News archive: Sunday, June 28, 2015
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NBA rumors
LeBron James will not exercise a $21.6 million option on his contract for next season, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
NBA market
Near the end of this past season, Jae Crowder made it clear that he wanted to remain a member of the Boston Celtics when his contract was up this summer.
NBA rumors
The Rockets are "probably likely" to stick with their plan to remain above the salary cap and spend the free-agency period putting the band back together.
NBA rumors
Nabu Ginobili on Sunday told he will announce his decision in a self-written sports column in ‘La Nacion’ “when the time comes.”
NBA market
The Miami Heat have informed Michael Beasley that they would not be picking up their $1.3 million team option on his 2015-16 contract, making him a free agent.
NBA rumors
Marc Gasol has no interest in the Lakers because of the uneasy last few years his brother spent with them, according to people familiar with the situation.
NBA rumors
Greg Monroe will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and he reportedly has meetings scheduled, but not with the team that drafted him five years ago.
NBA rumors
Former Trail Blazers point guard Sergio Rodriguez on Saturday said he is mulling a return to the NBA this summer and will wait "to see how the market is".
NBA market
The Orlando Magic are declining the $4.5 million team option for 2015-'16 on guard Ben Gordon’s contract, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
Portland GM Neil Olshey said LaMarcus Aldridge has not informed the team that he will be taking his talents elsewhere next season.
Suspensions & fines
The 76ers were ordered to pay the New Orleans Pelicans $3 million by the NBA last season for not fully disclosing Jrue Holiday's injury history.
NBA market
Paul Pierce has officially opted out of his contract with the Washington Wizards and will become a free agent for the second straight year on July 1.