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Can Pelister: Jordan Farmar has option to leave Anadolu Efes this summer. Sources close to player claims he will test the free-agency. Twitter @canpelister

Free Agency, Jordan Farmar, Anadolu Efes 

Can Pelister: @hoopshype Sasha Vujacic's contract with Efes is ending after this season. Other teams in Turkey pursuing him for the upcoming season. Twitter @canpelister

Sasha Vujacic, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: Sasha Vujacic is staying in Istanbul with Anadolu Efes. Via @Ismail Senol Twitter @SportandoBasket

Memphis Grizzlies, Sasha Vujacic, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: Sasha Vujacic won't leave Anadolu Efes Istanbul to join Memphis Grizzlies. No offers to the player, no offers to Efes, no NBA out Twitter @SportandoBasket

Memphis Grizzlies, Sasha Vujacic, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Niki Bakouli: Sasha Vujacic: "@AnadoluEfes reminds me of the Lakers" sport24.gr/Basket/Eurolea… Twitter @Eurohoopsnet

Los Angeles Lakers, Sasha Vujacic, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Semih Erden returned Turkish league this year to wear Anadolu Efes uniform after 2 season in NBA with Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. He gave an interview to Turkish television NTVspor and talked about his future plans.Here is his statements: “My Goal is definetly to play in the NBA, I did it before so I believe I’m capable. I had 2 unlucky injuries, that hurt my career in the NBA. People started to think that I have struggled but I accomplished many things in my rookie season with Boston Celtics. All I want now is to win the Turkish league and reach Euroleague final with Anadolu efes, then I want to return to NBA. I believe I can reach my goals if I can stay healthy.” TrendBasket

Semih Erden, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: GOSSIP: Sasha Vujacic of Anadolu Efes Istanbul said that his love story with Maria Sharapova ended three months ago. via @Gazzetta_it Twitter

Sasha Vujacic, Turkey, Maria Sharapova, Anadolu Efes 

The future of Jordan Farmar could be in Europe again after his short stint with Maccabi Tel Aviv during the NBA Lockout. The PG opted in on his contract with the Nets but Farmar will be traded to the Hawks in the package for Joe Johnson when the moratorium period ends. Atlanta will waive him after July 11 and, as free agent, he is close to joining Anadolu Efes Istanbul on a 2+1, $2.5M per season deal. There are still a few details left on his contract and some bonuses that the two parts are trying to set. In the mix for Farmar there is also Fenerbahce but he seems ready to join Efes. Sportando

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Jordan Farmar, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Anadolu Efes wants Ante Tomic. Encestando

Ante Tomic, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

The chances that Joel Freeland will continue his career in Malaga are becoming smaller. Three elite teams are reportedly willing to make an offer in order to break his contract. As it was reported by malagahoy.es, Barcelona, CSKA Moscow and Anadolu Efes have already made first inquiries regarding the possiblity of signing Joel Freeland. TalkBasket

FC Barcelona, Joel Freeland, CSKA Moscow, Anadolu Efes 

Although Donatas Motiejunas has been linked with a move to Anadolu Efes by Turkish media, it might turn out that these talks are just unweighed rumors. Tomas Pacesas, the player’s coach at the Polish side Asseco Prokom, was surprised to hear such a scenario. "He's moving where? Turkey? First time I've heard about it. We're on a bus together with him in Moscow. We have just flown to a VTB League game. There are no talks of someone leaving the club," the Lithuanian specialist told lrytas.lt. The Hoop

Turkey, Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Houston’s first round draft pick Donatas Motiejunas might be on the move again, as the Lithuanian 7-footer has drawn interest from several European clubs (Anadolu Efes, Khimki Moscow and Avozmash Mariupol among them). SheridanHoops

Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Can Pelister: Anadolu Efes' first choice is Milan Macvan but source says, Efes had an agreement with Donatas Motiejunas and he might be in Turkey today. Twitter

Turkey, Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: Source close to Motiejunas reports to Sportando that the player didn't reach any agreement with Efes yet. Two other teams are targeting him Twitter

Turkey, Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Zabian Dowdell won't play for Anadolu Efes Istanbul. The American player signed a contract for the season with the Turkish powerhouse but he didn't pass the medical tests and his contract has been cancelled, as reported to Sportando by a source close to the situation. Sportando

Zabian Dowdell, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: BREAKING NEWS: Anadolu Efes Istanbul will sign Oliver Lafayette from Asseco Prokom Gdynia, source reports to Sportando Twitter

Free Agency, Oliver Lafayette, Anadolu Efes 

Turkish team Anadolu Efes Istanbul signed for the season Zabian Dowdell. The American player was recently waived by Phoenix Suns. Dowdell has played 24 games in the NBA last season with Suns averaging 5ppg and 2.1apg. Sportando

Free Agency, Zabian Dowdell, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Only five European teams could afford signing Gasol: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow, Efes or Olympiacos. Marca.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, Europe, Marc Gasol, CSKA Moscow, Anadolu Efes 

But Anadolu Efes general manager Engin Ozerhun told a national Turkish publication that he wanted to keep Ilyasova on the team if possible. "We were not warm to the idea of signing NBA players during the lockout, but we had to bring in Ersan after Kerem Gonlum's long-term injury," Ozerhun said. "We will wait for the result of the talks. Of course we would love to keep Ersan in our team. "He will be a huge loss if he leaves. We do not have an available slot for a foreign player and there is no Turkish player (capable of) replacing Ersan." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Turkey, Ersan Ilyasova, Anadolu Efes 

According to sources, no discussions have taken place yet between the Bucks and the Turkish team. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Turkey, Ersan Ilyasova, Anadolu Efes