"Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love informed Besiktas of Turkey on Sunday that he's declining their offer to sign with the Istanbul-based club and team up with New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams.

"I didn't feel it was the right decision for me at this time," Love told ESPN.com.

Love, though, said playing abroad if the lockout drags on "is still very much an option" he's considering.

NTV Spor of Turkey reported Friday that Love and Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng were Besiktas' top two targets in its search for an elite forward to play alongside Williams."