"It's been expected that if Dirk Nowitzki decides to play overseas during the lockout, he would return to his native Germany. Bayern Munich reportedly has had interest as would plenty of teams.

But could he turn down $1.5 million per month?

That is what the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association are reportedly offering him, according to the German publication Bild.

This wouldn't be the first rumor of a big-money offer from China, Dwyane Wade was reportedly offered $2 million a month (something both sides denied). The Chinese league does not start play until December, so this all could be very preliminary."