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As reported by Javno, Stanko Barac said that he is moving to Turkey where he will be playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul. The big man had a terrific season with Caja Laboral in 2010-11 and is travelling to Istanbul for the medical examinations. "If everything will be ok, I should sign an agreement with Anadolu Efes" confirmed Barac that added that the negotiations with the TUrkish team were very long. Sportando

Indiana Pacers, Turkey, Stanko Barac, Anadolu Efes Istanbul 

With the Euroleague Final Four to be hosted in Istanbul, Turkish teams are making important market movements for the coming season. Efes Istanbul, aftet Dusko Savanovic, is ready to put under contract Stanko Barac. The giant had one of his best years in Europe with Caja Laboral with whom he has a valid contract next season. But Efes is not aware to pay the buyout to the Basque team has they did with Savanovic. If Efes won't sign Barac, the alternatives are D'Or Fischer, Kaun and N'Dong. Sportando

Turkey, Stanko Barac, Efes Istanbul 

As the Pacers lock in on Thursday's draft, Barac is something of a wild card. He's coming off a breakthrough season with Caja Laboral Baskonia (Spain), taking giant strides in his NBA readiness. The Pacers have a potential dearth of capable bodies in the frontcourt as Jeff Foster, Josh McRoberts and Solomon Jones all are free agents. But a couple of factors complicate the process. For one, Barac signed a contract extension last November that ties him to his Spanish team through 2015, meaning the Pacers would have to execute a buyout to bring him to the NBA. For another, even if all parties involved considered this the right time to make the move, the looming uncertainty with the league's labor situation is a deterrent. "Certainly whenever the market opens, I think it's a conversation we're going to entertain and discuss not only with him but his team over in Spain," said General Manager David Morway. "No question about it, he's ready to come over to the NBA. He had a very good year. He's one of the better big men in Europe. "He's a skilled (center), he's 7-foot-2, he can shoot the ball or score on the block and he knows how to play. It's going to take a period of adjustment but he certainly can become a quality backup in this league and hopefully more." NBA.com

Indiana Pacers, Stanko Barac 

The timing was never right for Erazem Lorbek, a second-round pick of the Pacers in 2005 who became a star in Europe and opted to remain overseas. Will it ever be right for Barac? "There has to be timing between us and their team coming to an agreement and a time where Stanko feels like he's ready to come," Carr said. "I think he's a good player. I think he could add something to our team and I'd like to see him here but at the same time there are a lot of factors that have to come together." NBA.com

Indiana Pacers, Stanko Barac 

The Indiana Pacers are mulling over the idea of signing Stanko Barac, who is under contract with Baskonia until 2015. El Correo

Indiana Pacers, Spain, Baskonia, Stanko Barac 

Sources close to the Spanish club consider "a real option" that Barac could jump to the best league in the world next season. El Correo

Indiana Pacers, Spain, Baskonia, Stanko Barac 

"You never know what's going to happen," says the Croatian, who is "happy" in Vitoria. Noticias de Alava

Indiana Pacers, Spain, Baskonia, Stanko Barac 

Barac has an opt-out clause every summer to play in the NBA if he pays an amount close to $1.5 million. Noticias de Alava

Indiana Pacers, Spain, Baskonia, Stanko Barac