DERON WILLIAMS NEWS
Taking a Knee? NFL to Lower Playoff Ticket Costs by 10% Due to Economy
November 13, 2008 by
Biz of Football
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On the day after the Boston Red Sox froze ticket prices across the board for the first time in 14 years, and the New York Yankees reported that suite sales have stalled, the National Football League announced that they will be lowering the price of playoff tickets this season by an...
Deron Williams' summer
May 01, 2009 by
Jazz Notes
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It has been a busy past two summers for Deron Williams, between playing for USA Basketball in the FIBA Americas championship in Las Vegas in 2007 to negotiating a max contract extension with the Jazz last July and winning gold at the Beijing Olympics. ...
Video: Deron Williams Hit Game-Winner to Beat Lakers in Game 3
April 24, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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Deron Williams hit a game-winning shot to beat the Lakers in Game 3 of
the Lakers-Jazz first round NBA Playoff series. See the video of
Williams’ game-winning shot, plus other great links from around the
sports blogosphere including a discussion of why Zach Greinke doesn't...
Team Russia's Matchup Zone Versus Team USA
August 04, 2008 by
The X's & O's of Basketball
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If you are a Team USA fan, you would have to be a little concerned after the game against Team Russia the other night. Sure, they won by 20+, but at times the score was much closer. Of most concern was when the game slowed down to the half court and the Russians went to their matchup...
Deron Williams treats Jason Terry like...well...something low
February 06, 2009 by
Sharapova's Thigh
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Notice that when it's Clapp's beloved Derrick Rose, the crossover goes to the top of the page. When it's a lowly Jazz, it goes below the Thigh of the Week!!!
Update: Clapp, realizing that it was unfair to Mormons and University of Illinois graduates (mostly Mormons)...
Videos: Deron Williams and Kyle Korver Dodge Barrage
August 19, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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Two things we never get tired of watching: 1) Kyle Kover getting clanged while eating an ear of Iowa corn, and 2) “Iowa sucks!”
More hilarious videos on DeronWilliams.net.
Games of the Week (1/26-2/1)
January 25, 2009 by
Project Spurs
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A look ahead at the Spurs games for the week. Date: Tuesday, January 27 (8:00)Team: Utah Jazz (A)TV: FSNSWWhy you should care:?The Jazz haven't been as strong this year as some expected, but that's mostly to injuries that left Deron Williams hobbled earlier this year and knocked...
The Fantasy Cost of a Gold Medal
August 06, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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With the Olympics opening up this weekend, FIO staff writer Dan Rossi discusses the fantasy implications of some fantasy studs playing in Beijing (specifically focusing on injuries).
Will the Jazz trade Carlos Boozer?
April 29, 2009 by
Scores Report
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With regard to Carlos Boozer’s future in Utah, Johnny Ludden of Yahoo Sports writes that the Utah Jazz "are expected to explore trading him and devote their resources to keeping Paul Millsap."
Top 10 Young Point Guards
December 03, 2008 by
Scores Report
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Here's a quick list of the top 10 point guards under the age of 26, ranked in the order of a combination of current performance and trade value, and regardless of salary.
I'll also list the player's age and his Player Efficiency Rating.
1. Chris Paul, Hornets
Age...
Deron Williams, the worst paper basketball player EVER, Video
October 28, 2008 by
NESW Sports
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Deron Williams, the worst paper basketball player EVER, Video. This video of down time at a Vitamin Water commercialA shoot proves that the NBA all star point guard is terrible at paper basketball. I bet they had to chop a tree down just for Deron to make a basket. < That was cold!
2008 NBA Preview: #5 Utah Jazz
October 24, 2008 by
Scores Report
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Offseason Movement: The Jazz exercised a couple of no-brainer contract options on Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap, and signed Deron Williams to a long-term deal. The other main acquisition was center Kosta Koufos via the draft.
(Read the rest after the jump.)
Game Preview #4 - San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz - Back from Vacation
26 days ago by
Pounding the Rock
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Did everyone enjoy their vacation from the NBA?
