Deron Williams and the Nets agree to a buyout

The speculation is now over Nets fans……
Deron Williams will no longer be the so-called franchise player for the Brooklyn Nets and even more to everyone’s delight he will be bought out and placed on waivers after agreeing to a buyout hours ago.
(Nets fans rejoice)
NBA.com first reported Williams’ buyout Friday. Earlier Friday, ESPN.com first reported that Williams was pressing the Nets to release him so he could sign with the Mavericks, who famously lost a free-agent faceoff for Williams’ services in the summer of 2012.
Sources say the Nets will buy out the remaining $43 million on Williams’ contract for $27.5 million, with payments to Williams on the buyout amount spread over the next five seasons. The money Williams earns from the Mavericks would be on top of what Brooklyn owes him as part of the divorce.
It’s unlikely another team will claim Williams because he has underperformed since signing a max contract to stay with the Nets in 2012. via ESPN
The Nets and Deron Williams have reached a buyout agreement, per source. ESPN
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 10, 2015
The agreement will clear the way, once Williams goes thru waivers, for him to sign with his hometown Mavericks, who need a starting PG.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 10, 2015
Hearing that Deron Williams’ buyout is going to be $27.5 million spread out over five years w/ stretch so $5.5 million per season. #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) July 10, 2015
So that’s a $15.5 million savings next season (vs. $21) and a $16.8 million savings in 2016-17 (vs. $22.3). #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) July 10, 2015
Once counted out, DAL should now be in the discussion to compete for a playoff spot. The Mavs do not need Williams to be elite but solid
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 10, 2015
All I can say is this is long overdue as Williams was never fully invested in becoming the face of the Nets franchise and it showed year in and year out.
There was two sides to Williams and no one knew which one was going to show up every day. He could be gracious and smiling at practice one day and completely miserable the next day and it rubbed numerous teammates and coaches the wrong way from the beginning.
The time has come for him to take his measurably lesser talents to another franchise where he can be paid according to his play and wont have the pressure he could not handle in Brooklyn. Williams just simply was not the leader or driving force on this team as we all expected and now a buyout is a welcome sight.
To Deron Williams,
You are an intelligent, kind and god fearing man with a great family but stardom and the bright lights are not the place for you.
Good luck to you as well as good riddance.