Dewayne Dedmon to opt out with Spurs and become free agent

San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon will decline his $3 million player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent, according to league sources.

Dedmon, one of the top available centers this summer, averaged 17.5 minutes, 5.1 points and 6.5 rebounds in 76 games this season.

Dedmon also started 37 regular-season games and three playoff games.