SkywalkerAC

Can this be done to prevent the option being exercised?

For example: Check out Alvin Williams

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/toronto.htm

Could the Raptors buy him out and have his contract come off the books after 2005?

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MightyReds2020

I believe option year salary counts like a 'guaranteed' in buyout situation. And since only the total amount of money could be reduced but not the contract length in buyout, I believe the answer is no - The buyout amount will count against the book for the length of the original contract.

Not 100% sure though.