Al Jefferson said he doesn't anticipate opting out of his contract this summer, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Jefferson said he doesn't anticipate opting out of his contract this summer, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Jefferson inked a three-year, $41 million deal with Charlotte in the summer of 2013, and the deal includes a player option for next season. The big man's numbers took a dip this season, but he was banged up for much of the year and missed 17 games. Charlotte may be trending in the wrong direction after missing the playoffs, but a healthy Jefferson, teamed with Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, is certainly a core that should contend for a playoff spot next season.