The Brooklyn Nets have opened buyout negotiations with center Andrea Bargnani, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein.

Bargnani is making $1.36 million in 2015-16 and has a player option for next season set at $1.55 million.

The former first overall pick is averaging 6.6 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. Brooklyn has been a disaster with him on the court, posting a net rating of minus-15.2 and giving up an absurd 110.8 points per 100 possessions.

The #Nets have been outscored by 191 points during Andrea Bargnani's 634 minutes of court time this season. — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) February 20, 2016

If Bargnani is bought out, it will be the first move made by newly named general manager Sean Marks, who was hired by the Nets on Thursday.