The Bad News
Turkoglu wasn't part of the deal for Carter, but his fate in Orlando became clear when the Magic traded for Carter. Turkoglu earlier this week notified the league that he was opting out of his contract to become a free agent. He is expected to be seriously pursued by Toronto, Portland and Sacramento.
He is seeking a five-year deal worth an estimated $10 million annually, which is more than the Magic were willing to pay.
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The Magic most certainly won’t meet Turkoglu’s demands for a $50 million deal, and
his return is likely a longshot at best. Said Magic general manager Otis Smith: ``It would be hard. Not impossible, but
really hard to do.’’ Lewis and Turkoglu, who dress next to one another in the Orlando locker room, have become close friends and a dynamic duo on the court the past two seasons. Lewis joked recently that if Turkoglu left in free agency, he would ``go to Turkey and kidnap him and bring him back to Orlando.’’
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The Good News
After losing to the Lakers and their big front line in the NBA Finals, the Magic are expected to make offers next week in free agency to both veteran Rasheed Wallace of Detroit and young Brandon Bass of Dallas, according to two NBA sources. Wallace still could remain in Detroit, but
he has expressed a desire to finish his career with a legitimate contender in the East. He would help either Boston or Orlando counter Cleveland's addition of Shaquille O'Neal.
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Nothing really crazy new...just some links to all the s**t so people know that thsi s**t is for real...just cuz all this about all these guys wanting to go to Orlando all of a sudden (after 20 years of no one wanting to go there) is unreal...but real...very...very...real...lol
) But seriously, no reason to leave..we're gonna give you the raise you deserve..now sign the damn contract..lol
