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(Motiejunas) has a contract with Benetton Treviso, but has plans to move to the NBA. However, he would only be able to sign a deal with the Houston Rockets from 1 July. FIBA.com

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Donatas Motiejunas 

Despite some good news about Jasikevicius, some sorrow was gulped as well, as (Rockets draftee) Donatas Motiejunas, who looked set to make a debut in the national team after two years of not making the roster, will most likely miss this summer, with chance to see him in the national squad at a minimal. FIBA.com

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Lithuania, Donatas Motiejunas 

“I spoke a lot with Donatas, he really wants to play, but hasn’t signed a contract yet. He would be risking his NBA contract in case of an injury. He told me that he could only come on 2 July, but that would literally be the day before the Olympic Qualifying Tournament starts,” (Lithuanian head coach) Kemzura told reporters. FIBA.com

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Lithuania, Donatas Motiejunas 

The third attempt by Donatas Motiejunas to make the national team is under a question mark. Lithuanian forward expects to sign a contract with the Houston Rockets this summer but due to NBA rules he would risk losing the contract in case of an injury. Motiejunas was the 20th overall pick by Minnesota Timberwolves in 2011 NBA Draft but the T-Wolves traded him to Houston Rockets. The player decided to spend one more year in Europe before moving to the NBA. After two seasons in Italy with Benetton Treviso, Motiejunas made a move to Asseco Prokom in order to have an opportunity to play in Euroleague. TalkBasket

Houston Rockets, Lithuania, Donatas Motiejunas 

Mark Berman: Rockets GM Daryl Morey says team plans to add PF/C Donatas Motiejunas to the roster for next season. Morey expects no issues w/ the contract Twitter

Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey, Donatas Motiejunas 

Although Donatas Motiejunas has been linked with a move to Anadolu Efes by Turkish media, it might turn out that these talks are just unweighed rumors. Tomas Pacesas, the player’s coach at the Polish side Asseco Prokom, was surprised to hear such a scenario. "He's moving where? Turkey? First time I've heard about it. We're on a bus together with him in Moscow. We have just flown to a VTB League game. There are no talks of someone leaving the club," the Lithuanian specialist told lrytas.lt. The Hoop

Turkey, Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Houston’s first round draft pick Donatas Motiejunas might be on the move again, as the Lithuanian 7-footer has drawn interest from several European clubs (Anadolu Efes, Khimki Moscow and Avozmash Mariupol among them). SheridanHoops

Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Mete Aktas: Donatas Motiejunas, the 20th pick in the '11 draft whose rights belong to the H.Rockets is on the verge of signing with A.Efes. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Draft, Donatas Motiejunas 

Can Pelister: Anadolu Efes' first choice is Milan Macvan but source says, Efes had an agreement with Donatas Motiejunas and he might be in Turkey today. Twitter

Turkey, Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: Source close to Motiejunas reports to Sportando that the player didn't reach any agreement with Efes yet. Two other teams are targeting him Twitter

Turkey, Donatas Motiejunas, Anadolu Efes 

Emiliano Carchia: Rookie forward Donatas Motiejunas will remain in Europe and won't play for the Rockets this season. Via Fox Sports Houston Twitter

Houston Rockets, Europe, Donatas Motiejunas 

There's a chance Rockets first-round pick Donatas Motiejunas could remain with his Polish team and presumably miss the entire NBA season. So says Lithuanian website BasketNet. The site managed to track down Motiejunas' father and snag this quote (in yet another horrible example of Google Translate): This website "BasketNews.lt affirmed basketball dad Vidas Motiejunas. "Donate remain in Poland, because it has a contract until the end of the season and guided him. Not even thought about the NBA this season. N. is still young, before all eyes, "- site" BasketNews.lt "said Donato dad. The Dream Shake

Houston Rockets, Poland, Donatas Motiejunas 

Benetton Treviso officially signed for the upcoming season Brian Scalabrine. Former Bulls was signed as American while he is waiting for the Italian passport. Scalabrine, who won also an NBA title with Boston Celtics, is in Treviso since weeks practicing with the team. Treviso also announced the loan to Asseco Prokom Gdynia of Donatas Motiejunas. Sportando

Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Brian Scalabrine, Benetton Treviso, Donatas Motiejunas 

As reported by Lrytas.lt, Asseco Prokom reached a two-year agreement with Donatas Motiejunas. The Lithuanian big man spent the last two years in Italy with Benetton Treviso and was selected by Minnesota Timberwolves in the last NBA draft (20th overall pick) and then traded to Houston Rockets. Asseco Prokom will also pay a buyout to Benetton Treviso because Motiejunas has still one year left on the contract with the team. With the new deal with Prokom, Motiejunas has an NBA out and he can leave as soon as he gets a call from Rockets. Now Treviso will likely sign Brian Scalabrine who is practicing with the team since weeks. Sportando

Houston Rockets, Lockout, Poland, Donatas Motiejunas 

Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas has returned to play for Benetton Treviso in Italy according to his agent, Herb Rudoy, in a text message to FOX 26 Sports. Rudoy did not indicate in his text message if Motiejunas has an out-clause in his contract which would allow him to return to the NBA when the lockout ends. FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Benetton Treviso, Donatas Motiejunas 

Besiktas is interested in Donatas Motiejunas. Salsa Basket

Houston Rockets, Turkey, Besiktas, Donatas Motiejunas 

Motiejunas's position is linked to the NBA lockout. Sasha Djordjevic: "While there's the lockout, he is staying put. And I hope to have him for as long as possible." Gazzetta dello Sport

Houston Rockets, Donatas Motiejunas 

Hours before the NBA locked out its players on Thursday, Rockets rookie Donatas Motiejunas returned to Italy expecting to rejoin his previous team. Motiejunas said he expects to accept an offer from Benetton Treviso to resume his career there for the duration of the NBA lockout and perhaps through next season. Just a week after he joined the Rockets in a draft-night deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Motiejunas left Houston on Thursday to resume training in Treviso. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Italy, Benetton Treviso, Donatas Motiejunas 

“I still have a contract with Benetton,” Motiejunas, the 20th player taken in the NBA Draft last week, said. “They told me if I want to leave in the middle of the season when the team that took me, Houston, wants me, they would let me go. That will be no problem. “That’s why I’m happy, and a little bit sad. The situation is very tough right now. I don’t really want to go away from the team. I’m not happy about that. That was one of the greatest things that happened in my life, that this team picked me. They really supported me. I appreciated all the fans and all the staff that was working with me. I really feel bad about what is happening right now.” Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Italy, Benetton Treviso, Donatas Motiejunas 

Motiejunas said he would consider remaining with Benetton throughout next season, depending on input from the Rockets. He and his representatives cannot, however, have any communication with the Rockets during the lockout. Before the lockout began, the Rockets did make their tender offer to their draft picks to maintain their NBA rights to them. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Italy, Benetton Treviso, Donatas Motiejunas