News And Notes From Around The NBA
By Jae Bradley
Apr 17, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors shooting guard Alan Anderson (6) during the game against the Boston Celtics at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Celtics 114-90. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors’ Bryan Colangelo has stepped down from being team president, and is now working as a consultant
Raptors announce Bryan Colangelo has stepped down as president of team and business operations and will be a consultant.
— Ken Berger (@KBergNBA) June 26, 2013
Miami Heat pick up Mario Chalmers’ $4 million option for next year
Pat Riley says the Heat will pick up Mario Chalmers' $4 million team option for next season. No surprise at all.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) June 26, 2013
J.R. Smith declines team option with Knicks, and will become a free agent
"“Smith’s decision was not a surprise given that he can make much more than the $2.9 million he was scheduled to earn next season. The New Jersey product is happy in New York and is a longtime teammate of Carmelo Anthony so he would likely want to stay with the right offer.”"