Milwaukee free agent Charlie Bell's agent, Mark Bartelstein, has said his client still hopes to play in the NBA this season, but it will not be with the Bucks.

The 6-foot-3 Bell and the Bucks have reached an impasse on negotiations for a multi-year contract, and with the start of training camp approaching in less than three weeks, the restricted free agent is ready to move on to a European club or another NBA team.

"A lot of frustration has built up throughout the summer," Bartelstein said. "The Bucks are certainly entitled to do what's in the best interest of the franchise.

"He feels the Bucks have sent him a message about how important he is to them. The waters have become poisoned at this point, and he doesn't want to be in Milwaukee any more."