Kyle Singler has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to replace Rudy Fernandez, according to sources.
Singler was drafted by the Pistions in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft, but will remain in Spain after a strong showing with Alicante.
“Real Madrid presented a really attractive package that Kyle couldn’t pass up,” agent Greg Lawrence said. “While playing in Alicante, Kyle fell in love with Spain, but he’s also looking forward to career in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons.”
Some European teams are waiting for the official of the NBA's new labor agreement before releasing players from their contracts.
While players are not yet free to leave, they are not being asked to play in games.
George Hill is close to agreeing to a deal with Olympiakos of Greece.
Hill was traded from the Spurs to the Pacers on draft night.
Lamar Odom and Besiktas have reached agreement on a deal, according to a source.
Odom has indicated that he plans to join the Istanbul-based team as early as next week if the NBA lockout continues.
Sources told ESPN.com that the deal would pay Odom in excess of $2 million if he spends the rest of the season with Besiktas.
Tyreke Evans has signed with Virtus Roma on a deal that will last through the end of the lockout.
Evans played 57 games in 10-11 due to plantar fasciitis.
Roma had been starting Anthony Maestranzi at point guard. Luigi Datome, Clay Tucker, Vladimir Dasic and Uros Slokar also start for Roma.
Roma has a 3-4 record in Italian Lega A, mos recently losing to Dinamo Basket Sassari.
Tyreke Evans is in advanced talks with Lottomatica Roma on a deal that would extend during the remainder of the NBA lockout, according to a source.
Evans was the 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Brook Lopez has an offer on the table from Turkish club Besiktas, according to sources. Lopez has yet to accept the offer.
If Lopez elects to reject the offer, Besiktas will likely turn to Lamar Odom.
Lamar Odom is being pursued by Turkish club Besiktas, according to sources.
Sources said Odom is giving serious consideration to the opportunity after Kevin Love rejected an offer from the team that currently features Deron Williams.
Besiktas has also been in contact with Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Nene and Marcin Gortat.
Following the departure of Patty Mills, the Melbourne Tigers will reach out to Andrew Bogut.
Bogut has been sidelined during the course of the current NBA lockout and had indicated he wanted to join the Sydney Kings before issues with his insurance ultimately scuttled his signing.
The Melbourne Tigers have released Patty Mills from his contract effective immediately, allowing him to sign with Chinese club Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers.
Tigers CEO Seamus McPeake explained that the Tigers policy is not to hold players back.
“It was a similar situation with David Barlow and Mark Bradtke. They received very lucrative offers overseas and it was in their best interests to pursue the opportunity. Patty has received a great offer and being an Olympic year we will always do what is best for him.”
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