Hornets’ Jefferson plans to return, Henderson unsure

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Al Jefferson says he has no intentions of opting out of his contract with the Charlotte Hornets, while Gerald Henderson hasn’t decided on whether he’ll return next season.

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one space  one space Jefferson is due $13.5 million next season. Henderson, the longest-tenured player on the roster, is set to make $6 million.

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one space  one space Both have opt-out clauses in their contracts.

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one space  one space Jefferson says he has unfinished business to address after a disappointing injury-plagued season. Charlotte finished with the ninth-worst record in the league (33-49) after making the playoffs in 2014.

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one space  one space Jefferson said Thursday “I have a bad taste in my mouth, the Charlotte Hornets have a bad taste in their mouths _ and I can’t walk away from that.”

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one space  one space The 6-foot-10, 287-pound Jefferson plans to get in better shape, hoping to lose 20-25 pounds this offseason.