Built Ford Tough Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 TORONTO - The Raptors have lost another player, but this one will come back if the NBA season gets played. Guard Leandro Barbosa has signed with Brazilian club Flamengo. Barbosa’s deal has an NBA out that will be activated whenever the lockout ends. Swingman Sonny Weems has already signed to play in Lithuania for the entire season, with no lockout provision. "I'm delighted to play in Brazil after so much time, 'cause Brazilian basketball improved a lot in recent years," Barbosa said. "I had proposals from China, Turkey and other countries. But I was sure I'd be happy here." Barbosa had considered opting out the final year of his contract with the Raptors to sign a longer deal in his native country, but was not able to find anything close to the $7.6 million U.S. guaranteed the Raptors still owe him for 2011-12. http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/18/barbosa-heads-back-to-brazil He has an opt-out clause with the team if there is an NBA season this year, so he would be back with the Raptors if there is a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?QuestionMark? Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Good for him. I imagine Brazil is fun place to hang out at even without playing basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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