"So, which team will Ty Lawson play for this fall? He didn't even know how to pronounce it.

The answer is a Lithuanian team called Zalgiris Kaunas.

The reality of the NBA lockout is hitting home as Lawson — one of the Nuggets' top players — said Monday he agreed Sunday to play for this team, which also features former Nuggets teammate Sonny Weems.

"It's the best situation for me to go out there," Lawson said by phone. "Being at home, I'm not saying I'm a lazy person, but I want to be in the gym. And plus, it's a new experience going out to Lithuania, so why not? It was a no-brainer.""