The Toronto Raptors decided to decline the fourth-year option on Malachi Richardson. The decision was made on October 31st, the last possible moment (there is no real advantage to choose at an earlier date), and likely (but not necessarily) will put an end to Richardson’s Raptor career.
Under the current collective bargaining agreement, all first-round rookies have a team option for their respective third and fourth years. The team must decide on the option on October 31st of the preceding year, about one full season prior to the offseason.
Toronto is declining the fourth-year option of Malachi Richardson’s contract.