by Brandon Ribak on July 5, 2009
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After winning their first NBA Championship since the historical three peat during the 01′-02′ season, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into the offseason with all the confidence in the world to repeat again next year.
But with major trades and signings taken place between the final game of the season and today (VC to Orlando, Shaq to Cleveland, R Jeff to San Antonio, BG and Charlie V to Detroit), Los Angeles decided that it was time to up the ante with the signing of quite possibly the most underrated superstar in the game today, Ron Artest. [click to continue…]
by Brandon Ribak on July 4, 2009
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Breaking news has been reported that Hedo Turkoglu took a 360 degree turn, signing with the Toronto Raptors instead of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Originally, it was believed that Turk would be signing a hefty contract with the Blazers, especially after a verbal commitment was given to the organization.
The very next day Hedo called Portland and told them that he was having “second thoughts”. (It was reported that Turk liked Portland, but his wife fell in love with Toronto.)
The Raptors contract consists of a five-year $53 million deal in which Turkoglu will join heads with All-Star Chris Bosh, Spaniard Jose Calderon, and Italian Andrea Bargnani. [click to continue…]
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