Miller. ...
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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 ...
Turkoglu agrees to terms with the Blazers
scoresreport.com 7/3/2009 —
Per TrueHoop…
Although a verbal commitment may be announced sooner, the terms of the contract cannot be finalized until Wednesday when the NBA informs teams what the 2009-10 salary cap will be.
The Orlando Magic’s recent trade for Vince Carter, who has a large salary and ...
No doubt: Blazers want Turkoglu
blog.oregonlive.com 7/1/2009 — The Trail Blazers are putting on a full-court press in their attempt to lure free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu to Portland. Coach Nate McMillan had dinner with Turkoglu in Orlando on Wednesday night, and on Thursday Turkoglu and his agent,...
Does Portland know that Hedo Turkoglu is 30?
sports.yahoo.com 7/1/2009 — 30.
31, by the time the playoffs start next season.
Portland?
By the time the playoffs start in 2010?
Brandon Roy , 25. LaMarcus Aldridge , 24. Rudy Fernandez , 25.
Greg Oden , 22. Travis Outlaw , 25.
And when those players are in ...
Friday Hedo Watch
blazersedge.com 7/3/2009 — ** This post will update regularly throughout the day (assuming writers still care about Hedo with Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza in the news) **
I am surprised but not shocked to wake up this morning and not find a report that KP sealed the deal with Hedo last night. Are we in store for ...
Full Court Press
blazersedge.com 7/6/2009 — BIG NEWS ALERT: Brother Wendell Maxey will be on tonight's Courtside Show with Brian Wheeler, Mike Barrett and Mike Rice. For the full details... check out Beyond The Beat .
Also, Casey Holdahl has a ton of stuff from Europe : Nic Batum, Victor Claver, Sergio Rodriguez (?) ...
Blazers make Hedo the “12:01″ call
ripcityproject.com 7/1/2009 — No smokescreens, no posturing, no rumors. Kevin Pritchard and the Blazers want Hedo Turkoglu, and they want him now, as in seconds after free-agency opened now. It’s a lot to process, all the thoughts and opinions out there, but here we go:
Ken Berger made the first call (I believe) and ...
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 ...
Just How Good are the Portland Trail Blazers? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/28/2009
Up in the Portland area, a basketball team is surpassing all expectations of many NBA scouts. The team, lead by a young core group of players, are a fixture in the West and will be for many years. That team is the Portland Trail Blazers.
Led by All ...
What To Do with Andre Miller? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/1/2009
With the clock hitting 12:01 yesterday, that only means one thing. NBA free agency is underway.
One notable free agent is Andre Miller, the point guard of the Philadelphia 76ers.
There have been many rumors surrounding Miller, some say the Sixers ...
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