April 2010 Basketball Wiretap

Fernandez Prefers Return To Europe

Sep 28, 2010 11:12 AM

Rudy Fernandez spoke candidly about his strong desire to leave the NBA and return to Europe.

"I don't want a trade, I prefer to go home with my family and play in Europe," said Fernandez, who, through his agent, requested a trade earlier this summer. "I don't want to hear about New York or about Chicago. I want to hear (I'm going) back to Europe."

Oregonian

Tags: Rudy Fernandez, Portland Trail Blazers, Euroleague, Spanish ACB, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Signing Rumor, International League

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Michael Dunigan Leaves Oregon For Israel

Sep 16, 2010 2:41 AM

Oregon forward Michael Dunigan has decided to sign with a pro team in Israel.

Dunigan's new agent, Chicago-based Mike Naiditch, told ESPN.com Wednesday that he signed Dunigan to a FIBA professional agent/player contract last Sunday.

Naiditch said Dunigan, a Chicago native, has signed a three-year guaranteed contract with Hapoel Migdal in Jerusalem.

ESPN.com

Tags: Mike Dunigan, Oregon Ducks, Euroleague, NCAA, International, International Signing Rumor, International League

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Kanter's Turkish Team Paid Him $100k In Cash And Benefits

Sep 8, 2010 4:36 PM

Top Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter, received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits over three years from the professional team he played for here, according to the team?s general manager.

Nedim Karakas, said the club had given banking and housing records to the N.C.A.A. that show Kanter received benefits that could jeopardize his amateur status for college basketball.

?I am sorry for telling this for Enes, but we cannot lie if someone asks the whole story, we cannot hide,? Karakas said.

Fenerbahce stands to benefit if Kanter is declared ineligible to play college basketball since the team would be due a transfer fee if he plays in Europe next season, but Karakas said turning in the documents to the N.C.A.A. eligibility center was a matter of telling the truth.

?This is real, and the N.C.A.A.?s main goal is to protect the amateur side of sports,? Karakas said.

Kanter was one of the stars of the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit.

New York Times

Tags: Enes Freedom, Kentucky Wildcats, Euroleague, NCAA, International, International League

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Sean Williams Signs With Hapoel Jerusalem

Sep 1, 2010 3:57 PM

Former Nets forward Sean Williams has signed a deal with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli League.

Williams, who was drafted by New Jersey with the 17th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, was released by the Nets back in January.

Euro Basket

Tags: Sean Williams, Euroleague, International, International Signing Rumor, International League

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