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08:10 AM ET 12.01 | Players knew the contracts they signed with opt-out clauses in Europe allowed for more freedom than those signed in China, which limits player movement back the NBA. [For] the handful of NBA free agents like Wilson Chandler, J.R. Smith, Patty Mills, Kenyon Martin and Aaron Brooks -- who'd bet against a settlement by signing to play in the Chinese Basketball Association -- leaving isn't so simple. With the Chinese season already two weeks old, they're under contract to stay put. ... So as the glittery NBA season looms, they're slogging it out in China where salaries aren't great, travel can be arduous, the accommodations aren't always luxurious and the food is a constant adventure.

Kenyon Martin, Icon Sports

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December 1, 2011 08:13 AM ET

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Hahahahahahahaha!

Why don't I feel bad for them?

Epoch1

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December 1, 2011 08:21 AM ET

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Looking For A Get Out Of Jail Card, Bros?

I Love LA

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December 1, 2011 08:41 AM ET

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It's too bad more didn't go to China.

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December 1, 2011 09:22 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:47 AM ET 12.01 by G-B

LeChoke, Melo, and CP3 almost played there. Dang, that could have been good.

It would have been GREAT.

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December 1, 2011 10:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET 12.01 by Epoch1

Hahahahahahahaha!Why don't I feel bad for them?

I love it! Good for them. Can't feel sorry for these guys at all. Good morning all.

SoonerThunder

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December 1, 2011 10:31 AM ET

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David Stern did say he wanted to globalize the NBA...

Patriots Go Go…

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December 1, 2011 11:55 AM ET

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how long are they 'stuck' there?

misterserie

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December 1, 2011 12:45 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET 12.01 by I Love LA

Looking For A Get Out Of Jail Card, Bros?

There's no place like home, Bros.

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December 1, 2011 01:46 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:34 PM ET 12.01 by Mr.Jay

Until their lawyers can find a loophole and exploit it in order to break their Chinese contracts.

China believes in contracts?

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December 1, 2011 03:01 PM ET

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i thought the idea was that the chinese league paid more than the euro leagues and that was the reason some guys were willing to commit to a full season........if so, show me someone whos signed in china and i'll show you someone who didn't save any money and needed a paycheck. sad. hard to feel bad for them