Udoh to Israel, Lin to Italy?

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It appears as if Warriors forward Ekpe Udoh and guard Jeremy Lin will be heading overseas.According to a report out of Tel Aviv, Udoh has signed with Bnei Hasharon in Israel for the duration of the lockout. As for Lin, his agent said Monday that his client is poised to sign in Italy later this week.The 24-year-old Udoh is the third NBA veteran to sign with the team during the lockout. Udoh averaged 4.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season for the Warriors as a rookie.The news about Udoh first emerged on Twitter from writer David Pick with Eurobasket.com. That report indicated Udoh is expected to land in Israel Tuesday and will take part in Bneis Sunday night game.Udohs former Baylor teammates LaceDarius Dunn and Tweety Carter are also members of the team. Bnie Hasharon is 1-4 in the Israeli Basketball Super League.Previously Bnei Hasharon agreed to terms with Trevor Booker and J.J. Hickson, but each has since left and returned to the United States.Roger Montgomery, Lins agent, said his client was in the final stages of signing with a team in Italy but didnt want to divulge the team at this time in case things fall through.Jeremy is a young player who needs to play, Montgomery said. Hes not a veteran guy who can afford to sit around during the lockout. He needs game competition.

Both Udoh and Lin have opt-out clauses and will return to the United States if the NBA lockout is settled.

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