Brandon Bass

Brandon Bass not expected to pick up his player option with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Bass will reportedly decline to pickup his player option for the 2016-17 season.

What It Means:

Bass is bound for unrestricted free agency, which is far from surprising given he was not a great fit with the rebuilding Lakers. Bass will likely try and sign a deal to be a reserve with a contender this offseason, which will render him a non-option in most leagues.

Bass was productive with the Lakers, ranking 54th with a 2.7 nERD. In 20.3 minutes per game, he averaged 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists.