Carlos Arroyo coming back to the NBA, eyeing Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks

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Carlos Arroyo Making A Come-Back

August 29, 2009 1:01 AM
By Alfredo R. Berrios
ESPNDeportes.com

Carlos Arroyo is ready to return to the NBA. However, the Puerto Rican guard, who last played in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, won't reveal the names of the teams that are allegedly having talks with his agent -- not until the FIBA Americas Championship in San Juan concludes.

"There are some opportunities that we're considering. Negotiating a contract is a pretty slow process," Arroyo said. "But my focus is totally on Puerto Rico's national team. My mind and heart needs to be here."

According to several sources, Arroyo, represented by Leon Rose, is in talks to join either the Boston Celtics or the Milwaukee Bucks. However, both teams told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan that they have had no contact whatsoever with Arroyo or his representatives.

On Saturday, El Nuevo Dia, a newspaper out of Puerto Rico, reported that Arroyo was close to signing a deal with the Chicago Bulls. According to the report, the agreement would be for one season and $1 million.

Arroyo guided Maccabi Tel Aviv last season to an Israeli Premier League Championship and was named MVP of the finals.

He averaged 14.4 points and 4.1 assists during the season.

For now, Arroyo says he's very happy while being back home for the FIBA Americas qualifier.

"It's always wonderful to be able to play in front of your fans. It fills me with joy," added Arroyo, who spent seven seasons in the NBA with Toronto, Denver, Utah, Detroit and Orlando.



it'd be a good pick-up...especially for Boston.

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sources are also saying he has a 1 million dollar offer on the table from the Bulls for 1 season...

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Bulls not interested in Arroyo

By
John Jackson
on September 1, 2009 7:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

If you thought the Bulls signing Carlos Arroyo didn't make sense, you're not alone. The Bulls agree with you.

A Bulls source said Tuesday that there was "no truth at all" to a report in a Puerto Rican newspaper over the weekend that the veteran point guard was close to signing a one year, $1 million contract with the Bulls.

The Bulls are deep at the position with Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich, Lindsay Hunter and Jannero Pargo capable of playing there.

There is a feeling that the report came from the agent for Arroyo as a way to drum up interest for his client.