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Does Monta Ellis Hold the Key to Dallas Mavericks' Offseason?

The summer of 2015 holds a lot variables for the Dallas Mavericks, the biggest of which is Monta Ellis.

According to HoopsHype, Ellis has a player option that would net him $9 million next season, a figure his production has surpassed. As he nears 30, Monta will almost certainly opt out of the last year of his deal in pursuit of what could be the last major contract of his career.

Assuming Ellis opts out and isn't re-signed, Dallas could create enough cap room for a max-contract offer to a big-time free agent.