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Hornets Jeremy Lin won't take player option, will join free-agent market

Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin declined to opt in on a $2.2 million player option for next season as a Wednesday deadline loomed, making him an unrestricted free agent as of July 1, league sources told ESPN.

Lin averaged 11.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3 assists over 26.3 minutes per game in his only season with the Hornets, ESPN reported.