Around the Nets Thursday: Crash Opts Out, Teletovic Narrows Choices

Around the Nets Thursday: Crash Opts Out, Teletovic Narrows Choices
  • With the deadline at midnight Wednesday, Gerald Wallace officially declined to exercise his player option and did not sign an extension, making him an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Nets still retain his bird rights, so they’ll be able to go over the cap to sign him, but they can’t guarantee he’ll be around next season. This was expected, as Wallace is looking for long-term stability, but it’s just another player the Nets now can guarantee as a question mark.

  • Wallace’s agent says Gerald “loves NY.”
  • European big man of intrigue Mirza Teletovic has narrowed his choice down to two teams: “New Jersey and Cleveland.” Given his choice of locale, letting him know that the team’s moved to Brooklyn might seal the deal alone.

  • Brooklyn Nets radio color commentator Tim Capstraw is doing commentary at the London Olympics.

  • Deron Williams’s former high school coach and soon-to-be former agent wants him playing in Texas, but tells him to do right by himself.

  • Re-live a wonderful moment in the season at #6. Fun fact: I was covering the opponents for this game. Of all games…