The NBA Finals have yet to conclude, but Monday brought with it the next domino in what is sure to be an interesting offseason, with news that Fred VanVleet had declined the players option on his deal with the Toronto Raptors. In walking away from the final year, the point guard left over $22 million on the table, to see what he may be able to fetch on the open market.
It may be that VanVleet ends up back with the Raptors, although there was talk of him joining all manner of teams going way back last season, so that is far from a guarantee.