Seth Curry Reportedly Will Decline Option with Kings: Latest Details, Reaction

Seth Curry signed a modest two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings worth just north of $1.9 million—which included a chance to opt out after the first year—following a standout showing at the 2015 Las Vegas Summer League, but the brother of the NBA’s reigning MVP is making moves to ensure he nets a pay raise this summer.

According to The Vertical’s Shams Charania, Curry will decline his $1 million player option for the 2016-17 season to become a restricted free agent. USA Today’s Sam Amick confirmed the news and cited Curry’s late-season performance as “a nice free-agency showcase.”

In 44 appearances (nine starts) with the Kings, Curry averaged 6.8 points, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 45.0 percent from three-point range. 

And while his season started in unspectacular fashion, Curry thrived in March and April after the Kings had faded out of the Western Conference playoff picture.

Although Curry’s stature (6’2″ and 185 pounds) has led many to label him as a point guard, he was most effective working in quick catch-and-shoot situations last season.

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