GIRIČEK SIGNS FOR FENERBAHČE

Gordan Giriček, a six year NBA veteran, this morning, signed a two year contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahče. Turkish newspaper Tajansspor, has reported that the contract also has a clause, where Giriček can opt-out after next season if he wishes. Gordan, 31, had offers for more money, but the source said he would prefer playing somewhere closer to Zagreb.

"What I wished for has come true," said Gira. "I will play in the Euroleague and with this I am satisfied. I haven't met the team yet, however, I am familiar with coach Tanjević. On the financial side, I am very content," concluded Gordan.

Gordan, speaking as a Lakers fan, I am happy to see you leave the Suns. However, I wish you the absolute best and hope that you excel in Euroleague next season.

ROKO SIGNS FOR TORONTO RAPTORS

Remember a while back......ohhhh...January 31, 2008.

Ukić

The Toronto Raptors signed Croatian guard Roko Leni Ukić to a three-year deal Wednesday. The Croatian point guard's agent, Marc Cornstein, met Raptors president/general manager Bryan Colangelo yesterday and finalized the contract.

Ukić, 22, was the Raptors’ second-round pick (41st) in the 2005 draft, played 19 games for Italy's Lottomatica Virtus Roma last season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 29.3 minutes a game.

He began his professional career in 2000 with KK Split in Croatia, where he spent four seasons. He played in Spain for two more years, winning the Spanish national championship twice.

Welcome Roko!

Roko, I wish you all the best next season. Hopefully, the Raptors go 80-2 this season, with both losses coming against the Lakers.