What It Means:

He will likely look for a multi-year contract in free agency, but there is said to be mutual interest between Williams and Dallas for a return. "I would love to be back," Williams said during his exit interviews. "This was a great year for me. My family is settled and happy here, so it'd definitely be great to be back."

Williams averaged 14.1 points and 5.8 assists this season and played well for the most part. But he struggled with injuries once again as a sports hernia ended his 2015-'16 campaign. He will need surgery to correct the issue, but he's expected to be healthy by training camp.