As reported by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, superstar Dwyane Wade will not exercise his $16.1 million option for the 2015-16 season and will instead become a free agent come July 1.
Dwyane Wade will not pick up his player option for next year & instead become a free agent, source tells ESPN
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 29, 2015
But it isn’t time to panic yet, as the move was widely expected by the Miami Heat organization and fans alike.
Wade and his agent will most likely use free agency as a bargaining chip for negotiations with Pat Riley and other Heat execs.