Gilbert Arenas Will Opt Out Of Contract With Washington Wizards Next Summer
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... Gilbert Arenas Will Opt Out Of Contract With Washington Wizards Next Summer ESPN news service is reporting that Washington Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas will exercise his player option next summer and become a free agent: Washington s outspoken star told two Washington-area newspapers that he plans to opt out of his contract after next season. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Arenas can sign a more lucrative extension if he were to opt out of the six-year, $65 million contract that he signed in 2003 than if he simply added years to the existing deal. " To me, it s just a smarter business decision to play next season, opt out and then be able to sign a long-term deal that is going to keep me in one place, " Arenas said, according to The Washington Post. Arenas said that he will act as his own agent, and at least at this point, he s not seeking to leave the Wizards. " I m not looking at anything else. It s jus
Agent Zero plans to opt out
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... Gilbert Arenas, one of the most entertaining players on and off the court, has stated that after next season he will opt out of his contract. In doing the exact opposite of A-Rod (honestly and openly discussing the situation) he allows his team to plan for this situation.
Busy day...and No I don't watch the Sopranos
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... e, it's just a smarter business decision to play next season, opt out and then be able to sign a long-term deal that is going to keep me in one place," said Arenas. Yeah Gilbert, better for business, better for your family, but more importantly better for you...I mean come on Gilbert couldn't possibly benefit in any way other than a business perspective. It's not like he actually enjoys the media attention...http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2899563
