Norman Powell To Decline Player Option, Become Free Agent

At the trade deadline, Norman Powell was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Portland Trail Blazers, having a ton of success all season with both teams. When the Blazers made the trade to acquire Powell, they knew there was a chance he could hit free agency just a few months later. With a player option for the 2021-22 season, he had the ability to opt out and earn much more money on the open market.