News archive: Wednesday, June 24, 2015
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NBA market
Kevin Love opted out of the final year of his contract and will be a free agent on July 1. Love informed the Cavs on Wednesday.
NBA market
Indiana Pacers veteran power forward David West will not exercise the $12.6 million player option of his contract, and will become a free agent this summer.
Execs and owners
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Hawks to an ownership group led by Tony Ressler.
NBA market
The Rockets on Wednesday as expected picked up the option on the second year of Kostas Papanikolaou’s contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies announced today that the team has acquired guard Luke Ridnour from the Orlando Magic in exchange for the draft rights to Janis Timma.
NBA market
Monta Ellis has decided to test free agency, opting out of the final season of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The move became official on Wednesday.
Obituaries
Harvey Pollack, the last original employee of the NBA's inaugural season to still be working in the league, has died. He was 93.
NBA rumors
The Celtics were looking to trade point guard Marcus Smart and the Nos. 16 and 28 picks in the first round to Philadelphia for Nerlens Noel and the No. 3 pick.
NBA rumors
The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring ways to move up in the draft with John Henson and Michael Carter-Williams as trade baits.
NBA rumors
The Sacramento Kings and Rajon Rondo have a mutual interest, with Rondo intrigued with the idea of a potential one-year deal in Sacramento.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the option to extend the term of Timofey Mozgov’s contract to include the 2015-16 Season.
NBA rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the most determined trade suitors for Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins.
NBA rumors
The Detroit Pistons are said to have interest in trading for Tim Hardaway Jr. and have tried to engage the Knicks on a deal.