The Hawksfan Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 It's on realgm, apparently I can't post links though Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyCASH Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/214617/Report_Deron_Williams_To_Sign_With_Besiktas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member niremetal Posted July 7, 2011 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Curiouser and curiouser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 the way they are talking about this lockout there could be a large 'migration' of players overseas . . . . . and you can't blame them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Thomas and Lighty (two mini camp guys) also heading overseas. (Interesting that Thomas, is going to Korea. My daughter went there last year to find a teaching job. I guess its the land of opportunity these days. But, there should be some openings in APS coming up....) The lockout is probably going to deplete the ranks of undrafted and maybe even second round players who can't count on getting a contract. Plus - why wouldn't Jamal and other FAs go there as well. Going to hurt the Hawks since its going to be the much tougher to fill the roster. Lighty was apparently looking good to them. http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2011/7/7/2263890/david-lighty-malcolm-thomas-nba-lockout-atlanta-hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Wow, some of the big names are heading over too. Just saw where Deron Williams is expected to sign within the next 24 hours with the same Turkish club that signed Zaza, and apparently they're also going to contact Kobe Bryant amongst others to gauge their interest in playing in Turkey. If I were a player, I'd do it. It would be one hell of an experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Was looking forward to him on the runways during this lockout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xhawk Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 For free agents that don't have contracts for next year, it's a great move. For Williams, it's also a great move. Even if he gets hurt, the Nets have to resign him--they gave up so much to get him. I think if you get a few more all-star caliber players moving overseas, this lockout will quickly end. As for Zaza, I'd like to see him dominate overseas and build-up some confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFORLIFE Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 You can't blame him. Just like many americans, he has to provide for his family. I wonder what will happen to his resturaunt in downtown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted July 8, 2011 Moderators Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 You can't blame him. Just like many americans, he has to provide for his family. I wonder what will happen to his resturaunt in downtown? Actually, the one in Midtown (5th Street Cafe, after he closed Eno by Zaza at the same spot) flopped after a couple months. It's recently re-opened by the Sotto Sotto/Fritti guy as Escorpion. Zaza's Buckhead Bottle Bar is still going, I guess you could say, strong. If you're into some good Buckhead humor, definitely check out the reviews online. ~lw3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFORLIFE Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Actually, the one in Midtown (5th Street Cafe, after he closed Eno by Zaza at the same spot) flopped after a couple months. It's recently re-opened by the Sotto Sotto/Fritti guy as Escorpion. Zaza's Buckhead Bottle Bar is still going, I guess you could say, strong. If you're into some good Buckhead humor, definitely check out the reviews online. ~lw3 Ha! That sucks for Zaza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batfanjordanv Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Is it official yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted July 9, 2011 Moderators Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Is it official yet? I believe there are just verbal agreements on both sides, so nothing inked yet, not until the lockout drags on a little more. ~lw3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batfanjordanv Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I believe there are just verbal agreements on both sides, so nothing inked yet, not until the lockout drags on a little more. ~lw3 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted July 9, 2011 Moderators Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) One momentary-Hawk-trainee headed to Turkey, FWIW... http://www.chicagotr...0,7911564.story Denied via Twitter, so never mind... http://twitter.com/#!/Meechi32/status/89711349088788480 ~lw3 Edited July 9, 2011 by lethalweapon3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted July 12, 2011 Moderators Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Jamal in the talks as well, according to his agent via SI: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/07/11/drew.league/index.html In addition to Williams, Hawks center Zaza Pachulia is set to join Besiktas despite having two years and $10 million left on his contract. Yahoo! Sports reported that Bryant would consider international offers, and Wade told The Associated Press that he would weigh the idea as well. Durant can now be added to that list. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, told SI.com that he is exploring overseas options for his most high-profile client. "If the opportunity presents itself and the lockout persists, he's going to have to consider it just as other players are considering it," Goodwin said. "Kevin has shown some interest to know what the situation is and we'll reach out to the players' association and make sure that they're aligned with the guys in case they do take an offer. But I think what you're going to see happening is a lot of players are going to look at the opportunity if the lockout prolongs that they can go somewhere and play basketball."If they're not allowed to play in the NBA, they've got to look at other opportunities. If you have teams that want you to play and the NBA is willing to sit out a year, why sit out a year?" Goodwin said free agent Jamal Crawford has serious interest from two teams and is contemplating an offer from a Turkish club, though he wouldn't specify which one. It remains to be seen how wiling teams will be to offer the D-Will clause. "So far in the conversations for Jamal Crawford, teams have shown [both a] reluctance and a willingness to have that clause in there," Goodwin said. "Obviously, we would never pursue it without a clause being in there where the player can opt out." ~lw3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 What's the deal with Turkey? They seem to be some sort of basketball hotbed all the sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDirty Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 The Euroleague finals are in Istanbul this year so there is an arms race between the Istanbul clubs, combined with the financial troubles of the greek teams it makes Turkey one of the most likely destinations for the possible lockout players. But you also have to consider that the turkish sportsnewspapers write 99% crap so I wouldn't believe most of the rumours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddielives Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 So I just got a tweet from Zaza saying he isn't playing for, I guess, the Turkish team because they couldn't agree on terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 So I just got a tweet from Zaza saying he isn't playing for, I guess, the Turkish team because they couldn't agree on terms. If you asked me 2 years ago if the hawksquawk inside source would be eddie on twitter I would have said no way. I think it's hilarious, but thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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