Agent: Turkoglu Will Opt Out

[SuperNova854]

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59827/20090615/agent_turkoglu_will_opt_out/

Hedo Turkoglu will opt out of his contract to become a free agent.

"It would make sense for him to opt out," Lon Babby, Turkoglu's agent said by phone. "I can't imagine a scenario in which he would not."

The Magic have wanted to avoid paying the punitive luxury tax, but team president Bob Vander Weide said recently that the club could change that stance to accommodate Turkoglu.

[jags224]

fits in with the magic play style very well, wonder how he would do else where

[Saluki]

Confirmed by ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4260167

Orlando Magic sharpshooter Hedo Turkoglu's next shot will be at free agency.

Lon Babby, the agent for Turkoglu, told the Orlando Sentinel on Monday that his client will opt out of his contract and become a free agent in two weeks.

"It would make sense for him to opt out," Babby told the newspaper by phone. "I can't imagine a scenario in which he would not."

June 30 is the first day players can declare for free agency. In Turkoglu's case, it wouldn't matter if the Magic choose to re-sign the 6-foot-10 forward.

Turkoglu will be entering the final year of a $36 million, six-year contract. He is scheduled to make $7.3 million next season under terms of that deal.



Babby told the Sentinel he intends to discuss the situation in the coming days with general manager Otis Smith. The Magic are just beginning to put their NBA Finals loss to the Lakers -- Los Angeles finished the series Sunday night in five games with a 99-86 victory -- behind them.

"I think Hedo distinguished himself in this playoff run," the agent said. "He's in a different spot than he was before the playoffs began. He's a rare player, a unique player who helped take a team to the Finals. He's grateful for the opportunity he has been given. He's enjoyed his time in Orlando. It's a solid organization, a team on the rise.

"Hedo will weigh his options."

[.RoCkEtS1]

He would fit so well in Houston although even if we don't resign Artest we still wouldn't have enough cap space to sign him. He drives and creates havoc then he could dish it out to Brooks, or Battier to knock down an easy triple.

As of now I can't really imagine where he may go. I can see him possibly going to Toronto.

[Point Blank]

Hmmm, didn't see that coming.

[mfbmike]

like i ve been saying all a long I think he may go back to Sac. I read something awhile ago that he liked it their and wouldnt mind returning. The Kings could use a playmaker to complement Martin and with most likely Rubio coming to town this team could be deadly for years to come with Hawes and Thompson still very raw and still developing.

With what money? He's opting out because he wants more money.

Everyone knew this all along.

I think I'm going to merge all of nova's shitty realgm copy paste threads into one thread.

[mfbmike]

iirc, the Kings will not have money to work with this offseason.

[Herm]

Memphis has an assload of caproom i believe, come to TN Hedo!

nearly 17 M in cap room if my calculations are correct and they buy out Buckners contract for 1M

[Justo]

Hedo going to Memphis could be a possibility seeing how they are looking for a big man. then they could take Rubio with the second pick (even though he doesn't wanna be there anyway)

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Just because he opted out doesn't mean he's necessarily leaving Orlando, he just wants more money and the Magic are one of the few teams that can give him it.

[mfbmike]

Only because of bird rights. They fucked up big on Shard's contract and Hedo obviously feels he deserves his share as well. The Magic will have to pay luxury tax if they want to bring him back.

All comes down to how bad that owner wants another shot at a championship.

[BossMyShiiUp24]

hes either going to stay with the Magic or go to a contender...Memphis would be the smart decision if he only cares about money and not winning

[Whatupdoe44]

i think he will stay, magic have said they will now go over the tax to keep him, dont see him leaving a team that has the potential to be contenders again for a team like memphis (tw who ever said play him at PZG fulltime brings the luls

[Proof21]

I would like him back in Sac-Town, he loved it here and the fans here love him.

[Yawkey Way]

shit imagine Turkoglu in Boston. Rondo/Allen/Pierce/Turk/KG and Perk off the bench with Baby...oh baby.

then i could say Turk and Perk all the time.