Ron Artest will meet with the Cheshire Jets in Britain later in August to discuss joining the team during the NBA's lockout.

Peter Hawkins, director of the Jets, said on the team's website: "We are honoured that Ron has even mentioned the prospect of joining The Jets. Financially we have nothing to offer him, but it would be so significant for UK basketball we have offered him a stake in the club and all the love in the world!"