Goran Dragic: “Every Team Is An Option For Me” In Free Agency
Goran Dragic will be one of several coveted targets
as a free agent this upcoming summer.
The Phoenix Suns point guard had his best season last year, earning Most Improved Player honors. He’s still part of the Suns’ dynamic attack, which now includes offseason acquisition Isaiah Thomas, though he was off to a slower start to this season. Dragic hasn’t been shy about his interest in free agency thus far.
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle with the latest from Dragic on free agency:
Dragic signed a four-year deal with the Suns that gave him the power to opt out after his third season, an option that the Rockets would not give him when they insisted on a contract without player options.
Asked if the Rockets would be at a disadvantage because they could not reach agreement on a deal in 2012, Dragic said, “Oh, no. No. Nothing like that.
“Every team in the NBA is an option to me, because it is a privilege to play for any team in the NBA. When the time comes I’m going to sit down with my family and my agent and try to make the best decision for myself.”
Dragic has been linked to the Knicks, Rockets, and Lakers, all of whom will be expected to pursue signing him in free agency. Houston showed interest in trading for Dragic before the trade deadline this season. It remains unknown if the Suns’ intent would be to trade Dragic in anticipation of him signing elsewhere in free agency. Bringing in Thomas may have been an insurance clause in that regard. The options for Dragic will be there this summer, and he’s making it clear that he wants his options open.
