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Nov 14 (The Sports Xchange) - New York Knicks president Phil Jackson put an end to speculation that he would opt out of his contract with the team after this season and return to the Los Angeles Lakers as an executive in 2017. The speculation is fueled by Jackson's ties to the Lakers organization. His fiancee, Jeanie Buss, is the Lakers team president and part-owner. - - The Chicago Bulls recalled guard R.J. Hunter from the Windy City Bulls of the NBA Development League. Assigned to the D-League on Nov. 8, the 23-year-old Hunter appeared in two games for Windy City and averaged 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest. - - The Philadelphia 76ers assigned guard Jerryd Bayless to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League. The assignment is part of Bayless' ongoing rehabilitation program related to his left wrist injury. (Editing by Frank Pingue)