Deron Williams is staying with the Brooklyn Nets!
Just after 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, the All-Star point guard tweeted, “Made a very difficult decision today …” along with a link to a photo of the Nets’ logo.
Williams’ decision to stay was confirmed by ESPN.com. His contract will be worth the five-year, $100 million max, a source told ESPNNewYork.com.
Williams chose the Nets over his hometown Dallas Mavericks, who could only offer four years, $75 million based on the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Sources told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein that the Mavericks were notified of Williams’ decision by agent Jeff Schwartz on Tuesday night. Club officials declined comment.
WRITTEN BY Mike Mazzeo is a regular contributor to ESPNNewYork.com & FULL STORY HERE
