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Kirk Hinrich Opts in to Bulls Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

After spending 10 of his first 12 seasons in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, Kirk Hinrich decided he didn't want a change of scenery going into the 2015-16 season, exercising his player option to remain with the team on Monday.

K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune verified the news:

Kirk Hinrich's agent, Jeff Austin, confirms Hinrich has picked up player option for 15-16. @ShamsCharania 1st.

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) June 29, 2015

Per Nick Friedell of ESPN, "The option is worth close to $3 million, and the move has been expected for weeks.