The Quiet Storm intends to opt out of his $1.1 million player option in order to become a free agent this summer, according to Peter Vecsey:
C.J. Watson plans 2 opt out of contract (1.1M) 2 become UFA. Meaning Nets in market 4 point able 2 get shots 4 Deron when they team up…
— Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) June 9, 2013