The Phoenix Suns are willing to release forward/center Scott Williams so that he can play for a contender in the Dallas Mavericks.

However, Williams wants to make sure that no other team will claim off waivers and he has no assurance that won't happen.

"League sources told ESPN.com that Williams' agent, Arn Tellem, is "working to ensure that other teams don't claim him" before Williams is released, which could happen as soon as Wednesday. Williams has said that if he can't choose the team that claims him, he'd prefer to finish the season on the Suns' bench. Phoenix has already offered Williams a spot as an assistant coach, and Williams has made it clear that he hopes to make Phoenix his permanent base when he's done playing."

The Mavericks have held a roster spot for former Portland center Arvydas Sabonis but failed twice in their attempts to lure him back to the States.