Pinar Karsiyaka WiretapMay 2012 Pinar Karsiyaka Wiretap

    Rockets Encouraged Diebler To Play Second Season Overseas

    Jul 28, 2012 2:05 AM

    The Rockets encouraged Jon Diebler to play a second overseas because they have an abundance of wing players.

    "(Rockets general manager) Daryl Morey told me they can see him on their roster in the future but this year is not the best time," Diebler’s agent, Lance Young said.

    "Jon said he's going to go back to Europe this year and become a better player, and he'll go to training camp with the Rockets next year and make their roster. If he doesn't, he'll become a free agent."

    Diebler signed a one-year deal with Pinar Karsiyaka, a team in Izmir, Turkey.

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    Jon Diebler Near Deal With Pinar Karsiyaka

    Jul 24, 2012 10:46 AM

    Jon Diebler is close to signing a contract with Pinar Karsiyaka, of the Turkish Basketball League.

    Diebler spent last season with Greek team Panionios.

    Houston recently acquired the rights to Diebler from Portland as as part of a three-team trade that sent Courtney Lee to the Celtics.

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