Lakers’ Rajon Rondo expected to opt out of $2.96 million contract for next season

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo will opt out of his $2.96 million contract for next season to become free agent.

Per Basketballnews, Rajon Rondo will opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to become an unrestricted free agent, BasketballNews.com learned on Thursday.

“He’s definitely opting out,” a league source said. By opting out, he will enter the market as the most experienced point guard available in terms of championship pedigree. Even though he isn’t opting in, Rondo could still re-sign with the Lakers.