After having a bounce-back season with the Dallas Mavericks in 2015-16, veteran point guard Deron Williams reportedly agreed Sunday to return on a one-year, $10 million contract, per ESPN's Marc Stein.
Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas confirmed the two sides have reached an agreement.
Williams signed a two-year deal with a second-year player option in Dallas last offseason after his disappointing tenure of four-plus seasons with the Brooklyn Nets ended in a buyout. The 32-year-old enjoyed a resurgent year with the Mavericks, averaging 14.1 points, 5.8 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game in 65 contests.
While his production was a far cry from the numbers he put up during his time with the Utah Jazz and the early portion of his stint with the Nets, Williams was a key reason Dallas reached the playoffs. He then decided to opt out of his contract and test the open market but ultimately decided Dallas was the right place for him.
When asked about his plans for the future immediately following the 2015-16 campaign, Williams made it clear that he was open ...
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