Fans of the Toronto Raptors were pleasantly surprised to see that Gary Trent Jr. is opting in into the final year of his contract. The surprise isn’t that he’s staying. Rather, it is the fact that he didn’t opt out and get a bigger deal during free agency.
When Chris Haynes reported that the Raptors and Trent are working together to get a contract extension done by early July, it made sense why Trent opted in. He likes Toronto and wants to figure out a way that he could stay with the team long-term.
What does Trent opting in his player option mean for Fred VanVleet, who is expected to command a hefty salary?