While many players should exercise their options to avoid free will in a tight market, Jerami Grant is likely an exception. The young striker will likely arrive on the market as one of the most sought after strikers.
Grant will almost certainly decline his $ 9.3 million player option in hopes of securing a long-term deal for at least as much as a starting salary, and perhaps slightly more if he can create a bidding war between the right teams. However, it could be limited to that $ 9 million range if over-the-cap contending teams are looking to protect its services by using their mid-tier exception.
Many Knicks fans have long enjoyed the idea of bringing Grant to New York. he represents the kind of non-sexy free agent move that is the opposite of the big name sketches that rumors are always trying to suggest the Knicks should do. He would be perfect for Tom Thibodeau.