News archive: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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NBA rumors
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.
NBA rumors
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.
NBA market
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.
News
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.
Stats
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.
NBA awards
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.
NBA rumors
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.
NBA games
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.
NBA draft
Kristaps Porzingis worked out privately for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night at the franchise’s El Segundo, Calif., practice facility.
Economy
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.