"Throughout this prolonged NBA lockout, Lakers forward Pau Gasol dismissed the prospects of playing overseas beyond taking part in the FIBA European Championships. Gasol held enough optimism that the owners and players union could at least salvage part of the 2011-2012 season.

But with the possibility of a lost season now on the horizon, Gasol reportedly told Spanish media he and his brother, Marc, would play for Barcelona.

'If they cancel the season we would like to play here," Gasol said, according to Slam. "I speak for myself, but Marc would also like to play for Barcelona.""