Associated Press
 
July 3, 2009
 
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.
 
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
 
Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, didn't immediately return calls or e-mails.
 
The 6-foot-10 forward who helped the Orlando Magic to the NBA finals arrived in Portland on Thursday to meet Blazers executives and tour the city.
 
He opted out of his Orlando contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from New Jersey. Turkoglu was due $7.3 million next season in the final year of his $36 million, six-year deal with Orlando. He averaged 16.8 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.
 
Earlier Friday, there were reports that Turkoglu had agreed in principle with the Blazers.