FIBA: NBA stars can play overseas

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    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.

    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.

    In a ruling that paves the way for players to earn a paycheck, FIBA agreed with NBA and players' association officials that players are free to sign anywhere but do so at their own risk of injury.

    "As the world governing body for basketball, we strongly hope that the labor dispute will be resolved as soon as possible, and that the NBA season is able to begin as scheduled," secretary general Patrick Baumann said in a statement.

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/6815642/fiba-nba-stars-play-overseas-own-risk
     

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