Ray Allen will turn 41 in a couple of weeks, and hasn’t played in the NBA since 2014, but he’s said to be thinking of joining a title contender for the upcoming season.
Allen’s reps have reached out to both the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers per numerous reports.
The LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs are reportedly also eing considered as options for the future Hall of Famer.
The Warriors have pushed for a Ray Allen comeback since 2014. Ray has stayed in shape. His vet minimum would be $1,551,659. GS likely calls.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 5, 2016
Sources: Ray Allen considering NBA return. His reps contacted GState. Allen would also consider Cavs, Spurs, Clippers if he decides to play.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 6, 2016
LeBron James and Ray Allen are extremely close, but as of now I'm told the four-time MVP has not been recruiting his former teammate.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 6, 2016
Per the NEOMG:
The representatives of the future Hall-of-Fame sharpshooter Ray Allen have reached out to the Cleveland Cavaliers to inform the champs that their client is anticipating a return to basketball after a two-year hiatus, league sources said.
The interest is mutual, a league source said.
Allen has career average of 18.9 points while shooting 40 percent from three-point range.