Deron Williams

For The Pacers And Paul George, Lessons From Demarcus Cousins And Deron Williams

... — Boston, Phoenix, Denver and the Lakers among them — once the lottery order has been determined in May. On the flip side of the Cousins lesson the Utah experience with Williams. Think back to 2011, when the Jazz had determined, in the wake of Jerry Sloan’s retirement, that they were unlikely to sign Williams the following summer when he became a free agent. The Jazz, like the Pacers this year, were not particularly vocal about dealing away Williams, not even after he publicly butted heads with Sloan. But they were still able to find a team desperate for a star and willing to cough up a budding youngster (Derrick Favors), an established veteran (Devin Harris) and two first-round picks (which wound up being No. 3 in 2011 and No. 21 in 2013). MORE: Lakers kids are "untouchable" according to Magic Johnson. The Pacers are in position to draw a similar package, or better, for George. The Celtics are in the best position. They have promising youngsters (Marcus Smart, Jaylen ...

Jazz Have Some Interest In Deron Williams Reunion

... pick. Williams could also be traded straight into the Jazz’s cap space. Why this rumor makes sense. Jazz starting point guard George Hill is having trouble staying healthy this season, missing 22 of 57 games before the All-Star break. Adding Williams would ensure the Jazz had a starter-quality backup. Williams is averaging 13 points per game and seven assists on a Mavericks team going nowhere fast. At 32 years old, he’s entering his later stages without a ring, and Utah is at least heading in that direction. J. J. Barea is also on his way to returning from injury for Dallas, and the backcourt will be crowded when he does with the emergence of Yogi Ferrell. Dallas may never go into full rebuild mode, but as Dirk Nowitzki’s days come to a close, it may be time for Williams to move on. According to ESPN, he still owns a home in Utah. Why this rumor doesn’t make sense. It’s unclear what pieces the Jazz would be willing to deal for Williams, but with the point guard on an expiring contract, the Mavs would want something of value in return. Is that worth it for a few months from Williams, who could walk as an unrestricted free agent over the summer. This trade could hold ...

Mavs Turn Eye To Future By Getting Nerlens Noel, Waiving Deron Williams

... mater of Indiana, played his way into a two-year contract. Williams spent about a season and a half with his hometown team and was productive when healthy, joining Dallas after a buyout in Brooklyn. But he couldn't finish the playoffs last season because of a sports hernia that required surgery, and has missed 16 games this season with injuries. A person with knowledge of the situation told the AP that Williams plans to join Le Bron James to give Cleveland the backup point guard the defending champion needs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Williams has to clear waivers before signing with the Cavaliers. Bogut ended up not being a great fit at center in Dallas after coming over in a trade with Golden State when the Warriors had to unload players to make room under the salary cap for Kevin Durant. The 32-year-old Bogut was limited to 26 games by injuries but ended up coming off the bench when he was healthy. The Mavericks discovered early in the season that he wasn't a good starting fit with Nowitzki, and Barnes' success in Nowitzki's spot played a part in that. Noel missed the first 23 games this season ...

Cavs Expected To Sign Pg Deron Williams After He Clears Waivers

... to join Cleveland upon clearing waivers. — Marc Stein (@ESPNStein Line) February 23, 2017. Ever since backup point guard Matthew Dellavedova left for Milwaukee to take a well-deserved payday during the summer, the Cavs—both management and Le Bron James—have made no secret that the wine and gold need a backup point guard to come off the bench behind Kyrie Irving. Now in late February, it seems as though that backup point guard has fallen into their lap and they won’t have to give up anything for him. He may be passed his prime, but Williams can still bring plenty to the table in order to help the Cavs achieve their ultimate goal. So far this season, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound point guard has averaged 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 6.9 assists in 29.3 minutes per game (40 games). He also has shot 43 percent from the field ...

Does Emergence Of Yogi Ferrell Make Deron Williams Expendable

... upgrade over the last two seasons, and he's kept turnovers down, for the most part. Why the Mavericks should trade him: Much of this discussion depends on whether Yogi Ferrell keeps up the outrageous start he's had to his Mavericks career. Williams has been solid all season, injuries notwithstanding. He's showing that he still can be a quality lead guard on a good team. But if the Mavericks want to hand the reins to Ferrell the rest of the season to see if they have their point guard of the future, then it might make sense to put Williams in a better situation and try to get as many assets as possible for him. Why they should keep him: First of all, Williams likes it here and he's done nothing wrong, apart from the fickle injuries, to displease anybody. At times, he's been the Mavericks' best player during the two seasons he's been here. The way injuries have hit this season, the Mavericks know they need all the depth they can get - especially at point guard. Players of Williams' ...

Mavericks’ Deron Williams Shows Why Team Needs Him And Rookie Yogi Ferrell

... the pace. With Yogi coming off the bench with that bounce and that energy, that’s tough for teams to handle. Mavericks forward Justin Anderson. Williams also said it’s good to see the Mavs back in the playoff conversation. Yet, he steadfastly insists they were never out of it, although a rather embarrassing 120-89 loss at home to the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 7 dropped the Mavs to a woeful 4-17. “As bad as we started the season we were never out (of the playoff picture) by more than four or five games,” Williams said. “And that was kind of promising, because we knew we could play a lot better than we have been, especially if we could get healthy. “We still haven’t really (gotten completely healthy). But we’re definitely playing more consistent basketball and playing a lot better, and I think, figuring out an identity.”. The Mavs (22-32) will continue figuring out their ...

Utahns Unprepared For Military, Chaffetz Talks Trump Investigations, Deron Williams Trade Rumors

... immigration policies, CNN reported. Trump’s previous immigration ban was met with protests at airports and across the country. A ninth circuit judge eventually struck down the ban for its unlawfulness. Trump said he’s taking the decision into account with his new order. "The new order is going to be very much tailored to what I consider to be a very bad decision," Trump said at a White House news conference last Thursday. Read more about the planned second immigration order at CNN. Deron Williams back to Salt Lake City. As the NBA trade deadline nears on Thursday, the Utah Jazz may make a move that will surely be worth of a #Throwback Thursday photo. According to the Deseret News (and ESPN ), the Jazz may be interested in bringing back Deron Williams, the former star point guard who played ...

Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Mavericks Pg

... USA Today, the Cavaliers have contacted the Mavericks about a possible deal involving Williams. On an 20-30 team in the Western Conference, Williams has done little to improve things despite ranking fourth on the Mavericks with 13.5 points per game and leading the roster with 7.1 assists per night. Those numbers are far off the kind of production he put up as a member of the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets , as he averaged 17.0 points and 8.5 assists during a 10-year stretch. At 32 years old, Williams' career might be on the decline, but he still shows flashes of a guard that is difficult to guard while bringing a solid mid-range game. A desperate Cavaliers team could utilize him down the stretch. Cleveland's lack of depth at the 1 has left Kyrie Irving with little support. Rookie Kay Felder is listed as his only backup, and he is averaging just 4.9 points and 1.5 assists in 10.4 minutes per game. It forced ...