And we're back. It's Thursday (for which Lauri is very happy), and after a strange four day break in the schedule, the Spurs are embarking on a little road trip, with the first stop in Utah.
More after the jump....
Untitled
November 26, 2008 by
Jazz Theory
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Still no word on whether or not Deron Williams will return to play against the Grizzlies tonight, and we probably won't know till right before game time. The suspense is killing me, and this is the only word about it on the Jazz website!
Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks, 11/3/09
28 days ago by
nba.com/jazz
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The Jazz is 84-53 all-time against the Mavericks, with a 30-38 record on the road Utah has lost the last four games at Dallas and 11 of the last 12 Deron Williams has led the Jazz in scoring in each of the last three games against Dallas Dirk Nowitzki
Highlights Of Team USA Basketball Dominating Canada
July 26, 2008 by
You Been Blinded
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Team USA basketball began their quest for the gold with a 120-65 blowout of Canada in an exhibition game in Las Vegas. Dwyane Wade looks to be recovered from his injuries, and Carmelo Anthony continues to play well under international rules, but there’s not a lot to be learned...
Deron Williams Illini Hoop Legends For Charity Dinner and Auction
August 29, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Deron Williams hosted the second annual Illini Hoop Legends for Charity Dinner and Auction Friday night at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The event, part of the Deron Williams Point of Hope Foundation, raised money for local charities as well as the Illini Men'...
Davidson's Baseline Box Inbounds Play
January 08, 2009 by
The X's & O's of Basketball
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I took in the ESPN game of the week, Davidson against Duke tonight. Great atmosphere at Cameron Indoor. Still on my list of things to do in my bucket list, Cameron Indoor Duke versus UNC. But as for tonight's game, Duke did a solid job doubling and crowding Stephen Curry most of...
Oops, Pau Surprise
Is it just us, or has this been — from an injury standpoint — the most destructive NBA preseason in a while? Last year Deron Williams started out on the shelf, and of course Gilbert Arenas and Monta Ellis had their issues, but we don’t remember too many other notables...
LeBron James: "We Have to Be a No Excuse Team"
August 02, 2008 by
20 Second Timeout
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The first episode of "Road to Redemption" detailed Team USA's history in FIBA competition since NBA players began participating in 1992: Team USA won Olympic gold medals in 1992, 1996 and 2000 plus a FIBA World Championship in 1994 (Team USA won a bronze medal in the...
2009-10 NBA Preview: Utah Jazz
September 10, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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Utah Jazz
2008-09 Record: 48-34
Anticipated Starting Five
PG- Deron Williams
SG- Ronnie Brewer
SF- Andrei Kirilenko
PF- Carlos Boozer
C- Mehmet Okur
Key Reserves: Paul Millsap, Kyle Korver, Eric Maynor, C.J. Miles, Kosta Koufos
Biggest Strength: Offensive execution and field goal...
Scenes From "Road to Redemption"
July 25, 2008 by
20 Second Timeout
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ESPN is airing a series of shows about Team USA called "Road to Redemption." The first episode brings the viewer up to speed on the history of NBA players being members of Team USA. The 1992 Dream Team dominated in the first Olympics in which American professional basketball...
Top 50: Deron Williams, no. 11
October 13, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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by Russ Bengtson
For your perusal, a short list of Deron Williams’s accomplishments since joining the NBA as the third overall pick in 2005:
• 2005-06 All-Rookie First Team
• Second in assists (to Steve Nash) in 2006-07
• Led the Utah Jazz to the 2007 Western Conference Finals...
Team USA Opens Exhibition Tour With 120-65 Win Over Canada
July 26, 2008 by
20 Second Timeout
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Team USA began its five game pre-Olympic exhibition tour with a 120-65 win over Canada in the State Farm USA Basketball Challenge at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Michael Redd led Team USA with 20 points each. Anthony added six rebounds...
Fantasy Basketball Preview: Point Guards
Even though the NBA regular season won't start for months, and even though I'm technically only a Chicago Bulls blogger, I have decided to start a series preparing for the fantasy basketball season. Fantasy drafts are starting earlier each year, and I decided to start...
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