Tim Duncan has decided to continue his career for an 18th season with the San Antonio Spurs and has exercised his $10.3 million player option for next season, sources told ESPN.com.

After winning his fifth NBA title this month Duncan said he was undecided on his future. He had until Tuesday to pick up his option or opt to become a free agent on July 1. There was some discussion about working out a new contract for Duncan but he elected to stay in his deal.

Duncan, 38, had a strong season, averaging 15.1 points and 9.7 rebounds in 74 regular season and then putting up 16.3 points and 9.2 rebounds over 23 playoff games.

The Spurs are now assured to have their three-player core of Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker back for their title defense. All three are entering the final seasons of their contracts.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Best rebuilding on the fly job ever?

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

There is no rebuild when you have the best PF of all-time on your team along with 2 all stars.

It is pretty amazing how they fell right into Duncan as Robinson faded away.

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The Pistons have ended trade talks that would have sent Josh Smith to Sacramento, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com.
A deal was reportedly discussed for a few days, but it's now "dead" after Detroit pulled the plug on Tuesday morning. The Kings may have been trying to acquire Smith with a package including Jason Thompson, Derrick Williams and an expiring contract, so it's not surprising that the Pistons didn't bite, but this doesn't mean that Smoove won't be shopped around for better

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Damn, Detroit trying to move J Smoove after 1 season?

SVG ain't fucking around in motown.

are you surprised ?

i might have done that deal as presented if I were Detroit, but i do think they could get at least a little more than that...

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are you surprised ?

i might have done that deal as presented if I were Detroit, but i do think they could get at least a little more than that...

You think they could? I would think Sacramento would be one of the only teams even dumb enough to trade for him at all. That contract is a pretty big liability. I doubt theyll get anything of value for him.

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Knicks trade Chandler and Felton to Mavs for Calderon, Dalembert, Larkin, Ellington and future second-round draft pick.

Melo definitely is leaving now.

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Let the tanking begin.

Yes. This proves Phil got his answer.

I don't think Phil ever had any intention of trying to keep Melo.

Agreed. I think he's gonna tank this year and try to put all his eggs in next summer's basket with a top 5 pick and $30 million in cap room.

Calderon is a long term pickup though.

Agreed. I think he's gonna tank this year and try to put all his eggs in next summer's basket with a top 5 pick and $30 million in cap room.

MLE type money right? He'd be easy to flip.

I think he'd be fine with it if Melo was younger or the team was better. I think he took the job knowing he would have to tear it down and build it back up. I don't think he will be successful but it's the only chance he has to be.

This trade actually puts them under the cap if Melo walks.

I am not a legal expert, how many times do I have to say it?

Now Phil just needs to find a way to make the purge legal so he can murder Amare.

Now Phil just needs to find a way to make the purge legal so he can murder Amare.