Kobe doesn't talk with Besiktas

Kobe Bryant finally silenced the rumors saying that he will not be playing for Turkish basketball team Besiktas for the 2011-2012 season while the lockout is on going. Besiktas reported that they were going to have a meeting with Kobe's agents on Saturday July 30th but it was reported that they didn't meet and "haven't spoken in weeks."

The 5 time NBA Champ reportedly wanted 1 million dollars a month to sign with Besiktas. The club already dished out loads of money for fellow All Star Deron Williams, who has already signed a deal with the Turkish Club worth somewhere in the 5 million dollar range. Williams tweeted a picture of the contract and his signature back when he signed in mid July.

Bryant is still open to options about playing overseas but said his chances of playing for the club were at "zero percent."

Deron Williams headed to Turkey?

If the lockout continues and the 2011-2012 season is skipped there will be at least one player still playing and that is Deron Williams. The Nets all star point guard, who had played for the Jazz in years past and lead Illinois to the National Championship berth said that he will be headed to Turkey this winter if the lockout is not lifted in time. The contract is a one year five million dollar deal for the Turkish club, Besiktas. Besiktas is the same club that signed Allen Iverson for a brief period last season and is looking to bring up a contract possibility with Kobe Bryant. After the news broke several other NBA players, such as Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony looked at playing overseas as a possibility. The possible loss of key players overseas should defiantly help the NBA come to an agreement.