Carlos Delfino received an offer from Siena 10 days ago that includes an NBA out clause.

The financial offer was less than what Delfino is prepared to accept.

Virtus Bologna is close to signing Chris Douglas-Roberts to a contract.

The deal will be for one season and will not contain an NBA out.

Starting Monday, dozens of pro players are expected to compete in an NBA-only league in Las Vegas, according to longtime trainer Joe Abunassar, a driving force behind the league.

Among the 40 or so players currently committed to playing are Knicks guard Chauncey Billups, Knicks forward Shawnie Williams and New York rookie guard Iman Shumpert.

Others include Wizards guard John Wall, Memphis forward Zach Randolph, Bucks guard Stephen jackson and Nuggets forward Al Harrington.

Andrew Bogut is getting closer to signing a deal in Australia.

The Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers are the two frontrunners amongst five teams actively negotiating with Bogut.

Initial talk of a seven-figure figure to insure Bogut has decreased because it will be for a shorter block of time.

Andrew Bogut has spoken with Perth coach Rob Beveridge in an attempt to convince him to play for the Wildcats in the upcoming NBL season.

Bogut would have to fork out the insurance cover for his multi-million dollar NBA contract, with early estimates suggesting that could be in the vicinity of $500,000.

"Signing Bogut would be like Perth Glory signing (David) Beckham," CEO Nick Marvin said on Friday.

"It would change the landscape of sport in WA.

"But we are on the borderline in (terms of) having room in the cap for Bogut, both in points and salary cap.

"We have asked the NBL to give us an official ruling on that. That is by far the greatest stumbling block we have.

"The half-a-million dollars (to pay for his insurance) is going to be more of an effort goal. We don't have half-a-million dollars, but I'm hoping that if someone like Bogut came to Perth, we could raise that money through corporate and government support."