"Word came recently that 6-11 center Marcin Gortat of the Phoenix Suns, a native of Poland, would be headed over to Russia to play pro ball while the NBA and its players work out a new CBA. His agent begs to differ.

"I can assure you that the story claiming that he has reached an agreement with Spartak St. Petersburg of Russia, is incorrect," Gortat's agent, Guy Zucker, said, according to HoopsHype. "While I have a lot of respect for Spartak St. Petersburg and its GM, Alex Karvanen, Gortat has not signed with or reached an agreement with Spartak St. Petersburg or any club whatsoever." "