Monta Ellis planned to opt out of the $8.72 million remaining on his contract. Then, he slumped, and the Mavericks fretted about his moodiness. They even threatened not to give him a raise if he opts out. What was once an easy call became a little more difficult, but Ellis is still headed into free agency. My guess is the Mavericks move on. They can shift some playmaking duties onto Chandler Parsons and use the cap space to pursue bigger fish like LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre Jordan. If they strike out on those top free agents, - See more at: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....ng-out-heat-and-pacers-reportedly-interested/
