Udonis Haslem Opts Out of Contract With Heat

Udonis Haslem has opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat and will become a free agent. Haslem, who could have opted-in for $4.6 million for next season, is expected to sign a multi-year contract that would save the Heat some cap space. Per Bleacher Report:

Udonis Haslem has opted out of his contract

— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 28, 2014

Haslem, Bosh, Wade all have same representation. So, yes, plans are in concert. Freeing up money for Riley to work.

— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 28, 2014

And to be very clear, Haslem is doing this to benefit the Heat (and get a little security), not to leave the Heat.

— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 28, 2014