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Carlos Arroyo: "Galatasaray would be a good option if I don't return to the NBA, because it's the same coach, with players I know and the adjustment would be much easier, and also they are a great team. But we will see during the next days." Primera Hora

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Galatasaray 

Carlos Arroyo: "There's no truth to the report that I'm goin back to Besiktas or I'm interested in going back there." Primera Hora

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Carlos Arroyo would love to return to Besiktas Istanbul, according to Milliyet. The Puerto Rican PG didn't get any NBA offer and is still free agent. In the last days he requested a smaller salary to sign with the Turkish champions compared to the contract he asked when last season ended. Sportando

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Carlos Arroyo: "Right now, yes, I would like to return to the NBA because my wife is four months pregnant." El Nuevo Dia

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo 

Carlos Arroyo spent the season in Turkey with Besiktas winning both Eurochallenge and TBL. The Puerto Rican PG hasn't decided yet his future. His priority is the NBA because he can be with his family who lives in Miami. But if he won't get a contract in the NBA, he will return to Turkey. "I have not decided my future yet. In Turkey I have some important proposals but on the other hand my family lives in Miami. I have to ponder my final decision" said Arroyo. "I had a great season in Turkey but I was most of the time without my family. I have to weigh all my options. I have a very good offer from Galatasaray and one from Besiktas. If I don't return to the NBA, I will be back to Turkey. Sportando

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

Emiliano Carchia: Coach Ataman at CNN Turk said that reports on Arroyo and Pops returning to the NBA are false: 'They told me they want to stay in Besiktas Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Pops Mensah Bonsu 

Emiliano Carchia: Carlos Arroyo landed in Istanbul and is ready to start his new adventure with Besiktas where he will be replacing @Deron Williams Twitter

Carlos Arroyo, Deron Williams, Turkey, Besiktas 

Kubilay Keceli: Carlos Arroyo offically signs with Besiktas Milangaz expected to be in Istanbul tomorrow afternoon. Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Besiktas agreed to terms with Carlos Arroyo. The Puerto Rican PG was free agent and is expected to join his new team from December 27th. Milangaz, the sponsor of Besiktas, approved his contract and gave the ok to finalize the deal. Sportando

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Can Pelister: BREAKING: Carlos Arroyo has agreed to 6 month, $780.000 deal with Besiktas Milangaz, sources says. Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Can Pelister: The deal is not done %100 yet, another source says. Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Emiliano Carchia: Besiktas coach Ergin Ataman said that Carlos Arroyo is the main target of the team: 'We'll call him again this evening. He's our top choice' Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Can Pelister: Coach Ergin Ataman: We're waiting for Carlos Arroyo. First choice is Arroyo. If Arroyo gets a deal with any NBA team, our second choice is Demond Mallet. Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Can Pelister: Besiktas Milangaz coach Ergin Ataman, says they are interested in Carlos Arroyo. Twitter

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Besiktas 

Michael Cunningham: #Hawks inquired about FA Carlos Arroyo but were told he's headed elsewhere Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo 

Can Pelister: Besiktas is targeting Carlos Arroyo. If Arroyo rejects the offer, Demond Mallet and Chris Douglas-Roberts are another options. Twitter

Free Agency, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

In addition to a starting center, the Knicks have been on the hunt for a solid backup point guard for Chauncey Billups, and they've reportedly contacted unrestricted free agent J.J. Barea. But there's another Puerto Rican who would fit well in New York: Carlos Arroyo, who played for the Heat and Celtics last season. "I love New York," Arroyo told ESPNNewYork.com. "It would be a great situation for me -- aside from being the largest Puerto Rican population in the U.S. (laughs). I have a great relationship with Chauncey, Melo and Amare, especially with Chauncey since we played together in Detroit [from 2004 to '06]." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Jose Juan Barea 

Carlos Arroyo: "I had offers from Europe which I considered and I wanted to wait until the weekend of Thanksgiving to make a decision." Primera Hora

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo 

Xinjiang is hoping to capitalize on the uncertainty created by the NBA’s suddenly uncertain future to land a NBA star such as Jamal Crawford or Carlos Arroyo. SheridanHoops

Atlanta Hawks, Carlos Arroyo, Lockout, China, Jamal Crawford 

Samples said the D12 Foundation also has received commitments from Gilbert Arenas, Trevor Ariza, Carlos Arroyo, Matt Barnes, Brandon Bass, Earl Clark, Drew Gooden, Rashard Lewis, Mike Miller, Jameer Nelson, Jason Richardson and DeShawn Stevenson. Those commitments are in addition to Ryan Anderson, Chris Duhon, Quentin Richardson and Daniel Orton, who have told the Orlando Sentinel directly or through their agents that they expect to play. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Daniel Orton, Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson, Jameer Nelson, Chris Duhon, Mike Miller, Dwight Howard, Matt Barnes, Carlos Arroyo, Drew Gooden, Brandon Bass, Trevor Ariza, Rashard Lewis, Quentin Richardson, Lockout, Ryan Anderson, Earl Clark, DeShawn Stevenson