NBA Player Option Decisions For 2024/25

A number of NBA contracts include player options in the final year. Those option years give the player the opportunity to either opt into the last year of his deal and finish out his contract or to decline the option and hit the free agent market a year early.

Several factors play a part in a player’s option decision. The value of the option salary is obviously crucial, as is the player’s performance in the season leading up to his decision.

The state of the NBA’s salary cap also often becomes a necessary consideration for players weighing their decisions. If the salary cap is projected to increase only modestly, or if not many teams around the league project to have cap room, a player may be more inclined to take the guaranteed money rather than trying his luck on the open market.

This year’s player options are listed below. This list – which can be found anytime under the “Hoops Rumors Features” menu on the right sidebar on our desktop site or on the “Features” page in our mobile menu – will be updated throughout the spring and early summer to note the latest decisions as they’re reported or announced.

While some players may face earlier deadlines (as noted below), all option decisions must be finalized by June 29.

Boston Celtics

• Oshae Brissett ($2,463,946): Opted out

Brooklyn Nets

• Keita Bates-Diop ($2,654,644): Opted in

Charlotte Hornets

• Davis Bertans ($16,000,000): Opted in
  • Note: Bertans’ option is technically an early termination option.
  • Note: If Bertans opts in, his salary will only be partially guaranteed for $5.25MM.

Chicago Bulls

• Lonzo Ball ($21,395,348): Opted in
• Torrey Craig ($2,845,342): Opted in

Denver Nuggets

• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($15,440,185): Opted out
• Reggie Jackson ($5,250,000): Opted in
  • Note: Jackson’s decision is due by June 25.

Golden State Warriors

• Gary Payton II ($9,130,000): Opted in
  • Note: Payton’s decision is due by June 19.

Indiana Pacers

• Jalen Smith ($5,417,386): Opted out

Los Angeles Clippers

• Paul George ($48,787,676): Opted out
• P.J. Tucker ($11,539,000): Opted in
• Russell Westbrook ($4,027,525): Opted in

Los Angeles Lakers

• LeBron James ($51,415,938): Opted out
• D’Angelo Russell ($18,692,307): Opted in
• Christian Wood ($3,036,040): Opted in
• Jaxson Hayes ($2,463,946): Opted in
• Cam Reddish ($2,463,946): Opted in

Memphis Grizzlies

• Yuta Watanabe ($2,654,644): Opted out

Miami Heat

• Caleb Martin ($7,126,900): Opted out
• Kevin Love ($4,027,525): Opted out
• Josh Richardson ($3,051,153): Opted in
• Thomas Bryant ($2,845,342): Opted out

New York Knicks

• OG Anunoby ($19,928,571): Opted out
  • Note: Anunoby’s decision is due by June 24.

Phoenix Suns

• Eric Gordon ($3,356,271): Opted out
• Josh Okogie ($2,956,734): Opted out
• Damion Lee ($2,845,342): Opted out
• Drew Eubanks ($2,654,644): Opted out

Washington Wizards

• Richaun Holmes ($12,876,780): Opted out
  • Note: Holmes opted out as part of a new two-year extension.

Decision deadline information from ESPN’s Bobby Marks was used in the creation of this post.