Coming off a solid season as a backup center, Willie Reed will attempt to cash in as a free agent after reportedly declining his contract option with the Miami Heat.
The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Reed's decision to opt out of his deal with the Heat. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel noted Reed "essentially" said he would be opting out when they talked last week.
Winderman also noted Reed's deal is actually an opt in with the Heat, meaning he doesn't have to inform them of his intent to become a free agent and can just let the option expire.