Jeffrey Rosen, the American owner of Maccabi Haifa, says that his team is in "serious talks" with Jordan Farmar, saying that the Nets' back-up point guard "has expressed great interest to play for Maccabi Haifa." A deal would presumably include an out clause for when the NBA lockout ends.

The Nets beat Haifa 108-70 in their first exhibition game last season, with Farmar registering seven points and four rebounds. There are reports that Israel's top team, Maccabi Tel Aviv, is also interested in Farmar.  Meanwhile, another Nets guard, Mario West, has signed with Verona in the Italian League, according to Gazzetta della Sport, Italy's leading sports journal. West had been expected to get an invite to Nets' training camp after finishing last season on a couple of 10-day contracts.

• Israeli team eyes New Jersey Nets' Jordan Farmar for lockout play - Marc Stein - ESPN New York
• Jordan Farmar close to an agreement with Maccabi Haifa - David Pick - Eurobasket
• Nets guard Jordan Farmar in negotiations with Israeli club Maccabi Haifa - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
  
• Jordan Farmar in talks to play in Israel for Maccabi Haifa - Kurt Helin - NBC Sports
• Farmar planning to join Vujacic and play overseas? - Kevin Ding - Orange County Register
  
• Jordan Farmar In Talks With Israel's Maccabi Haifa, According To Report - Tom Ziller - SB Nation
• Breaking News: Maccabi Haifa In Serious Contract Discussions With Jordan Farmar - DIME
  
• Tezenis Verona tabs NBA player Mario West - Sportando