Bobcats don't pick up option on Harrington's contract

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats have declined to pick up a team option on the contract of forward Othella Harrington, making him an unrestricted free agent.

The move Tuesday was no surprise after Harrington missed 71 games in two seasons with the Bobcats due to two surgeries on his left knee. Harrington, 34, played in only 22 games last season and averaged 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds.

The Bobcats also aren't expected to re-sign unrestricted free agents Derek Anderson and Earl Boykins. Charlotte has nine players under contract, not counting draft picks D.J. Augustin, Alexis Ajinca and Kyle Weaver and restricted free agents Emeka Okafor and Ryan Hollins.