LeBron James opts out, but has no plans to leave Cavaliers
James’ decision to go year to year has allowed him to maintain flexibility while keeping pressure on the Cavs‘ ownership to continue to add quality players.
The Cavs, who overcame a 3-1 deficit to beat the Warriors for their first title and end Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought, have Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love under contract for three more seasons and forward Tristan Thompson for four.
Before a massive celebration parade last week, James told reporters he’s coming back to try for a repeat title.
Crabbe, a Cal alum, averaged a career-high 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists last season with the Blazers, his third in the league.
Oklahoma City will play two preseason games in Spain as part of the NBA Global Games Europe 2016, the NBA and Euroleague said in a joint announcement.
The Magic also extended qualifying offers to swingman Evan Fournier and center Dewayne Dedmon, and traded a a 2019 conditional second-round pick to Detroit for guard Jodie Meeks.