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Williams reportedly signed a $5 million contract with his Turkish team. He's scheduled to make $16.4 million with the Nets next season. "You don't jump at just any opportunity to go," Jones said. "The money has to be right and it has to be the right situation. That's why you have to think everything through first before going." Pacers T.J. Ford, Mike Dunleavy, Jeff Foster and Darren Collison said they are not looking to play outside of the United States. "That hasn't even crossed my mind," Collison said. "I want to see how things play out. I just want to stay positive as much as I can." Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Darren Collison, Mike Dunleavy, TJ Ford, Lockout, Jeff Foster 

“(Europe) is not an option for me,” said TJ Ford, most recently with the Pacers but currently a free agent. “Right now, the situation I’m in, being a free agent, I think it’s just best for me to just wait it out and see how it plays out. I know teams have interest so there’s not an issue of not being in the NBA if there’s a season. I just feel comfortable just waiting this thing out.” FOXSports Houston

Free Agency, TJ Ford, Lockout, Europe 

Europe is becoming an option for some NBA players, with or without contracts. Ford, the former star at Willowridge, said playing outside the United States is not an option for him. Lewis, the former star at Alief Elsik, said it's too early for him to give Europe any real consideration. "You always want to keep your options open because you never know what's going to happen," Lewis said. "Hopefully, we come to an agreement and continue playing in the NBA. Lowry does not rule out playing in Europe, if it's the right situation for him and his family. "I would definitely consider going over there, training or going overseas to play," Lowry said. "It's just got to be the best situation for me and my family. if you can get some type of out-clause and get your own insurance, I think it's a great situation to keep yourself in shape and keep yourself playing." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Kyle Lowry, Rashard Lewis, TJ Ford, Lockout, Europe 

With the NBA in the midst of a lockout, players from around the league must find places to work out other than NBA facilities which are off-limits. "Get a lot of good conditioning, good things can come from it," said Lowry. "It's a normal summer right now. "Everything is pretty much the same that I would be doing any other summer, if it was a lockout (or) no lockout." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Kyle Lowry, Rashard Lewis, TJ Ford, Lockout, Europe 

Lowry is also the Rockets player representative. "I know what's going on," Lowry said. "We're not meeting right now. We're scheduled to meet later on in the month. "As of right now there's no incentive to talk (with the owners). Nothing is happening. We're not losing anything besides Summer League. Hopefully, we can get something done. If not, we go from there." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Kyle Lowry, Rashard Lewis, TJ Ford, Lockout, Europe 

Lowry acknowledged that this is a scary time for the NBA. "I think so because of the popularity right now," Lowry said. "It's amazing how popular the game is. "You see the TV ratings and you see everything that's going on, it's just a tough situation to be in." Lewis agreed. "It's most definitely crazy, because right now we're hearing the worst," Lewis said. "We're hearing there might not be a season or we might miss some games. We'll do a lot of this (playing pick-up games). "Hopefully, we're not here all year long." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Kyle Lowry, Rashard Lewis, TJ Ford, Lockout, Europe 

T.J. Ford is one of the Pacers' five unrestricted free agents. He's open to playing overseas if a lockout occurs. "It's something I definitely thought about and I wouldn't rule it out, but I'm at a point in my career where I still want to play in the NBA," he said. "It would take a lot for me to go over there and play. I'm hoping nobody has to cross that bridge and things get resolved because the interest in the NBA is at a great level." Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, TJ Ford, Lockout, Europe 

Point guard T.J. Ford will stick with the team the rest of the season. Ford had hoped team officials would let him go home to Houston for the rest of the season after the two sides couldn't agree to a buyout earlier this week. Ford's playing days with the Pacers are over unless they get hit with a rash of injuries at point guard. Ford has played a total of 10 minutes since being pushed out of the rotation Jan. 17. Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, TJ Ford 

Ford's best opportunity to join another team ended when point guard Mike Bibby took a buyout from the Washington Wizards to sign with the Miami Heat. That apparently leaves Ford a Pacer for the rest of the season. "It's definitely frustrating, because you thought you had some opportunities, but nothing happened," Ford said. "I just have to keep moving forward and see what the next step is. Miami was my best chance." Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, TJ Ford, Mike Bibby 

Ford and the Pacers were open to a buyout, but the point guard would agree only if he knew a team would sign him. "I just want to play," Ford said. "I wanted to play last year, but the trade fell through (at the deadline), so I wasn't able to move on. Same scenario here." Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, TJ Ford, Mike Bibby 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Agent Bob Myers tells Y! that clients T.J. Ford (Pacers) and Jason Kapono (Sixers) are "both unlikely to be bought out." Midnight deadline. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, TJ Ford, Jason Kapono 

Adrian Wojnarowski: TJ Ford and Jason Kapono still without buyouts from Indy and 76ers, sources say. Before buyout, both would like to know where they're going. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, TJ Ford, Jason Kapono 

Mike Wells: Pacers and T.J. Ford still trying to work out a buyout. Ford wants to know a team will sign him before agreeing to the buyout. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, TJ Ford 

John Canzano: Portland's pursuit of Indiana PG TJ Ford is real, according to a source close to the guard. He'd still like to leverage additional years. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, TJ Ford 

Portland and Miami are expected to pursue Ford, league sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, TJ Ford 

The inability to pull off the trade means the Pacers will finish the season with their current roster, with the likely exception of point guard T.J. Ford. The Pacers plan to start negotiating a buyout with Ford to give him a chance to sign with a playoff-contending team before Tuesday's deadline. "I think I'm going to get an opportunity very soon," Ford said. "I knew coming into the season my time here was going to be short, and I felt this move was most likely to happen." Portland, Miami and New York are expected to have interest in Ford. He said he will agree to a buyout only if he knows a team will sign him and he will be able to make up the money he would lose in a buyout. "If not, I'll be a Pacer the rest of the season," Ford said. Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, TJ Ford 

Jason Quick: Bob Myers, agent for Pacers guard @TJ Ford : "We're just reviewing all our options on TJ at this point. Nothing is imminent.'' Twitter

Indiana Pacers, TJ Ford 

Alex Kennedy: If Brewer or Balkman are dealt to open roster spot, Knicks will pursue free agents Troy Murphy, T.J. Ford, Jared Jeffries or Earl Barron. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Troy Murphy, TJ Ford, Earl Barron, Jared Jeffries 

Mike Wells: Ford is only agreeing to a buyout if he knows for sure a team will sign him. "If not, I'll be a Pacer the rest of the season." Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, TJ Ford 

Alan Hahn: Not hearing much action at all coming from the Knicks. They're "making inquiries" but low expectations. Waiver targets: TJ Ford, Troy Murphy Twitter

New York Knicks, Troy Murphy, TJ Ford