Nick Young Opts Out Of Contract
- Updated: June 21, 2017
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has opted out of his contract to become a free agent this summer.
Source: Lakers guard Nick Young will decline his option and become a free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 21, 2017
Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.
Nick Young just declined his option with the Lakers to become a free agent, per source.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 21, 2017
Chris Haynes of ESPN.com confirmed the news.
Lakers guard Nick Young will decline $5.6 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein tells ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2017
Young has spent the past four seasons with the Lakers after stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers. Young had one of his best seasons in recent years with the club under head coach Luke Walton.
Young started and played in 60 games. He averaged 13.2 points per game while shooting 40% from three. Young will test the open market and look for a bigger payout. His ability to shoot the three ball will make him a valuable asset.
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