However, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Smith could be opting in now to the final year of his contract. It is believed to be a $2.5 million player-option.
In fact, the Post has learned Smith is leaning toward opting into the final year of his contract with the new CBA’s structure for middle class players. Smith stands to make $2.5 million next season, but his lousy playoff in which he shot 31 percent could lead him to return.
Smith was signed by the Knicks during mid-season after his season in China ended. The 26-year-old ended up averaging 12.5 points per game this year.
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