News archive: June 2016 (Page 2)
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NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers will exercise their 2016-17 team option on guard Jordan McRae. McRae's salary will be at a shade under $1 million guaranteed.
NBA rumors
The Utah Jazz have expressed interest in acquiring Indiana forward Solomon Hill once the free agency period opens on Friday at midnight.
Injuries
Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky will not participate in the team’s entry in the 2016 Orlando Pro Summer League due to minor chest surgery.
NBA market
The Grizzlies declined to pick up a $9.4 million team option on guard Lance Stephenson for the 2016-17 season, a source confirmed.
NBA market
Pau Gasol officially opted out of the final year of his Bulls contract, a team source confirmed. The veteran center will become an unrestricted free agent.
Legal issues
Mike Budenholzer was found not guilty of driving under the influence less safe, a charge that the Hawks head coach faced for 34 months.
NBA rumors
Darrell Arthur has opted out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets and hitting the open market and will be on the Wizards' short list of targets.
National teams
Featuring six Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists, USA Basketball unveiled its official 12-man 2016 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team.
NBA rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to aggressively pursue Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside when NBA free agency starts, according to league sources.
NBA market
The Grizzlies are parting ways with point guard Xavier Munford and claimed former first-round pick Tony Wroten off waivers.
NBA rumors
Kevin Durant’s representatives are working to solidify invitations with Celtics, Warriors, Clippers, Heat, Spurs and Thunder, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
Phil Jackson will turn his attention to building a supporting cast and one former Knick emerging as a viable option is Jamal Crawford.
NBA rumors
Chandler Parsons will explore his options in free agency as the Mavericks plan to prioritize other targets, although a return to Dallas remains a possibility.
NBA rumors
According to sources familiar with free agent talks, the Warriors are looking at Al Horford, Joakim Noah and even Hassan Whiteside.
NBA market
Louisiana-Lafayette undrafted forward Shawn Long agreed to a two-year partially guaranteed contract with the 76ers on Friday.