The Indiana Pacers offseason just picked up some steam: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Thaddeus Young is considering declining his player option.
Young is due to be paid $13.7 is he exercises his player option, but according to Woj, he is considering testing free agency.
If Young were to leave in free agency, the Pacers options currently on their roster are limited. Neither Myles Turner nor Domantas Sabonis has shown the ability to consistently play power forward, and T.J. Leaf is still a ways away from being a potential starter in the NBA.
As Woj reported in his ESPN article, Thad’s hesitance to opting in comes from the desire to secure a longer deal.