Power forward Derrick Williams opted out of his contract with the New York Knicks on Tuesday and will test free agency.
Ian Begley of ESPN first reported the move, with Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical confirming Williams' decision. Begley noted that Williams' opt-out, along with Aaron Afflalo's reported decision to test free agency will give the Knicks "more than $30 million" in cap space.
Williams, 25, averaged 9.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game this season. He appeared in 80 contests for the Knicks but started in just nine, as rookie Kristaps Porzingis seized the starting role and didn't relinquish it during the 2015-16 campaign.