Deron Williams

The Mavericks Let Deron Williams Go, And He's Most Likely Cleveland-bound

... w/ Dallas about trading for Deron Williams. Now, by all appearances, he'll wind up in their lap. — Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017. Multiple teams interested in Deron Williams tell ESPN they believe Williams has already decided to join Cleveland upon clearing waivers. And that’s precisely what’s expected to happen, according to Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Williams plans to join up with Le Bron James to give the Cavs the backup point guard they need. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because Williams has to clear waivers before signing with Cleveland. While Williams and the Cavs spend the next 48 hours waiting to find out if any other team wants to make a claim for the point guard’s services, we can start envisioning how the five-time All-Star might fit in as an understudy for Kyrie Irving as a veteran ball-handler and playmaking release valve with the defending NBA champions. If head coach Tyronn Lue’s cool with letting him run pick-and-roll with all those ...

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

... after his injury. “He played well, highlighted by that Portland game, the Cleveland game as well,” Williams said. “I thought he did a great job of just making his mark in this league and showing he belongs. “And I thought he did a great job (against Orlando), even when I came back. So it’s good to see him still being aggressive and still playing well, even though I was back.”. Ferrell contributed 10 points and a game-high seven assists against the Magic. But the Mavs, who are 11-5 in their last 16 games, know there’s no substitute for experience in this league. Besides, starting Williams and then having Ferrell with his lightning speed and quickness coming off the bench is sort of like a baseball manager starting a knuckleball pitcher and then inserting a fastball pitcher. “It’s huge to have Deron back,” forward Justin Anderson said. “He did a terrific job with the pace. “With Yogi coming off the bench with that bounce and that energy, that’s tough for teams to handle.”. I don’t really worry about any of that ...

Mavs + Cavs 'deeply Involved' In D-will Talks

... rights in 2022. - draft rights to the already-selected Osman. All of that sounds like a lot on paper, but it might turn out to be nothing more than a 59 th pick in 2021 and a 29 th pick in 2023. But I'm willing to gamble a bit that maybe I stumble into something more. And Cleveland gets a major favor (because Dallas doesn't really want Shump or Frye), and a certainty, by taking all that salary, and giving them a player they really want and need, in D-Will, while actually REDUCING their cap/tax. There are ways to negotiate that ask down a bit and make it more appealing. But with Cleveland getting a sure thing on one end, a very desirable player that not only could be key in a 2017 title but could also be resigned this summer even though Cleveland will have no free-agency money, the Mavs should be able to equitably ask for quite a few "lottery tickets". if that's all Cleveland has to offer. I should add. I can also see a lot ...

Cavs Expected To Sign Pg Deron Williams After He Clears Waivers

... bench (has started 103 of 105 games played since the start of the 2015 season), the veteran will likely do whatever is needed for both he and the Cavs to achieve their ultimate goal in June. For the first time this season, assuming he is signed, Williams will be someone who will ease the burden off of both Irving and James. Rather than having to use two-guard Iman Shumpert as their primary ball handler off the bench or having to lean on rookie Kay Felder to take over the point guard duties on the second unit, the former Illinois star will allow head coach Tyronn Lue to give James more rest now that they have a legitimate ball handler on the bench that he can actually count on, whether it’s in crunch time or not. The fact that this one happened to play alongside James for Team USA is all the better. By Josh Poloha. Josh has been a Cleveland and Ohio State sports fanatic his entire life. After fulfilling his childhood dream of ...

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

... It is this reality, sources told Sporting News, that now has the Pacers reconsidering their commitment to keeping out of trade discussions involving star player Paul George ahead of Thursday’s deadline. In fact, the Kings’ experience with Cousins this week and the Jazz’s experience with their star point guard six years ago — Deron Williams — provides the Pacers with a blueprint on the benefits of decisive action on George. “The last thing that Larry Bird wants,” one source told Sporting News, “is to be in the position Vlade Divac was in this past weekend. The more focused you can be now, while you have time before free agency, the better your chances of finding a good return.”. TRADE DEADLINE: Follow along with all of the NBA's moves. USA Today’s Sam Amick reported on Wednesday that George informed the Pacers that he wants to stay in Indiana, but only if the Pacers can supply a championship-caliber roster. But the Pacers ...

Does Emergence Of Yogi Ferrell Make Deron Williams Expendable

... Mavericks' most desirable assets to other teams, knowing full well that the likelihood of any major deal is probably slim and none. Deron Williams, guard, 32. Contract: On a one-year contract that pays him $9-million this season. Key stat: Since Dec. 1, he'd averaged 14.4 points and 7.9 assists in 28 games before toe injury sidelined him 10 days ago. This year: He's missed 14 of 50 games, but when he's played, he's been consistent and productive. He'd averaged nine assists in the seven games before the toe injury. He's shot 43.2-percent, a significant 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 ...

As Deron Williams And Otto Porter Go, So Do Their Teams

... His long-range attempts, particularly on corner threes, are a sign of Washington’s vitality on offense. When Wall is breaking down defenses and getting deep paint penetration and Beal is aggressively coming off screens, it creates disarray on defense and encourages ball movement. And when the ball gets to Porter, good things follow. Washington is just 6-11 when Porter, who leads the league in 3-point percentage with 45.6 percent , takes three or fewer triples but is 8-3 when he launches six attempts or more from outside. (It’s telling that seven of the 10 games in which Porter’s gotten at least six attempts have come within the last month , a span in which the Wizards have jumped from 10 th place in the East to fifth.). With Beal and Wall on the court, Porter has shot 57 percent overall and 48 percent from three, but with just Wall and no Beal, he has shot 48 percent overall and 33 percent from deep, according to NBA ...

Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Mavericks Pg

... 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 teammate Le Bron James to go to the media earlier in January and express his desire to get Irving some help. "We still got a couple more things we need to do. We gotta get a point guard," James said, per __link__'s  Joe Vardon. "It's my last time saying it. We need a point guard.". A veteran option like Williams that can come off the bench, ...

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

... Published: Feb. 22, 2017 9:00 a.m. Updated: yesterday. Here’s a look at the news for Feb. 22. Young Utahns unprepared. A new report from The Council for a Strong America found that a majority of young Utahns between the ages of 17 to 24 years old aren’t eligible to work for the military , according to the Deseret News. Utahns are so unprepared because the majority are either overweight, have a criminal background or can’t pass tests involved, according to the Deseret News. But it’s not just military service where Utahns struggle. The report measured the state’s overall adult readiness, giving Utah a C grade, the Deseret News reported. So how does the Beehive State fix this issue. Family, experts say. "Families make a difference," Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, told the Deseret News. “You change one of these children you change generations.". Read more at the Deseret News. Chaffetz says he already investigated Trump. Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz ...