Contrary to earlier reports, Ayon is apparently deciding between offers from the Spurs and Shandong in China, Shams Charania of RealGM reports. Earlier this month, reports surfaced claiming that Ayon had agreed to a multi-year deal with Real Madrid in Spain, but it now appears he's mulling a return to the NBA. It's unknown when he'll make his decision, but San Antonio seems like an ideal destination for the veteran big man to revive his career after a down season with the Hawks.

Ayon has agreed to a multi-year deal with Real Madrid in Spain, David Pick of Eurobasket.com reports. Ayon reportedly received interested from a few NBA teams, but he'll spurn those offers and instead opt for a longer-term deal overseas. The Mexico native appeared in 26 games for the Hawks last season, averaging 4.3 points and 4.8 rebound sin 16.5 minutes. Ayon had a few productive stints with Atlanta and New Orleans but never truly found his niche in the league. Still, he's only 30 years old, so a return to the NBA down the road certainly is not out of the question.

Ayon has received some interest from the Spurs, CBS Sports reports. Ayon is the type of versatile player who appears to fit in well with the Spurs. Injury problems have limited his opportunities in the NBA, but he has impressed in recent international play, and may have earned himself another shot.

Ayon tabbed a double-double in the championship game and MVP of the Centrobasket tournament, Court Side reports. Ayon scored 16 points and 16 rebounds in the championship game as the Mexico defeated Puerto Rico 74-60. He seems to be healed from a shoulder injury that ended his season early with the Hawks. Ayon shot 51 percent from the field but only averaged about 17 minutes per game in 26 games. He is currently a free agent, so this performance could help him find a home for next year.

Ayon was not offered a qualifying offer by the Hawks before Monday's deadline, making him a free agent, ajc.com reports. Ayon was deemed to be an expendable piece for the Hawks following a very mediocre season. Ayon put up just 4.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, making only 14 starts for a team that is trying to improve on its first-round playoff loss last season. If the Hawks had offered Ayon a qualifying offer, he would have cut $1.8 million into the salary cap, a number that the Hawks deemed just too much. He will now be an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team.

Free agent Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) is healthy and will join the Mexican National Team for the Centrobasket tournament this summer. Ayon had surgery after injuring his shoulder in February, but he's reported no setbacks after playing vs. the Dominican Republic this week. "I only have a small contraction in the neck but the injury to his right shoulder, I feel pretty good," he said. As an unrestricted FA, his ability to stay healthy throughout Centrobasket will be crucial to landing another NBA contract.

Gustavo Ayon is an unrestricted free agent after the Hawks declined to make him a $1.9 million qualifying offer. Al Horford (pectoral surgery) will be ready for training camp, the Hawks can match offers for restricted FA Pero Antic, and they've already expressed interest in re-signing Elton Brand. With Ayon still recovering from shoulder surgery, there wasn't much incentive for Atlanta to keep him in town.

Gustavo Ayon is an unrestricted free agent after the Hawks declined to make him a $1.9 million qualifying offer. Al Horford (pectoral surgery) will be ready for training camp, the Hawks can match offers for restricted FA Pero Antic, and they've already expressed interest in re-signing Elton Brand. With Ayon still recovering from shoulder surgery, there wasn't much incentive for Atlanta to keep him in town.

Hawks big man Gustavo Ayon (shoulder surgery) may not be healthy enough to play for Mexico in the FIBA World Cup in early September. The 29-year-old had season-ending right shoulder surgery in February. "I'm fine physically, but the shoulder is not a hundred percent," Ayon said. "So even though I can feel good, while the injury is not healed completely I will not be able to play." The Hawks have until June 30 to make Ayon a $1.9 million qualifying offer and retain the right to match contract offers in restricted free agency.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) needs surgery and is out for the season. It's unfortunate timing for Ayon, who was seeing significant minutes thanks to Al Horford's season-ending injury. Ayon's first season in Atlanta ends with averages of 4.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals while playing 16.5 minutes per night in 26 games. The Hawks will continue to lean heavily on the likes of Mike Scott and Elton Brand as bigs.