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CLEVELAND -- LeBron James is about to hit the free-agency market and stay right at home.James declined his player option for next season with the NBA champion Cavaliers, but the finals MVP has made it clear he has no intention of leaving Cleveland anytime soon. He had until midnight Wednesday to pick up the option, which would have paid him $24 million next season.The 31-year-old superstar has been a free agent the past three summers, electing each time to sign two-year contracts with a player option for the second season. Its not yet clear if hell sign another short-term deal or a multiyear package.His agent, Rich Paul, told The Associated Press there is no timetable on when James will re-sign or what type of contract hell pursue.With the leagues salary cap poised to swell dramatically in 2017-18 thanks to a $24 billion TV deal, James may opt for another short-term deal and seek a maximum contract next summer.James decision to go year to year has allowed him to maintain flexibility while keeping pressure on Cavs ownership to continue to add quality players. The Cavs, who won their first title -- and ended Clevelands 52-year championship drought -- by becoming the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the finals, have Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love under contract for three more seasons. Also, forward Tristan Thompson has four years remaining on his contract.Before a massive celebration parade last week, James told reporters hes coming back to try for a repeat title. Later, he told the crowd at a rally honoring the Cavs, Lets get ready for next year.Appearing in his sixth straight finals, James was a unanimous choice for MVP after leading the Cavs to three straight wins to stun the favored Golden State Warriors, who won a record 73 games during the regular season.The three-time champion averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists in the series and posted a triple-double in Game 7. His biggest play came on defense when he chased down Warriors forward Andre Iguodala and blocked his shot in the final minutes of the last game.James is in his second stint with the Cavs after leaving as a free agent in 2010 for Miami.---This story has been corrected to show that James option would have paid him $24 million next season. JaMychal Green Jersey . -- Derrick Rose shook off poor shooting early to hit clutch shots late and Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 104-95 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Pooh Richardson Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. https://www.cheapclippersonline.com/1220h-jamychal-green-jersey-2-clippers.html . The 18-year-old American had five birdies in her bogey-free round for a 17-under total of 196. Lee held the overnight lead but mixed three birdies with two bogeys for a 70. Custom Los Angeles Clippers Jerseys . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. World B. Free Jersey .com) - Richie Incognito has reportedly been admitted to a psychiatric care unit in Arizona. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island has reached a $25.6 million settlement with two of the financial backers it sued over a disastrous deal with former major league pitcher Curt Schillings 38 Studios video game company.The states Commerce Corp. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to the proposed settlement with Wells Fargo Securities and Barclays Capital Inc.The settlement was filed Tuesday in Rhode Island Superior Court and is contingent on the courts approval.The lawsuit filed by the state accused 38 Studdios executives and several financial backers of fraud and negligence.ddddddddddddThe company founded by Schilling was given a state-backed loan, and taxpayers were left on the hook for about $116 million when it collapsed in 2012.The state says its still in litigation with First Southwest Co. and Schilling, a former ESPN analyst.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '