The Miami Heat's cap situation is becoming clearer as several key players have made their decisions regarding player options. Kevin Love has opted out of his $4 million option but is expected to return to the Heat on a new deal. Caleb Martin and Thomas Bryant have both declined their player options, worth $7.1 million and $2.8 million respectively, to enter unrestricted free agency. This comes a day after Josh Richardson opted in. The Heat are now awaiting the outcomes of free agency to determine their roster for the upcoming season. The decisions had a 5 p.m. deadline, and it seems unlikely that Caleb Martin will return.
Caleb Martin declines the option with the Heat #CalebMartin https://t.co/IBfSHe0rrL
Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Thomas Bryant opt out to enter free agency. What it means for the Heat https://t.co/gHfL79iAHp
While Kevin Love is expected back with the Heat on a new deal, Heat currently appears to be priced out of re-signing Caleb Martin. Seems unlikely that Martin will be back. https://t.co/i2wA4UH5B7
Caleb Martin is expected to leave the Heat in free agency, per @IraHeatBeat https://t.co/qLVowOCCLs
NEW: A day after Josh Richardson opted in, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love and Thomas Bryant all decided to bypass their player options. What it all means for the Heat on the eve of free agency https://t.co/mNIcOt580Y
Caleb Martin Declines $7.1M Option With Heat https://t.co/zOoLdjXLPH
Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant also declined his $2.8 million player option, league sources told @hoopshype. Bryant enters free agency. https://t.co/TkrJRBmplm
Caleb Martin ($7.1 million option) and Thomas Bryant ($2.8 million option) are bypassing their player options to become unrestricted free agents, according to a league source. The had a 5 p.m. deadline to decide.
Sources: Miami Heat swingman Caleb Martin is declining his $7.12 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned. https://t.co/H7tHJO11ro
The Heat’s cap situation entering free agency is becoming clearer. The latest: Kevin Love intends to opt out, but the hope is he'll back back with the Heat next season on a new deal https://t.co/mNIcOt580Y Heat still waiting on decisions from Thomas Bryant and Caleb Martin
Heat’s cap situation becoming clearer, with Richardson opting in and Love intending to opt out https://t.co/klphNpOEVv
NEW: The Heat’s cap situation entering free agency is becoming clearer. The latest: Kevin Love intends to opt out, but the hope is he'll back back with the Heat next season on a new deal https://t.co/mNIcOt580Y Heat still waiting on decisions from Thomas Bryant and Caleb Martin
Story: Predicting what’s next for the top remaining player option decisions for LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Richaun Holmes, Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Cam Reddish, and more ahead of NBA free agency on @hoopshype. https://t.co/H16FvfleFw
Remaining Heat player options that need to be decided on by today at 5 p.m.: Caleb Martin ($7.1 million option) Kevin Love ($4 million option) Thomas Bryant ($2.8 million option)