Players who left NBA during lockout

[D-Plan]

Darius Songaila (former 76ers) to Lietuvos Rytas

Hilton Armstrong (former Hawks) to ASVEL

DeJuan Summers (former Pistons) to Montepaschi Siena

[Mindozas]

Songaila didn't sign with Rytas

Also you could add:

Nenad Krstic (CSKA)
David Andersen (Siena)
Mustapha Shakur (Pau-Orthez)

[hoopscoop]

These were former NBA players, except for Nenad, the moment last season ended. Basically Songaila or Summers did not play at all, Armstrong and Anderson were amongst the dozen worst bigs in the game.

[goga78]

These were former NBA players, except for Nenad, the moment last season ended. Basically Songaila or Summers did not play at all, Armstrong and Anderson were amongst the dozen worst bigs in the game.

So? All of them are NBA players that decided not to pursue further NBA plans, whether coincidentally with the lockout or because of it.

[hoopscoop]

Look, the truth is, even without lockout they were playing in europe. That is a fundamental difference. To have a choice or not.

[CKR13]

Sonny Weems despite being a restricted free agent, is reportedly signing with a team in Europe.

[durden_tyler]

Great thread. At least we can monitor the player movements in this rather special offseason.

More importantly, we get to see if stars eventually do play outside the NBA even temporarily. Good to see it's just scrubs that have "left" the NBA so far-- though as one mentioned not necessarily because of the lockout.

[CKR13]

Let's see if any among the American drafted rookies will play overseas; since all of them are un-signed to contracts, but teams do hold their draft rights.

[toikins]

i wonder what's their plan on ngombo.

[D-Plan]

Songaila didn't sign with Rytas

Also you could add:

Nenad Krstic (CSKA)
David Andersen (Siena)
Mustapha Shakur (Pau-Orthez)

Good points,but Krstic left NBA before official lockout,and please add links that prove information about transactions.My bad with Songaila,yeah it is just the rumour

[durden_tyler]

How legit is this rumor:

Real Madrid To Offer Six-Year Deal To Fernandez
Jul 03, 2011 1:30 PM EDT

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported on Sunday that Real Madrid will offer a six-year deal to Rudy Fernandez worth $4.35 million annually.

Fernandez is due $2.2 million next season and would become a restricted free agent in 12-13.

Fernandez was traded to the Mavericks on the night of the draft.

Fernandez is expected to honor the remainder of his NBA contract and then return to Spain.
Via Dallas Morning News

Not very familiar with Euro's salary and contracts, so a) is it possible that they dole out that contract to Fernandez and b) are there any reports that Fernandez really wants out of the NBA (since this is a long-term contract Real is offering) despite the fact he got traded to the champion Dallas Mavericks, where he can have major minutes...

Also, if true, he'd be the first real "victim" from this lockout after all, he's really not a scrub (though not a star) to be involved in rumors...

[CKR13]

Sounds like a legitimate offer from Real Madrid of ACB. I even read a similar story on an affiliated site by ACB. The documented desire of Fernandez to leave the NBA is among the factors on which this could be an eventuality.

Fernandez is due to make $2,180,443 in 2011-2012 but if the lockout ends up devouring the NBA season, I can see Fernandez signing with Real Madrid. I also see the scenario of Real Madrid negotiating with the Portland Trailblazers for the buyout of Rudy's contract and securing a FIBA clearance.

[buterbrodas]

Rudy denied the offer, will stay in nba

[mvblair]

How legit is this rumor:

Like buter said, he's denied the rumor. I don't know. I have to think that he's looking forward to playing with the Mavs, since he'll probably be the starter. But he can make more money in Spain. Most players always take the money.

Look, the truth is, even without lockout they were playing in europe. That is a fundamental difference. To have a choice or not.

I think I disagree that they would all play in Europe. Those players (Anderson, Weems, Amrstrong, Shakur, etc) all were pretty good. It shocks me that Anderson couldn't find a home in the NBA. He has more talent in his off hand than most centers have in their entire body.

Also, there is no shame in playing in Europe. The leagues there are very high and a lot of a player's success at any level depends on the luck with coaches and compatibility with teammates.

[sinobball]

Josh Powell to Zhejiang Lions (China).
Dirk Nowitzki to Shanghai Sharks (China).

OK I think one of these was imagination on my part