Deron Williams and the Brooklyn Nets are in talks about a potential buyout this offseason that would create an opportunity for him to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams grew up in the Dallas area.

Williams has two seasons and $43.3 million remaining on his contract with the Nets.

The Nets have been adamant since the end of the season that they do not want to simply release Williams via the stretch provision, even though it would allow them to pay out his remaining salary over the next five seasons and reduce their luxury-tax bill, as long as such a measure is executed before the Aug. 31 deadline.

The Nets have been unable to gain traction in trading Williams.

Williams chose the Nets over the Mavericks in the summer of 2012.

The Utah Jazz have also been mentioned as a landing spot for Williams, but he prefers Dallas to play in his hometown and reunite with Wesley Matthews.

"It's 60 to 70 percent that [Williams] winds up in Dallas," one source said.