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Jorge Sierra: FC Barcelona big man Erazem Lorbek was not very willing to talk about his NBA future this morning after the Spanish League awards ceremony. Lorbek did say, though, that the fact that San Antonio owns his rights now makes the NBA more appealing to him. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, FC Barcelona, Erazem Lorbek 

When asked by a reporter if he had an offer on the table from FC Barcelona, Lorbek said he didn't know and laughed. He's focused on the Spanish playoffs and the Euroleague Final Four for now. Sulia

San Antonio Spurs, FC Barcelona, Erazem Lorbek 

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have ruled out signing Sofoklis Schortsanitis. Encestando

Real Madrid, Sofoklis Schortsanitis, FC Barcelona 

Karl wore an FC Barcelona soccer jersey during his pregame media session. Karl said he chose the top as a tribute to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, who is from Spain. Rubio will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury. "I felt bad for Ricky Rubio," Karl said. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, George Karl, Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona, Injuries, Spain 

FC Barcelona would be interested in Ersan Ilyasova if Erazem Lorbek is not re-signed. Sport.es

Milwaukee Bucks, FC Barcelona, Ersan Ilyasova 

Remember Fran Vazquez? The Magic haven't forgotten the forgotten man of their 2005 draft. Smith said Vazquez' contractual situation will allow him to come over to the states and maybe finally attempt to make the Magic's roster. "That's the plan," Smith said of the Spanish power forward. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

Rubio thinks Vázquez can help the Magic if Vázquez decides to sign with the Magic when his contract with Barçelona ends after this season. “He’s physically ready to come here,” Rubio said today of the 6-foot-10 big man. “I played with him a couple of years in Barçelona, and it’s easy to play with him because he doesn’t need the ball. He’s a worker. He’s going to fight for every rebound. He’s going to fight every possession. And you can throw the ball in there, and he’s going to catch it and throw it down.” Orlando Sentinel

Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, Ricky Rubio, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

DeSagana Diop: I'm going to miss real Madrid against Barca today, promise my kids I was gonna take them to the playground after practice. Daddy duty Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, DeSagana Diop 

The Boston Celtics might have more NBA titles, but the Los Angeles Lakers are the champions of Facebook. The Lakers are the first American professional sports team to surpass 11 million Facebook fans and now rank fourth worldwide behind a trio of European soccer clubs — FC Barcelona (23 million), Real Madrid (22 million) and Manchester United (20 million). Media Bistro

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Facebook 

The Lakers have become the first American sports team to amass 11,000,000 users on Facebook it was announced today. The team leads all North American sports teams with Facebook users and ranks fourth worldwide behind European soccer clubs FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United. The Los Angeles Lakers joined the social media scene during the 2008-09 season creating an official Facebook page and Twitter account. The Lakers Facebook page offers fans the opportunity to view exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos of the team while also giving the fans a chance to connect with every part of the organization including the team’s community outreach efforts, the Lakers Girls and coaching staff. In addition, the team offers exclusive merchandise deals to its followers on Facebook. NBA.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Facebook 

Only five European teams could afford signing Gasol: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow, Efes or Olympiacos. Marca.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, Europe, Marc Gasol, CSKA Moscow, Anadolu Efes 

Pau Gasol: "It's looking more and more likely that I could play again with Barça." SPORT.es

Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Spain 

Pau Gasol: "To tell you the truth, I don't see myself playing with Real Madrid." SPORT.es

Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Spain 

FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell: "We don't have the financial muscle to sign the Gasol brothers until the lockout ends." ElMundo.es

Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Pau Gasol, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Marc Gasol 

FC Barcelona Regal announced Monday that it has agreed to terms with star guard Juan Carlos Navarro on a contract extension through 2015. Navarro (1.91 meters, 31 years old) will appear with club president Sandro Rosell at a press conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the signing. Euroleague.net

FC Barcelona, Spain, Juan Carlos Navarro 

While Regal Barcelona has Rubio's rights, he questions whether there is a role for him any longer and plans to discuss the matter with team officials. "They have like 12 players ... so it's hard right now," Rubio said. "I want to talk to them about their opinion and what they're expecting. I don't know what they want to do." SI.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona, Lockout 

Ricky Rubio: "I have offers from Spain and Turkey, but if I go back to Europe I will only play at home. I only consider the option of playing in Spain." SPORT.es

Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Spain, Turkey 

On playing with the Gasol brothers in Barcelona: "It's what I would like to, but we will see if they are willing to do it." SPORT.es

Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Spain 

Rubio: "My priority is Barça because they have my rights and because I would like to play again with players like Sada or Navarro." SPORT.es

Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Spain 

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio says he will consider playing for his former team Barcelona if the NBA season is canceled because of the ongoing lockout. ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona, Lockout, Spain