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Conor Orr: Deron Williams told reporters he recommended Nets sign DeShawn Stevenson. Guessing he recommended Okur as well.l Twitter

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David Locke: For the second straight day a player told me "Memo is back". Twitter

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Sources also reiterated to The Tribune the Jazz are not expected to immediately use their amnesty clause on veteran center Mehmet Okur, and said Utah isn't actively pursuing a trade involving Millsap. Salt Lake Tribune

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The Jazz are not expected to immediately use the NBA's new amnesty clause on veteran center Mehmet Okur. Okur, 32, played in just 13 games for Utah during 2010-11 and struggled with several injuries. He is in the final year of his contract and is set to make $10.8 million in 2011-12. Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Turkey 

Mehmet Okur is staying in Turkey — for now, at least. "Memo has to wait until the lockout is over," his agent, Marc Fleisher, said. "And his contract (with Telekom Turkey Ankara) says once it ends, he can give them notice to leave." And he will. NBA players are expected to report to camp on Dec. 9, pending ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement. Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Turkey 

Jody Genessy: Agent: "Memo is probably in better physical condition than prior to getting injured." Time in Turkey's been "good for him psychologically." Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur 

Jody Genessy: Jazz center Mehmet Okur is contractually obligated to remain with his Turkish squad until NBA's CBA is ratified, agent Marc Fleisher said. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Turkey 

Brian T. Smith: Agent Marc Fleisher said he's made contact with #UtahJazz's Mehmet Okur, who was excited to hear #NBA lockout could soon end. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur 

Can Pelister: Mehmet Okur http://dlvr.it/nbMWL Visits children with Leukemia. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Turkey 

Using euros as the currency, and figuring for net income, i.e. after taxes, as of September 25th, 2011, the top 10 highest-paid players in European professional club basketball for the 2011-12 season are: 1 (tie). Mehmet Okur, Turk Telekom Ankara – €3.5 million net income. 1 (tie). Deron Williams, Beşiktaş – €3.5 million. 3 (tie). Nenad Krstic, CSKA Moscow – €3.0 million. 3 (tie). Rudy Fernandez, Real Madrid – €3.0 million Ball In Europe

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Then bonuses received by European players such as living quarters, car and/or driver, maids, expenses/utilities paid by the club, etc., may be added. These perks vary from club to club, but we can figure in that amount in addition to salary because NBA teams do not pay for such amenities. The 2.0 multiplier is actually in most cases a conservative estimate as in most cases, it is actually even higher than double in terms of difference between gross and net income. Using these bonuses from particular clubs, applying multipliers, and rounding the figures (as is customary among NBA agents), we get the following as the top 10 NBA salary equivalents in European pro club basketball. 1. Deron Williams – $10.3 million per season NBA salary equivalent. 2. Mehmet Okur – $10 million. 3 (tie). Nenad Krstic – $8.9 million. 3 (tie). Rudy Fernandez – $8.9 million. Ball In Europe

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Mehmet Okur officially signed in front of the press his annual contract with NBA out with Turk Telekom Ankara. "The agreement is until the end of the NBA lockout. Of course we hope he can stay for the entire season" said TTAnkara CEO's Gökhan Bozkurt. "I promise I will give my best here as long as I will stay. I was really missing basketball and I am very hungry to play. I am very excited to be here and happy that also my former teammate at Jazz, Deron Williams, is going to play in Turkey" said Okur. Sportando

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey 

Agent Marc Fleisher confirmed Wednesday that Jazz center Mehmet Okur has signed with Turkish professional team Turk Telekom Ankara. Okur could join the squad as soon as this weekend, and his contract features an option that will allow him to immediately return to the NBA as soon as the league's lockout ends. "He didn't feel that the option to go play in pick-up games are what he needed," said Fleisher, who stated that Okur is close to 100-percent health and will be insured while playing overseas. "He choose this and it's a good team. He knows the league very well and it's a good opportunity for him to play at a high level. And when the lockout ends, he'll come back and be rearing to go." Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey 

Mete Aktas: Jazz center Mehmet Okur has signed with Turk Telekom Ankara until the end of the lockout. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey, Turk Telekom Ankara 

The Utah Jazz center signed a contract today to play for Turk Telekom Ankara and will begin participating with the team from his country immediately, Okur's agent Marc Fleisher told the Deseret News. Okur's contract includes a provision that will allow him to leave the Turkish team to return to the Jazz when and if the NBA lockout ends this season. Fleisher said Okur, who is under contract with Utah through the end of the 2011-12 season, has recovered from his back issue and the left Achilles tendon injury that limited his court time last year. "He's healthy enough to play now," Fleisher said. Okur will immediately begin practicing and playing with Turk Telekom Ankara. The center looks forward to returning to the Jazz, though, as soon as the lockout ends. "The driving force behind this is him not having played for a while and wanting to get back on court and finding a rhythm," Fleisher said. "He wants to get ready sooner than later so he'll be in a better position to contribute immediately (in the NBA)." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey, Turk Telekom Ankara 

Agent Marc Fleisher confirmed Wednesday that Jazz center Mehmet Okur has signed with Turkish professional team Turk Telekom. Okur could join the squad as soon as this weekend, and his contract features an opt-out option that will allow him to immediately return to the NBA as soon as the league's lockout ends. "He didn't feel that the option to go play in pick-up games are what he needed," said Fleisher, who stated that Okur is close to 100-percent health and will be insured while playing overseas. "He choose this and it's a good team. He knows the league very well and it's a good opportunity for him to play at a high level. And when the lockout ends, he'll come back and be rearing to go." Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey, Turk Telekom Ankara 

Brian T. Smith: Mehmet Okur has an opt out that will allow him to return to the NBA as soon as the lockout ends. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey, Turk Telekom Ankara 

Okur, 32, played in just 13 games last season for Utah while recovering from left Achilles tendon surgery. He also dealt with a variety of other injuries, including back pain and a sprained right ankle. The nine-year veteran averaged only 4.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 12.9 minutes while sitting out the final 33 games of the year. "He didn't want to take the chance of the lockout going a long time into the season and he would've not played," Fleisher said. He added: "This allows him to play right away and get his game back to where he wants it to be. Should the lockout end, he'll be in a better position than many other players." Salt Lake Tribune

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Brian T. Smith: Williams said Mehmet Okur might briefly join him in Turkey. Said he's fine being a one-man show without Kobe. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur, Lockout, Turkey, Besiktas 

Sine Buyuka: Aydin Ors denies Mehmet Okur rumours. He says there won't be any new signings (via @salsabasket) Twitter

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