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Hedo Turkoglu, sources say, is the first name Orlando has been throwing out in trade discussions over the past week or so. Yet it's one thing to try to foist Turkoglu on a team that's trading for Howard and quite another to try to move Turkoglu, or any other vet in Howard's supporting cast, when Dwight himself isn't part of the deal. ESPN.com

Orlando Magic, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Dwight Howard 

Adriana Galimberti: Can you believe no one from the Toronto media asked any questions to Hedo after the game? He's not a story anymore. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, Hidayet Turkoglu, Media 

While the Lakers have been reluctant to give up Gasol and Andrew Bynum for Howard, that trade, perhaps with Hedo Turkoglu thrown in, remains a possibility. Chicago has shown interest in Gasol, according to sources. One source says the Bulls like their team but have doubts about their ability to beat Miami without making one more move. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Andrew Bynum, Dwight Howard 

There's a rumor circulating involving Howard, where the deal actually will come down March 1. It goes something like this: The Magic send Howard, SF Hedo Turkoglu and Nelson to the Lakers; the Magic receive Bynum and Gasol. The salaries are close to matching up, making the deal work. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, could be part of the deal or in a separate trade with the Magic, sending PG José Calderon to Orlando. Could be a great deal for the Magic, under the circumstances. There are some obvious holes in the scenario or scenarios. For one, what do the Raptors get out of it? But the biggest hole is this: Howard is apparently cool on joining Kobe in L.A. Orlando Sentinel

Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Pau Gasol, Hidayet Turkoglu, Andrew Bynum, Jose Manuel Calderon, Dwight Howard 

The scuttlebutt is that the Magic would send Howard, Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson to the Lakers and the Magic would receive Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, could be part of the deal or in a separate trade with the Magic, sending point guard José Calderon to Orlando. Magic CEO Alex Martins told the Sentinel the rumor is wrong. Orlando Sentinel

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Hedo Turkoglu on Deron Williams having his jersey retired by Besiktas: "Maybe that was too much. Don't get me wrong, he's a great player, I respect his game but Besiktas should have done it with some Turkish players before him... He's the best player ever come to Turkey." Basket4Us

Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Deron Williams, Turkey, Besiktas 

Magic starting SF Hedo Turkoglu expects to play Monday night against the Celtics in Boston after missing the last two games with a back injury. Turkoglu was injured last Tuesday night in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. He experienced soreness and spasms that kept him out of games against San Antonio and the Los Angeles Lakers. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Injuries 

For the Magic to become intrigued with package, two things would likely have to appeal to them: rebuilding around young point guard Stephen Curry; and the Warriors’ salary-cap space to absorb the three years and $34 million left on Hedo Turkoglu’s contract. The possibility of the pursuit could be complicated by questions about the sturdiness of Curry’s surgically repaired right ankle. The Warriors are willing to part with either of their two guards – Curry or Monta Ellis – but teams clearly will watch how Curry recovers from his recurring ankle sprains. Yahoo! Sports

Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Dwight Howard, Stephen Curry 

Turkoglu's name has surfaced in a possible trade alongside Magic center Dwight Howard, who has asked to be dealt. The thinking is Magic officials might not mind ridding themselves of Turkoglu, possibly to New Jersey, to shed a contract that has three years and $34 million remaining on it. "My dream is to finish my career in Orlando," Turkoglu, a 6-foot-10 forward, said in an interview with FOX Sports Florida. "But sometimes you might end up with a nightmare." FOXSports Florida

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

"I feel like I have a home in Orlando," Turkoglu said of why it's his "dream" to stay. "People really have treated me well. They always support me (in Orlando). So I feel more comfortable." FOXSports Florida

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

Chris Tomasson: Hedo Turkoglu on his big contract Toronto extended to him in 2009: "They didn't give me the contract (because) I'm good looking.'' Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

A person familiar with the discussions described them as "very complicated," and two other people confirmed that one scenario would have looped in the Trail Blazers as a third team to provide swingman Gerald Wallace as a second primary piece along with Nets center Brook Lopez in a package for Howard. As part of the deal, New Jersey also would have taken back Hedo Turkoglu and the $34 million left on his contract. CBSSports.com

Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Gerald Wallace, Dwight Howard, Brook Lopez 

As part of such a trade, which could be expanded to include a fourth team, sources say Orlando would also shed the long-term contracts of Hedo Turkoglu and Chris Duhon -- both absorbed by New Jersey -- while also potentially receiving future draft considerations. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Chris Duhon, Gerald Wallace, Dwight Howard, Brook Lopez 

Turkoglu has a 15 percent trade kicker, which would bump his salary from $10.6 million to $12.2 million. Howard is making $17.9 million this season, so the Nets would be sending only $3.08 million out and getting back $31.1 million in salary. Using the amnesty clause on Travis Outlaw ($7 million) would get New Jersey’s cap number down to the $33 million range, hence the need to clear an extra $5 million to fit both Howard and Turkoglu in under the cap. SheridanHoops

Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Dwight Howard, Travis Outlaw 

Sources told ESPN.com this week that, to sweeten the proposal, New Jersey would likewise offer to take back the contract of Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, who has three seasons left on his contract worth just under $35 million. Absorbing Turkoglu's remaining salary would become financially feasible for the Nets after the expected release of swingman Travis Outlaw through the amnesty clause that will be included in the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement and by including another smaller contract or two in the deal. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Dwight Howard, Travis Outlaw, Brook Lopez 

With the NBA lockout threatening to drag on and on, Orlando Magic small forward Hedo Turkoglu is open to the idea of playing abroad. Turkoglu is weighing and considering opportunities with European franchises, his agent, Jim Tanner, told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday. Tanner said that any deal would have to be "a good fit from a basketball standpoint," but also would have to allow Turkoglu to return to the NBA if the lockout ends. Turkoglu also would have to have disability insurance coverage. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Lockout 

Hedo Turkoglu: "I'm not going to sign a contract with any team during lockout period." @hoopshype Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Lockout, Turkey 

Hedo Turkoglu: "I'll be traveling to USA on Wednesday and will monitor the developments about the lockout closely". @hoopshype Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Lockout, Turkey 

Mete Aktas: Hedo Turkoglu: "I see the lockout process as an opportunity for myself to spend more time with my daughter and family." @hoopshype Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Lockout, Turkey 

Hedo Turkoglu: I'm not retiring from international basketball. I will keep on playing in the NT if I'm wanted. Twitter

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