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Williams averaged just 13.3 points and 6.6 assists per game last season while shooting a career-worst 38.7 percent from the field.

They are 1-13 against teams .500 or better this season. Williams, 30, is shooting just 37.1 percent from the field since Nov. 12. The Nets are 6-13 over that span.

ByTIM MACMAHON April 29, 2016, 2:24 PM — -- DALLAS -- Deron Williams intends to opt out of the second season of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.com.