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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Deron Williams isn't going to make a decision on whether to opt out of his contract with the New Jersey Nets until next season.
While saying he had gotten over the shock of being traded to New Jersey and was excited about the future of the franchise after talking with coach Avery Johnson and general manager Billy King, Williams refused to hint whether he would opt out of his contract after the 2012 season.
Williams is scheduled to make $17.4 million in 2012, but he can walk away from that deal after next season.
If he does opt out, he might run into problems with a new contract. The current collective bargaining agreement with the players' union expires after this season, and Williams may not be able to earn as much if maximum salaries are reduced in a new deal.
Williams was acquired by the Nets from Utah on Tuesday in a deal for Devin Harris, rookie Derrick Favors and two first-round draft picks and $3 million in cash.
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