Houston Rockets guard John Wall officially opted in for the final year of his existing contract, and a resolution on his future is expected in the near future, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic.
At $47.4 million, Wall opting in was widely expected for financial reasons, since it’s much richer than what he could get as a free agent. The five-time All-Star sat out last season, with the young and rebuilding Rockets opting to prioritize minutes for Kevin Porter Jr. at point guard.
Previous reporting indicated that Wall would ask for a contract buyout prior to the start of free agency on June 30, should a trade not materialize by the June 23 draft. With that date now only two days away on Thursday night, the odds of a trade appear to be dwindling.
