NBA Rumors: Deron Williams Talks Buyout with Brooklyn Nets, Wants to Join the Mavericks

By Cheri Cheng - 10 Jul '15 09:30AM

The Brooklyn Nets and Deron Williams are reportedly discussing the possibility of a buy out, league sources stated.

For the Nets, they have been looking to lighten their load by getting out of certain contracts. Williams, who did not have a great season, is due to make $43 million over the next two years. Since it has been difficult to find a team willing to take on that amount of money, the Nets might now consider buying Williams' contract out.

Marc Stein with ESPN.com wrote:

"Deron Williams is in talks with the Brooklyne Nets about securing his potential release this offseason to clear the way for Williams to sign with his hometown Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources...

A buyout, if Williams' representatives and the Nets can come to terms, would be Brooklyn's preference compared to outright waiving the 31-year-old. The Nets have been adamant since the end of the season that they do not want to simply release Williams via the stretch provision, even though it would allow them to pay out his remaining salary over the next five seasons and reduce their luxury-tax bill, as long as such a measure is executed before the Aug. 31 deadline.

But Brooklyn's attempts to trade Williams have gone nowhere, with what is a very limited trade market seemingly getting thinner."

If Williams can get out of his contract, the Mavericks, who were just spurned by free agent DeAndre Jordan, are reportedly very interested in signing Williams. The Mavericks, however, are not interested in a trade due to the amount of money.

"It's 60 to 70 percent that [Williams] winds up in Dallas," one source told ESPN.com.

After having an unsuccessful end of the season with Rajon Rondo, who has signed with the Sacramento Kings, the Mavericks are in need of a point guard and Williams could be their answer. The Utah Jazz are also an option for Williams.

Williams had a lackluster year, averaging only 13.3 points and 6.6 assists per game. He shot a career-low 38.7 percent from the field.