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David 'Dubi' Pick: Whispers from London hint Serbian coach Zeljko Obradovic flirts with Milano & Fenerbahce. Claim he's upon financial agreement with Ulker. Twitter @IAmDPick

Coaching, Italy, Turkey, Zeljko Obradovic 

Have you considered a return to the NBA? You’re under contract for the next three years, but a return after then would be very plausible. Jordan Farmar: I think I’ll be back much sooner than the end of the contract. I have the out every summer after this season is over, I have the ability to go back to the NBA. So, I feel I gave Europe a try, and that I have plenty years ahead of me in the NBA, but I still have the option to return here and play in Turkey again, if the right [NBA] deal and situation doesn’t present itself. But I feel that it’s time for me to go back and enjoy free agency. BustaSports

Free Agency, Jordan Farmar, Turkey 

Your hometown Lakers are in dire need of a point guard, they could certainly use you. Jordan Farmar: Yeah, I mean, it’ll come down to situation. They have a lot of salary committed to a lot of different places. It’ll depend on what happens with Dwight Howard, and Kobe Bryant, and Pau Gasol, and if they’re in the position to be able to spend some money on free agents. But, I’m open to every opportunity. I’ve kinda tried to stay away from planning where I’m gonna end up, because I never thought I’d end up in Turkey, it just kinda worked out that way. So, I just try to roll with it, put myself in the best situation and make the decision that’s in front of me for the right reasons. If I do that, I think I’ll be okay. BustaSports

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Jordan Farmar, Turkey 

Cangrejeros de Santurce are the most active team on the market not only in Puerto Rico. The club hopes to sign Carlos Arroyo when he ends his season in Turkey with Galatasaray. "Carlos told me that he would love to play with us, but it depends on his season with Galatasaray" said Angelo Medina to El Nuevo Dia. Sportando

Puerto Rico, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

Smush Parker will not play in TB2L with Selcuk Universitesi because his former team, Peristeri, did not give him the letter of clearance. Parke started the season with Cibona on a one-month contract. Left Croatia, Parker moved to Peristeri where he was averaging 15.3ppg in 4 games. Parker left the Greek team for Turkey but Peristeri refused to release the LOC. Sportando

Greece, Turkey, Smush Parker, Peristeri 

Mete Aktas: Kobe Bryant's biggest nemesis Smush Parker has signed with Turkish 2nd Division club Konya Selcuk University. Twitter @MeteAktas76

Turkey, Smush Parker 

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 

If the Orlando Magic can waive Hedo Turkoglu as expected during the off-season then the 34-year old Turkish player could be on his way to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Ulker. Turkoglu who's a Fenerbahce supporter has always indicated openly that he would like to finish his career in his homeland and under the yellow and navy blue jersey. According to daily Sabah newspaper Fenerbahce Ulker General Manager Kemal Dincer said "Hidayet is a huge Fenerbahce fan. If he wants to retire from basketball at Fenerbahce, we're not going to say 'no' to him. We also want him to finish his career here but currently we don't have transfer attempts." - Translation by Mete Aktaş. Sabah

Orlando Magic, Turkey, Hedo Turkoglu, Fenerbahce Ulker 

Can Pelister: As expected, Fenerbahce Ulker pursuing Hedo Turkoglu for the upcoming season, a source close to team told me. Twitter @canpelister

Orlando Magic, Turkey, Hedo Turkoglu, Fenerbahce Ulker 

Mary Schmitt Boyer: Macvan is playing in Turkey, averaging 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 22.7 minutes a game for Galatasaray. There are no plans to bring him to Cleveland anytime soon. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Turkey, Milan Macvan 

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 

Coach Ataman confirmed the signing of Carlos Arroyo for Galatasaray. The coach said that Carlos Arroyo will play in the weekend against Hacettepe and in Eurocup next week against Unics Kazan. Sportando

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Galatasaray 

Emiliano Carchia: Carlos Arroyo is practicing with Galatasaray and may make his debut in the weekend in the game against Hacettepe, @Ismail Senol reported Twitter @SportandoBasket

Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

Besiktas and Galatasaray finally agreed on free-agent guard Carlos Arroyo’s buy-out. Galatasaray will pay 420.000 USD to Besiktas. Abdullah Sozer of Besiktas confirmed the news to TrendBasket. “The deal is done. Galatasaray will pay 420.000 USD for Arroyo’s buy-out.” Sozer said to TrendBasket. TrendBasket

Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

Galatasaray and Besiktas reached an agreement on Carlos Arroyo's buyout who is now close to joining Galatasaray for the season. Besiktas will get $400.000 from Galatasaray, as confirmed by Abdullah Sozer to Trendbasket. Sportando

Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

Carlos Arroyo is close to joining Galatasaray and the deal may be finalized by tomorrow, a source close to the player told Sportando. The Puerto Rican PG spent last season in Turkey with Besiktas winning TBL and Eurochallenge. Sportando

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey 

Fenerbahce Ulker made another addition to their squad before TOP 16 and bought Elan Chalon’s American big man Shelden Williams. Fenerbahce will pay 350.000 € buy-out fee to French side Elan Chalon who still had Shelden Williams under contract. TrendBasket

Shelden Williams, Turkey, Fenerbahce Ulker 

Djordje Matic: Fenerbahce is interested in Shelden Williams. Twitter

Free Agency, Shelden Williams, Turkey 

Emiliano Carchia: Sources close to Carlos Arroyo told me that Galatasaray is willing to close the deal with the PG ASAP but still some details left Twitter @SportandoBasket

Free Agency, Carlos Arroyo, Turkey, Galatasaray