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Aron Baynes Declines $6.5M Player Option With Pistons

Jun 20, 2017 9:50 AM

Aron Baynes has declined his $6.5 million player option with the Detroit Pistons to become a free agent.

The Pistons had anticipated Baynes would become a free agent this offseason.

Baynes averaged 4.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game over 75 appearances last season with the Pistons.

Baynes signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the Pistons in 2015 leaving the San Antonio Spurs.

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Monta Ellis, Reggie Bullock Suspended Five Games For Drug Violation

Jun 16, 2017 1:51 PM

Monta Ellis and Reggie Bullock have each been suspended for five games for a violation of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Ellis and Bullock will serve their suspensions to begin the 17-18 regular season.

Ellis signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Indiana Pacers in 2015.

Bullock is a restricted free agent this offseason.

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Bucks Receive Permission To Interview Adam Simon, Pat Garrity

Jun 1, 2017 2:23 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have received permission to interview Adam Simon and Pat Garrity for their general manager vacancy.

Simon currently works for the Miami Heat, while Garrity is in the front office of the Detroit Pistons.

While Justin Zanik is serving as the Bucks' interim general manager, they have cast a wide search to replace John Hammond. Hammond was set to leave the Bucks in 2018 but instead joined the Orlando Magic one season early.

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