Paul Millsap: Opts out of contract

As expected, Milsap is opting out of his current contract and will likely be
seeking out a max deal. Milsap said back in early May that he wanted to remain
with the Hawks, and Atlanta has the ability to offer the All-Star a max contract
that pays around $205 million over five years. At 32 years old, it’s a lot of
money to invest in him, but given that Milsap will be the top power forward on
the market this offseason, the Hawks will likely have no choice but to pay him
that max deal if they wish to retain their star veteran.