Eric Gordon has decided to opt in to the final season of his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.

RealGM's Shams Charania had reported that Gordon was scouring the potential free agent market while also leaning toward opting in.

Gordon is set to make $15.5 million for the final year of his contract. Gordon was unlikely to match that annual amount on the open market.

Despite missing 21 games with a torn labrum, Gordon put off shoulder surgery to play the final 41 games in the regular season and playoffs. He shot a career-high 44.8 percent from 3-point range, but averaged a career-low 13.4 points in the regular season.