Even though the math says the NBA players are leaving money on the table for the current season that they will never get back, they appear to realize that holding firm for a favorable deal is about the future.

"Players know that they'll never see 57% again," wrote ESPN's Dave McMenamin. "If they go to 50, they never see 52.5 again. This about setting standards for the future."

McMenamin's comments have been Re-Tweeted several times, including by Kevin Durant.

Serge Ibaka has signed a two-month contract to join Real Madrid.

Ibaka will be paid $140,00 per month.

“I'm very proud to start being part of an historic club like Real Madrid,” Ibaka wrote on his web site Tuesday. “I'm thankful for this great opportunity as a person and as a player. I arrive with humility to try to learn from the coach and the teammates and, at the same time, with ambition to try to help the team win as many games as possible while I'm with the team. I'm excited to get to know the team's fans.”

Ibaka played in Spain most recently for Ricoh Manresa.

Kevin Durant recorded a triple-double in Sunday's exhibition game played in Oklahoma City. Durant had 42 points, 26 rebounds and 11 assists in a 176-171 victory in overtime.

Chris Paul, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and James Harden were amongst the other NBA players to participate.

Several of the NBA's biggest stars are planning an overseas world tour.

From October 30th to November 9th, players will tour Puerto Rico, London, Macau and Australia.

Players will be paid up to $1 million and some of the money will also go to charity.

Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Amar'e Stoudemire, Chris Paul and Carlos Boozer are expected to appear.

Kevin Durant and Kevin Garnett may also appear in the tour.

If the NBA is able to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, then the tour will be canceled.

Seven players from the 2011 NBA All-Star Game have committed to play in next Sunday's exhibition game in Oklahoma City hosted by Kevin Durant.

Durant, Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. Also committed are John Wall, Rudy Gay and Jeff Green.

Desmond Mason said the remaining roster is "a long list of guys, and nobody's under 90 percent (committed to playing), but I won't announce anybody until they're 100 percent."

Thabo Sefolosha has signed with Fenerbahce Ulker of Turkey.

Sefolosha began his professional career with Tege Riviera Basket in his native Switzerland before joining Elan Chalon in France. He spent two seasons there between 2003 and 2005 and took part in the Eurocup both seasons. Sefolosha moved to Angelico Biella in Italy for the 2005-06 campaign.

Kevin Durant will host a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City with LeBron James and Blake Griffin, according to numerous sources.

Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade are also expected to participate.

The game is tentatively scheduled to be played Thursday, Oct. 27, inside the Cox Convention Center, which holds just shy of 14,000 for basketball.

Byron Mullens has decided to leave Panionis to return to the United States. But the team, according to sources, has replaced him with Marreese Speights of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mullens and Speights are both represented by Andy Miller.

Troy Weaver, an executive with the Thunder, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the general manager vacancy of the Blazers.

Weaver interviewed for the job in September and remained a prominent candidate, according to sources.

Dennis Lindsey remains a candidate, according to sources.

“They’re going to have a tough time finding guys who are established and content to leave for the uncertainty that’s come with that job,” one Western Conference executive said. “Even if they do offer a lot of money.”

Weaver turned down a chance to interview for at least one other GM position a year ago.

Kevin Durant has spent a considerable amount of time in South Florida this summer while working alongside Joe Johnson, who is a regular in the area.

Durant has played in a host of exhibition games during the lockout.