With no NBA out clause, Ivan Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association, a league source told RealGM.

Johnson, the 6-foot-8 free agent forward, received interest throughout NBA free agency, and his four finalists were the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls, a source said. He decided to accept a more lucrative deal in China – where he spent the 2011 season – instead of continuing to wait for an organization to enhance its offer.

Johnson also is hoping to take advantage of China’s shorter season and return to the States late in the NBA season, when teams will deal with possible injuries and look to add pieces.

There remains strong interest in Johnson, and the 29-year-old took a deal for one season in order to return next year. RealGM first reported on Aug. 16 that Johnson had started to seriously consider leaving the NBA for offers in China and Italy.

Johnson averaged 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds over two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, carving a role as an active, tough big man after bouncing around in his basketball career.

Luke Babbitt has agreed to sign a one-year deal with BC Nizhny Novgorod of Russia.

The contract does not include an NBA out clause.

“My take is Luke needs to play 30 minutes a game and play a more expanded role," agent Bill Duffy said. "We've had recent success with both Danny Green (of the San Antonio Spurs) and Patrick Beverley (of the Houston Rockets) getting an opportunity to develop their games in Europe and return to the NBA. The NBA is a league of opportunity. We feel strongly this is the best move for Luke at this time.”

Portland opted not to exercise the fourth year of Babbitt's rookie contract before the 2012-13 season began, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Demetri McCamey has signed a one-year contract – without an NBA opt-out clause – with Cairns Taipans of the Australian National Basketball League, a source told RealGM.

McCamey had been in discussions with a few NBA teams about a possible training camp invite, but the 6-foot-3 guard decided to take a guaranteed deal in the same league into which James Ennis signed. McCamey was impressive in the Las Vegas summer league, averaging 8.6 points and two rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

McCamey, 24, had a standout college career at the University of Illinois, going unselected in the 2011 NBA draft. He’s expected to receive heavy minutes at point guard with his new team in Australia.

Jordan Hicks will play next season for Union Rennes, a team located in France.

“Having an opportunity to play professional basketball is a surreal feeling and comes with a mixed bag of emotions after everything I’ve been through,” Hicks said. “I am excited to get to France, am ready to get back to work on the court and look forward to meeting my new teammates and coaches.”

Hicks played four seasons at Loyola, averaging 7.0 points and 3.6 rebounds over 103 appearances.

Olympiacos BC has signed Ioannis Papapetrou to a five-year deal worth approximately $2 million, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

Papapetrou averaged 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds as a freshman for the Texas Longhorns last season.

Papapetrou recently played for the Greek national team at the U-20 European Championships.

Former NBA forward Antoine Wright is close to signing a deal with Israel’s Gilboa Galil, a source told RealGM.

Wright, 29, had been trying to make a comeback to the NBA, but he’s since focused on signing overseas. His new contract is expected to be finalized within the next few days.

Wright, the No. 15 pick to the Nets in the 2005 NBA draft, averaged 5.4 points and 2.3 in six seasons in the NBA. He played for New Jersey as well as the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings.

Toronto Raptors summer league forward Alade Aminu has reached agreement on a one-year contract to return to Pinar Karsiyaka of the Eurocup league, a source told RealGM.

Aminu, the older brother of Al-Farouq Aminu, played with the Turkish team last season and had been pursued by clubs in Spain, Italy and China.

Aminu, 25, posted three points and one rebound in eight minutes of action in one game for the Raptors’ summer league squad last month. He’s not expected to accept summer league invitations next year.

After going unselected in the 2009 NBA draft, Aminu played in the D-League before pursuing overseas offers.

Kyle Weaver has signed with Napoli Basket of Italy.

Weaver was a second round pick in 2008 by the Charlotte Bobcats and subsequently traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Weaver has mainly played in the D-League along with brief stints in the NBA, Belgium and Germany.

Travis Leslie has signed with French team JSF Nanterre, the club announced on Saturday.

Leslie played 10 games for the Los Angeles Clippers two seasons ago and spent time on the Utah Jazz's roster last season.

Leslie was the No. 47 pick in the 2011 draft.

Kim English has signed a contract with Montepaschi Siena, according to two sources.

The deal includes an opt out clause if English lands a deal in the NBA by Aug. 22.

English was a second round pick in the 2012 NBA draft and played one season with the Detroit Pistons.