Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is declining his $2.8 million player option for the 2026-27 season to become a free agent, according to George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports via ESPN.
By opting out of the final year of his contract, Mamukelashvili will test the open market this offseason. His agents indicate that the Toronto Raptors big man is expected to have a strong developing market in free agency as teams look to bolster their frontcourt depth. The move provides Mamukelashvili the opportunity to secure a new long-term deal following his tenure in Toronto.
The Toronto Raptors will now have to determine if they will attempt to re-sign the big man or look elsewhere to fill the void in their rotation. No further details regarding specific interested suitors have been made public at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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