Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams followed through on plans to opt for free agency this summer, joining an eager free agent class expecting to be showered with unprecedented contracts as the NBA salary cap jumps to $94 million.
Normally, declining a player option is a sign that a player is unhappy in his current situation. This summer, however, is abnormal, as teams are suddenly flush with about $25 million more to spend on their teams. That means every player with an opt-out clause has tremendous incentive to take advantage, Williams being no different.
Williams will turn 32 Sunday, days before he hits the market.