Blazers get Hedo

[Sean]

Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to become a Portland Trail Blazer, according to sources.

Although a verbal commitment may be announced sooner, the terms of the contract cannot be finalized until Wednesday, after the NBA informs teams what next year's salary cap will be.

The Orlando Magic's recent trade for Vince Carter, who has a large salary and plays small forward -- which is Turkoglu's position -- made it highly unlikely Turkoglu would be back in Orlando.

The Toronto Raptors expressed interest, but that was constrained by their other efforts to keep Shawn Marion and Carlos Delfino.

Turkoglu, a 6-10 forward from Turkey who played a prominent role in the Magic's recent trip to the NBA Finals, had been looking for a five-year deal in the neighborhood of $50 million.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4304805

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

I dont really know why the Blazers felt they needed him.. but that team could be dangerous next year.

 

[mfbmike]

I don't like the signing. Going to be interesting to see how it works out though.

 

[LC AAU]

Dumb. Taking minutes away from Outlaw, Webster, Rudy.

 

[Virix]

Id be surprised if Rudy stays in Portland. He stopped just short of asking for a trade when they were courting Hedo, and now that he signed im sure Rudy is pissed lol.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Should've gone for Odom :smh:

 

[Mit]

Not really liking this signing. They have Outlaw, who is a legit player that is signed for cheap. They also have Rudy and Batum.

 

[Point Blank]

Wtf?

 

[Sean]

yep, Rudys mad haha

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4300407

 

[Yawkey Way]

everyone who is saying, omg awful trade stunts Outlaw..

this deal is the proverbial end for Travis. He's been rumored to be heading to Chicago, possibly with Rudy, for Kirk Hinrich. I think this move makes the Blazers feel more comfortable about the hinrich move.

 

[mfbmike]

Trade Rudy to Minny so Rubio can run the backcourt with his Spanish buddy!

 

[Yawkey Way]

Trade Rudy to Minny so Rubio can run the backcourt with his Spanish buddy!

i saw a link saying Rubio will be going back to Spain for 2 years :/

 

[Hasselbeck]

I think Hedo is going to be a huge flop in FA.. sucks Portland had to grab him, I like the Blazers.

 

[Whatupdoe44]

if they get hinrich to play point this is a very scray team

I think hedo will help take some pressure off of roy, who last season was basically the only one who could create his own shot, hedo gives them another person who can do that

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

NBA.com said that it isn't final yet

 

[The Messenger]

NBA.com said that it isn't final yet

Nothing is final until July 8th I'd assume.

 

[JeremyHight]

This would be a bad signing IF they keep Rudy, Outlaw, or Batum, but they probably aren't. This signing opens them up to trade them for a solid point guard and make this an incredibly solid, young team.

If Oden really materializes into what he should be, this team will be very solid for years to come.

 

[Tengo Juego]

If Oden really materializes into what he should be, this team will be very solid for years to come.

IF being the key word in that statement. Right now Oden is a bust in my opinion.

 

[Whatupdoe44]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/07/hedo_turkoglu_rejects_blazers.html

if this is true, toronto must of offered a boat load

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/07/hedo_turkoglu_rejects_blazers.html

if this is true, toronto must of offered a boat load

Ugh.. not liking where this is headed..

We apparently have offered Marion a 4 year extension aswell..

According to the Toronto Globe and Mail, the Raptors have offered Shawn Marion a four-year contract worth approximately $34 million.
ESPN.com reports that "a verbal agreement is not imminent" and Marion is holding out for a five-year deal worth closer to $50 million. There might not be any teams willing to pay $10 million a year for an aging role player, meaning Marion doesn't have much leverage. Most observers feel that he will eventually sign with Toronto, partly because of his longstanding relationship with GM Bryan Colangelo.