Jun

17

Decision Time Getting Near For Marion To Opt Out Or Not

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Free Agents 

The “South Florida Sun-Sentinel” reported Tuesday, that the the Miami Heat are still unsure whether forward Shawn Marion will stick with his present deal for next season or opt out of what is the final year of his current pact. Marion was acquired by the Heat in the deal that sent center Shaquille O’Neal to the Phoenix Suns just before the NBA trade deadline. Marion is currently owed $17.8 million for the upcoming season, he has until June 24, to opt out of the pact. The report says that by opting out, Marion make himself more attractive to Miami. He could sign a long term pact with next season’s salary lower than what is he is scheduled to be paid, and make the money back during the balance of the contract. Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley has not commented on the matter.

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One Response to “Decision Time Getting Near For Marion To Opt Out Or Not”

  1. Space on June 17th, 2008 2:39 pm

    Marion has a decision to make, if he keeps the contract and decides to work on an extension he could keep the $17.8 mil this year and start at a lower figure this year probably not making the amount of money he would make in a backloaded contract if he were to opt out of his current deal and resign with the heat or sign with another team.

    If I were Shawn Marion I would keep the $17.8 mil and show everyone that my skills are not in decline just yet and that I am able to play at a high level still. That way you may possible play yourself into more money or a longer deal at a resonable rate.

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