China - Yao exercises player option with Rockets
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has exercised the player option in his contract that will allow him to return to the team for the 2010-11 season. Yao had the option of terminating his contract early and becoming an unrestricted free agent, but he will not do so, as he is slated to make $17.69 million for next season.
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Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has exercised the player option in his contract that will allow him to return to the team for the 2010-11 season.
Yao had the option of terminating his contract early and becoming an unrestricted free agent, but he will not do so, as he is slated to make $17.69 million for next season.
"We're excited to have Yao Ming back. He's the centerpiece of the Rockets for many years, the foundation of our franchise," Houston general manager Daryl Morey said.
Yao missed the entire 2009-10 season after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left foot. The top pick in the 2002 draft, Yao has career averages of 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 481 games -- 471 starts over seven seasons with the Rockets.
"The foot feels OK. Everything is positive," Yao said. "When training camp starts I believe I will [be ready]."