by Charlie O. Mallonee

The Vertical from Yahoo Sports is reporting that Seth Curry is planning to decline his player-controlled option with the Sacramento Kings for the 2016-17 season. Curry has until Saturday to finalize his decision.

If Curry does not exercise his $1-million option, it does not automatically mean he will not be with the Kings next season. By declining the option, Curry would become a restricted free agent. Curry would be free to negotiate a contract with another team but the Kings would have the right to match any offer.

Curry’s stock rose late in the season as his playing time increased. He proved his value as a 3-point shooter and a back-up point guard. Curry’s late season success had some asking why the Kings had not used him more earlier in the campaign.

Curry appeared in 44 games for the Kings averaging 6.8 points and 1.5 assists per game. He averaged 15.2 points per game over the team’s final 11 games.