J.R. Smith likely to decline $6.4M player option
After Cleveland’s Game 6 loss, J.R. Smith said he may be on the move again as he “probably” plans to opt out of the final year of his contract.
News archive: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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Jimmy Butler to seek shorter-term offers
Jimmy Butler has plans to pursue shorter-term offer sheets this summer, resisting the Bulls’ initial plans to offer him a five-year, maximum contract extension.
Wizards’ Garrett Temple exercises player option for next season
Washington Wizards guard Garrett Temple has exercised the player option on his contract for next season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Warriors victory rally and parade to be held in Oakland
The Warriors and the City of Oakland plan to hold a victory rally and parade in Oakland Friday at 10 a.m. in celebration of the team winning the NBA.
LeBron becomes first player to lead NBA Finals in points, rebounds and assists
LeBron James became the first player to lead a Finals in points, rebounds and assists – averaging 35.8, 13.3 and 8.8 per game.
Andre Iguodala becomes unlikely Finals MVP
Andre Iguodala became the unlikeliest NBA Finals MVP in history, beating 125-to-1 pre-Finals odds to take home the trophy named after Bill Russell.
Dirk Nowitzki believes Monta Ellis will opt out
Dirk Nowitzki doesn't see any way that the Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis won't opt out of the final year of his contract, making him a free agent on July 1.
Warriors beat Cavaliers in six to win first NBA title in 40 years
The Warriors ended a 40-year NBA championship drought Tuesday night by finishing off LeBron James and the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 in Game 6.
Kristaps Porzingis works out privately for Lakers
Kristaps Porzingis worked out privately for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night at the franchise’s El Segundo, Calif., practice facility.
Kings' future arena to be called Golden 1 Center
Sacramento Kings announced a partnership establishing Golden 1 Center as the name for Sacramento’s world-class sports center scheduled to open in fall of 2016.