The Dallas Mavericks were among the league's more active teams on deadline day, but after acquiring young center Nerlens Noel from the Philadelphia 76ers, the Mavs failed to find a trade partner for point guard Deron Williams.
In the aftermath of the 3 p.m. ET. deadline, the Mavericks waived the former All-Star.
The Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Utah Jazz all expressed reported interest in acquiring Williams, and it seems a safe bet that those same three teams, at the very least, will compete to sign the 32-year-old if and when he becomes a free agent.
Williams has had a strong season for the Mavs - averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 assists, with his highest true shooting percentage (53.2) in three years - but Dallas is prepared to make Yogi Ferrell its starting point guard, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports.