"Lester Hudson hasn't put on hold his dream of continuing to play in the NBA.

The Memphis native simply is no longer waiting for an end to the lockout.

Hudson left town earlier this week for China, where he will join the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

Under Chinese Basketball Association rules, Hudson must play the full season without an opt-out clause should the NBA lockout end. The CBA's regular season runs through the middle of February.

Hudson, 27, will play with Washington Wizards free agent Yi Jianlian and former Indiana Pacer Fred Jones. Phoenix Suns restricted free-agent guard Aaron Brooks has agreed to a one-year deal with Guangdong, according to Yahoo! Sports."