Guard Steve Blake opts in to remain with Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake has decided to forgo free agency and accept his player option to remain in Portland.

Blake opted into his contract worth $2.2 million for the 2015-16 season.

Here's more from Blazers.com:

Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake has exercised his player option for the 2015-16 season, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey.

Blake appeared in 81 games for the Trail Blazers last season. In 350 games (232 starts) over five seasons with Portland, Blake holds averages of 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

(h/t Blazers.com)