Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Deron Williams and his representatives have scheduled a meeting with the Jazz next week to discuss a potential $90 million contract extension. Williams' agent, Bob McClaren, would not say when the meeting would take place, though it is expected to be Wednesday or Thursday,
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
This is the second in a three-part series on Jazz point guard Deron Williams - from his childhood days as a wrestler in Texas, to nearly winning an NCAA championship at Illinois, to becoming floor general of the Utah Jazz and perhaps landing a contract worth as much as $90 million.
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
As Chris Paul neared agreement on a contract extension with New Orleans, Deron Williams' agent said Tuesday that he and Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor had not spoken since the NBA's free-agent negotiating period opened late Monday.
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
Posted: 1:55 PM- Deron Williams knows what's coming his way, and the thought of it riveted a smile onto his face the other day.
Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
When the NBA's summer negotiating period opens late tonight, don't expect any immediate announcement of agreement on a contract extension between point guard Deron Williams and the Jazz.
Jazz Notes (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
Having thought about it over the weekend, that's what I would advise Deron Williams to do with his contract extension. The Jazz can start negotiations with Williams late Monday night and the star guard's decision really boils down to short versus long. He could follow LeBron James and Dwyane Wade (and possibly Chris Paul) in signing for three years with an option for a fourth. Or Williams
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/29/2008
A little past 10 p.m. Monday, Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor can pick up the phone and set in motion the process through which Deron Williams can sign a long-term contract extension to stay in Utah.
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/29/2008
LAS VEGAS - Deron Williams admitted he's "a little bit" worried that Jazz teammate Carlos Boozer will opt out of his contract after next season, but acknowledged that doing so would be a smart move.
Give Me The Rock (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
That’s right folks, Chris Paul and Deron Williams have singlehandedly ushered in a new era in the NBA. For lack of a better term, let’s call it the Everybody Wants a Point Guard Era. I, of course, am hoping that Derrick Rose will be the next step in the evolution of this era. Patrick is [...]
Remix Concepts (Free subscription) | 06/27/2008
Here is an overview of the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft, and possible sleepers from the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft. 1. Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose, G, Memphis - The Bulls pick up the best pure PG entering the draft since Jason Kidd (apologies to Chris Paul and Deron Williams). He has a pro ready body and plenty of young talent surrounding him in Chicago to help ensure early success. Should...
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/27/2008
Derrick Rose, a freshman point guard who led Memphis into the NCAA championship game, has been compared to young NBA stars Deron Williams and Chris Paul.
Thank You Isiah (Free subscription) | 06/25/2008
JERRY ZGODA, a man so important his name is in all-caps at the Standard Examiner (a daily that covers holes in Utah's spacetime continuum ), wrote this about smallish NBA players drafted below inferior, yet biggish NBA players. Andrew Bogut and Marvin Williams over Deron Williams and Paul in 2005. Michael Olowokandi over Mike Bibby in 1998. Glenn Robinson over Jason Kidd in 1994. Derrick Coleman over...
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
If he looked to his left at Monday's news conference, Deron Williams could find side by side pictures of himself and John Stockton in their blue USA Basketball jerseys.
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
GUARDS Deron Williams, Utah Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers Jason Kidd, Dallas Chris Paul, New Orleans Dwyane Wade, Miami FORWARDS Carlos Boozer, Utah
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
Here's a question for Utah Jazz fans: Can you imagine a frontcourt featuring Carlos Boozer and Andrew Bynum? Can you imagine this team, currently constructed without Deron Williams?
