Brandon Bass wants to be back with the Boston Celtics. He would just like to get paid first.
CSNNE.com reports that Bass, a 6-foot-8 forward, has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Bass had a player option for the 2012-13 season worth $4.25 million.
Bass's agent tells the website that his client is looking for a multi-year deal after stepping in to a starting role after being traded to the Celtics by the Orlando Magic prior to the 2011-12 season.
However, all indications are that Bass is hoping to return to the Celtics with a multi-year deal.
"Oh absolutely," his agent Tony Dutt said when asked if Boston was his client's first choice. "Without question, he would love to go back."
The Celtics were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals in seven games. After the Game 7 loss at AmericanAirlines Arena, Bass told reporters that he enjoyed his season in Boston and wanted to return with the team.