Cavs' Parker is hopeful lockout can be avoided

One option for the players is to decertify the National Basketball Players Association, which would mean the owners couldn't technically lock them out.

"That's speculation," Parker said. "Honestly, it doesn't seem like much is happening now. Negotiations are like that. Nothing happens until the last minute."

Some players are considering playing overseas if there is a lockout — if it's allowable under the terms of their contract. That includes some of the Pacers.

"I would go over there if I could," Pacers guard Dahntay Jones said. "I like to play basketball. Obviously, a paycheck is a bonus, but I really like playing basketball first. Any time I get a chance to play, I would do it."

"I'd go over there in a heartbeat if I was going to be a free agent this summer," Pacers forward Danny Granger said. "I'm not too sure, since I was told my contract could be voided if I got hurt. It's not worth messing up my contract."

Parker, who played several years for Maccabi Tel Aviv, said he thought players would be allowed to play overseas.

"I don't think (the contracts) are voided," Parker said. "In '98, they were on hold and we lost the money. I think the European thing is an option.

"It would be a competitive market. Everyone wouldn't be able to go."

Parker said he's not sure what is going to happen.

"I was involved in the one in '98," he said. "It seems like this one has a little more distance between parties. You never know what will happen. I'm hopeful that something will get resolved."