As Expected, Nick Young Opts Out Of Lakers Contract
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (CBSLA.com/AP) -- Nick Young has opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The team said it was informed Wednesday by agent Mark Bartelstein that Young will test free agency.
"We anticipated and expected that Nick would choose to become a free agent," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said. "We very much appreciate his contributions to last season's team, and we will hopefully be able to bring him back. However, he, his agent and the market will dictate his future direction."
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General manager Mitch Kupchak said the team hopes to bring him back, though he noted that Young's agent and the market will dictate his future.
Young averaged a career-high 17.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season, his first with the Lakers.