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Carlos Arroyo Signs in Turkey

Found December 23, 2011 on SLAM Online:
PLAYERS: Carlos Arroyo
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Miami Heat

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Carlos Arroyo, who played for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics last season, has signed with Turkish club Besiktas Milangaz. Via Sportando: “Besiktas agreed to terms with Carlos Arroyo. The Puerto Rican PG was free agent and is expected to join his new team from December 27th. Milangaz, the sponsor of Besiktas, approved his contract and gave the OK to finalize the deal.”
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