Brandon Bass Opts Out

By MH
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Updated: June 20, 2016

According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Bass has opted out of his contract and become a free agent this summer.

Lakers forward Brandon Bass will excessive his option and will become a free agent, per his reps. Bass was due to make $3.1 mil.

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 16, 2016

Mike Bresnahan of the Times reported further details on the decision.

Lakers PF Brandon Bass officially declines $3.1 million player option + becomes free agent, per @BA_Turner report https://t.co/O9R9qxieQk

— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) June 17, 2016

Bass brought a veteran presence to the Lakers this season alongside Metta World Peace to help groom Julius Randle. With Byron Scott no longer the coach of the Lakers and Luke Walton coming in, it will be interesting to see if the Lakers look to retain Bass or look to go in another direction.

One thing that is certain is the Lakers roster will look drastically different next season. With salary cap space and a high draft pick expect Mitch Kupchak to get creative this summer in constructing the roster.

As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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