It seems likely that Rashard Lewis will not accept the extension and will choose to opt out of his contract on July 1 and become an unrestricted free agent, according to Lewis? new agent, Tony Dutt.

?We?ll make a decision soon but we are leaning toward opting out,? said Dutt, whom Lewis hired over the All-Star break after parting ways with Kevin Poston.

Sonics general manager Rick Sund declined to address Lewis?s contract, saying, ?I told Rashard from the beginning I would not discuss any negotiations I have had with him or his representatives.?