Yardbarker: Marcus Williams

Monta Ellis gets $67M

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:43:23 -0500

Is this a good move? I'm torn. It's not that I don't believe he's worth those kinds of dollars, it's just that I'm doubting the Warriors will utilize him properly.I'm a huge Ellis fan, but I think the Warriors are making a mistake if they plan on building around him as a POINT GUARD. I'm hoping the W's are planning on developing newly-acquired Marcus Williams as their point man, because Ellis is not and will never be a lead guard in this league. Ellis is a ...

Marcus Williams Released By Warriors

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:45:46 -0500

Marcus Williams: After being banished to the bench in the preseason by Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson and not having played in a game since January 25th, the Warriors have finally waived former UConn Huskies point guard Marcus Williams. Once Williams clears waivers, he?ll be free to sign ...

Marcus Williams Released By Warriors

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:04:56 -0500

After being banished to the bench in the preseason by Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson and not having played in a game since January 25th, the Warriors have finally waived former UConn Huskies point guard Marcus Williams.

Sports Management Worldwide Career Conference

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:17:23 -0500

Besides being a showcase for NFL Prospects to show scouts, GMs, and other NFL executives their strength, speed, and intelligence, the NFL Combine serves as a meeting place for almost all NFLPA certified agents. The NFLPA's agent regulations require agents to go to one seminar each year, and most agents choose the one during the Combine since many of them are out there anyway to provide support to NFL Draft Prospects they represent. Now Sports Management Worldwide is adding another event to the week's festivities.

What: The 2009 SMWW Sports Career Conference

When: Feb 20 (starts at 1 p.m.) - Feb 21

Where: Hyatt Regency, Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. See map.

Keynote Speaker: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

Speakers:

Dr. Lynn Lashbrook- President and Founder Sports Management Worldwide
Jeff Ireland- General Manager, Miami Dolphins
Mark Warkentien- General Manager, Denver Nuggets
John Wooten- NFL Legend & NFL Executive
Kristen Kuliga-NFL Agent, Doug Flutie & more
Will Carroll-Baseball Prospectus & SI.com
Rick Horrow- Fox Sports & CNN Sports (invited)
Jeanette Ehnerd- Total Sports Entertainment GM and SMWW Faculty
Marc Trestman- Montreal Alouettes Head Coach and 17 year NFL Coach, SMWW Faculty
Matt Moore- Carolina Panthers QB and SMWW Client
Michael Lombardi- NationalFootballPost.com & former NFL Executive
Marty Bechtold- AEG Facilities, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Reggie Williams- VP, Community Relations, Memphis Redbirds (AAA) & Former MLB player
Tom Blattler- Motorsports Exec & SMWW Faculty
Russ Lande- NFL Scout/Sporting News.com and SMWW Faculty
Bret Polvorosa- GRIP Inc. Consulting and SMWW Sports Business Faculty
Ryan Latham- Boston Red Sox
Dr. Chuck Patterson- Ohio State University
Dr. Floyd Jones- West Virginia University
Joe Bonahoom- Director of Baseball, SMWW
Dr. Gary Sailes- Indiana University Sports
Marcus Williams- Director of Football, SMWW Agency
Chase Sbicca- SMWW Director of Student Services
Jeff Brodie- SMWW Sports Career Advisor
Teres Smith- SMWW Sports Career Advisor
PJ Savage- SMWW Sports Career Advisor

Cost: $325 for general admission. $199 for college students. Registration form.

Click here for more information.

Disgruntled Warriors Keep A-Comin'

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:53:36 -0500

The Golden State Warriors got rid of one malcontent when they sent Al Harrington to the Sizable Apple last week. Apparently, Harrington wasn't alone in his sentiments about getting out of Oaktown. The Boston Globe's Marc J. Spears reported Sunday that Marcus Williams may be next on Harrington's wagon. The point guard's agent claims he isn't actively seeking to get out of town, but he needs to have more opportunities on the floor. Without knowing what goes on in prac...

