Bass opts out, will become free agent

This is as surprising as Chuck ordering another beer… While there has been considerable speculation as to what Bass will do this summer, his agent tells CSNNE.com that the 6-foot-8 forward plans to not opt-in to the final year of his contract, and thus test the free agent waters. However, all indications are that Bass is hoping to return to the Celtics with a multi-year deal. There was absolutely zero chance Bass was going to exercise his $4.25 million dollar option. He earned a raise this past season. The only question is how big a raise. My guess is the bidding will begin at the $6.4 million Glen Davis is owed next season. Some teams might decide to go as high as $8 million. In figuring out what other options there might be out there besides Bass, the name Kris Humphries keeps popping up. He’s a really good rebounder that would fill a huge void with the C’s. He’s a strong power forward who has averaged more than 10 boards a year the past two years, but his mid-ran...