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From Cosby Sweaters:

Deron Williams will be a Brooklyn Net for the forseeable future. The point guard officially signed a new deal early Wednesday morning on the first day NBA teams could sign free agents. His contract is worth a reported $98 million over five years with an opt-out clause for the fourth year.

Williams is currently in Las Vegas practicing with Team USA as the United States prepares for the 2012 London Olympics.

Here was his full tweet:

 

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