The Jazz have hired Rich Sheubrooks for their new position as the executive director of global pro scouting. Sheubrooks will be in charge of scouting international players and leagues.

"We feel fortunate to be able to bring someone in with as much international experience as Rich has," Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said in a news release. "Rich's knowledge and background can be a real asset to the Jazz organization in what has clearly become a global game."

Sheubrooks held a similar position with the Charlotte Bobcats for the past four years and with the Memphis Grizzlies the six years before that.

Sheubrooks resides in Barcelona and has lived in Europe for the past 12 years.

Mehmet Okur has signed with Turk Telekom Ankara.

Okur's contract will allow him to return to the Jazz when the lockout is over.

Okur has recovered from his back issue and the left Achilles tendon injury that limited his court time last year.

"He's healthy enough to play now," Fleisher said.

Okur will immediately begin practicing and playing with Turk Telekom Ankara. 

"The driving force behind this is him not having played for a while and wanting to get back on court and finding a rhythm," Fleisher said. "He wants to get ready sooner than later so he'll be in a better position to contribute immediately (in the NBA)."