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FIBA will clear NBA players to play overseas

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 04:07 PM PDT

If NBA stars are serious about playing overseas, basketball's governing body says they will be welcomed, as long as they promise to leave once the lockout ends. FIBA announced Friday it would clear NBA players under contract to play in its leagues during the work stoppage, provided the deals they sign come with opt-out clauses.

FIBA ruling opens global options during NBA lockout

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 12:53 PM PDT

NBA players looking at other options for next season during the league's ongoing lockout received a global golden ticket on Friday when FIBA announced it will approve transfers to other leagues.

FIBA to allow NBA players overseas (AP)

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 04:51 PM PDT

If NBA stars are serious about playing overseas, basketball's governing body says they will be welcomed, as long as they promise to leave once the lockout ends. FIBA announced Friday it would clear NBA players under contract to play in its leagues during the work stoppage, provided the deals they sign come with opt-out clauses.

FIBA: Locked-out NBA players can play overseas

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 09:34 AM PDT

GENEVA (AP) -- If NBA stars are serious about playing overseas, basketball's governing body says they will be welcomed.

NBA players cleared to compete overseas, federation says

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 01:11 PM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Basketball's international federation (FIBA) has given its approval for locked-out National Basketball Association (NBA) players to compete overseas during the work stoppage, it said on Friday.

NBA players cleared to take talents abroad

Posted: 30 Jul 2011 02:34 AM PDT

If NBA stars are serious about playing overseas, basketball's governing body says they will be welcomed. Just as long as they promise to leave once the lockout ends.

NBA players have permission from FIBA to compete overseas

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 09:57 PM PDT

If NBA players are serious about competing overseas, basketball's governing body says they will be welcomed. As long as they promise to leave once the lockout ends.

NBA: FIBA will clear NBA players to play overseas

Posted: 30 Jul 2011 04:01 AM PDT

If NBA stars are serious about playing overseas, basketball's governing body says they will be welcomed.

FIBA: NBA stars can play overseas, at own risk

Posted: 29 Jul 2011 02:50 PM PDT

Basketball's governing body said Friday it will clear NBA players under contract to play in its leagues during the lockout, as long as they return once it's over.

NBA stars get overseas approval

Posted: 30 Jul 2011 12:56 AM PDT

FIBA announced Friday it would clear NBA players under contract to play in its leagues during the work stoppage, provided the deals they sign come with opt-out clauses.