Austin Rivers opts out of his contract, elects free agency

Austin Rivers (G - FA)

Austin Rivers has opted out of his contract with the Houston Rockets for the 2020-2021 season and will become an unrestricted free agent, per Marc J. Spears. (Marc J. Spears on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact
Rivers expressed a desire to opt out earlier this month so it's not a shocking move. The 28-year old wants to test his worth on the open market but likely won't materialize into anything more than a role player, regardless of where he ends up.