With no end in sight to the NBA lockout, the league's players have a lot of free time on their hands. What the heck are they up to?

Who says NBA players don't travel? Many have gone to China this summer on promotional tours, including Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant. Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul (pictured) played some ball in Beijing during a Nike event and even took part in a Chinese opera mask dance. Some stars said they'd consider playing in China's professional league if the NBA lockout continues.

What happens when two goofball teammates have to figure out a way to entertain themselves? Plank warfare! Orlando Magic stars Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas have been tweeting pictures of themselves "planking", a trend which involves lying face down in unusual places. See for yourself.

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant stands to lose a lot if the lockout wipes out next season. In the meantime, he's weighing overseas offers and even indulging his passion for soccer. And in that sport, too, the man has skills.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, who led the NBA in rebounding last season, plans to play in several pro beach volleyball tournaments this summer, including the Manhattan Beach Open in late August. Though he's never played the sport, the 6-foot-10 Love might have it in his genes. His uncle, Mike Love, is a member of the Beach Boys and his father played volleyball with Wilt Chamberlain.

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce spent some time in Las Vegas this July playing the World Series of Poker (find out more). He outlasted more than half the field, making it deep into the second day, before going all-in with a losing hand of pocket deuces.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and two-time slam dunk champ Nate Robinson told SLAM magazine earlier this summer that he wanted to give the NFL a shot. Was he joking? Seahawks coach Pete Carroll tweeted a camp invitation to Robinson, who responded, "Coach give me a chance and I'll prove it to u." So far, however, the former University of Washington defensive back hasn't reported for duty.

Kevin Durant isn't trying new sports. He's working on his game and earning street cred with badass performances at Rucker Park and other summer league venues around the country. He'll headline an NBA-studded lineup on Aug. 20 when the Goodman League (D.C.) takes on the Drew League (LA) in what may be the last high-powered basketball game in 2011.