House will operate in Boston for another season - Details

Eddie House decided Tuesday against free agency and will remain with the Boston Celtics next season, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

According to the Boston Globe, House, who could have exercised a player option and declared for free agency Wednesday, has one year remaining on a contract worth $2.86 million.

"Eddie is staying in the contract, Bartelstein said. "It was a tough decision. But, when it was all said and done, Eddie loved his time in Boston, he feels like he is on a championship contender, he really enjoys playing with his teammates and playing for Doc [Rivers], and the fans have been great to him. Hell stay at least one more year and he can go into free agency next year, if he wants. But he has a comfort zone there; hes enjoyed the experience, and he didnt want to walk away from it.

House, 31, averaged 8.5 points off the bench in 81 games last season.