Replacing Baron Davis an "impossible" job for Warriors

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:01:18 -0500

Warriors coach Don Nelson and executive vice president Chris Mullin held back-to-back chats with the press Thursday at team headquarters in Oakland. Much of the conversation centered on guard Monta Ellis, his severe ankle injury and the whole intrigue surrounding Moped-Gate as training camp nears. No one knows for sure when Ellis will return or if he'll ever be the player he was before his two-wheeled accident in Mississippi and embarrassing attempts at a cover up. No one yet knows wha...

Befuddled By Tinsley-to-Warriors Rumor

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:17:34 -0500

A Daily Babble Production That the Warriors are seeking a bit of point guard help is understandable. That's the sort of reality that occurs when a team's plan at point guard is to re-sign and convert its stud two guard and trade for an unproven youngster from a bad New Jersey team, and then the converted off-guard goes down with an injury. But the Warriors would be well served to remember that Ellis' injury may have him back by late 2008, and Marcus Williams has the pot...

Livingston a Sensible Target For Warriors

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:06:18 -0500

A Daily Babble Production The Warriors lost their franchise player this week when Monta Ellis went down with an ankle injury (http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/ellis_surgery_082708.html) that will sideline him for three-plus months. They also lost a combo-turned-point guard, leaving them even thinner at a position where they were already lacking depth. With it looking like Marcus Williams will be at the helm for the present, we're returning to an idea we hinted at in brief (index...

Cue the Marcus Williams Era

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:46:47 -0500

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Nets arena delayed again

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:13:05 -0500

Forest City Ratner Company, the organization responsible for building the New Jersey Nets new arena said Monday, that the team's new home in Brooklyn, may not be ready for the 2010-2011 season. It has been delayed several times, as recently as January. The arena will no longer feature a green roof, and the intial design will be very different. Bruce Ratner owns the commercial real estate agency building the arena, and is also the principal owner of the Nets. He has owned the team for four seasons and plans to move the franchise to Brooklyn, which has not had a pro team since the Dodgers left in 1957. The Nets have been playing their home games at the Izod Center in the Meadowlands sports complex since 1981. The Nets drew an average of 15,656 fans per game which ranked 21st in the NBA last season. By moving to Brooklyn, Ratner hopes to draw more fans from NYC and Long Island. Located at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush avenue it is located by the MTA/LIRR rail yards. The Barclays Center, which was planned to open for the 2010 season, would cost around $3.5 billion to build. The British based bank paid around $300-400 million dollars over 20 years for the naming rights. Seating capacity for Net games would be 18,000 with 118 executive suites and 12 courtside suites. The 850,000 square foot center could also hold college basketball games, concerts, award shows, ice shows and circuses. There was a discussion the Barclays Center could be venue for the 2013-2014 NBA All Star game. President Rod Thorn and General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe have had a busy year. During the season, the management duo shipped Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, and this past off-season they traded fan favorite Richard Jefferson to the Milwuakee Bucks. Jefferson signed a six-year, $78 million dollar extension in 2004. The Nets also aquired a first round pick from the Golden State Warriors for backup point guard Marcus Williams. These moves were seemingly done to put themselves under the salary cap in the summer of 2010 to potentially make a run at superstar LeBron James. However, with the new arena delayed again, it will be interesting to see how this could affect his decision.

Propping Two Depth-Based Acquisitions Out West

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:57:51 -0500

A Daily Babble Production Two Western Conference teams made their rotations one step deeper this past Tuesday. One needed high-energy reserves however it could obtain them. The other was looking for help at a particular position and not only got that but a nice project player as well. The Suns signed Warriors forward Matt Barnes to a one-year deal (http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2008/07/22/20080722barnessuns.html), and the Warriors in turn sent a conditional futu...

Warriors acquire Marcus Williams

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:13:31 -0500

So far, Marcus Williams has been a bust. The former first-round pick (#22 overall) clearly hasn't panned out, as he's averaging just 6.4 points and 3.0 assists and shooting 38.9% from the field in his brief career. That didn't stop Golden State from trading a future first round pick for him. From the NY Post blog.... " The trade will be announced later today. The pick is lottery protected for 2011, so the Nets get it if the Warriors are in the playoffs. If it goes ...

Denver to Send Melo to The Nets?

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:59:40 -0500

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly in talks with the New Jersey Nets that includes one of the premiere players in the league. The rumored deal is that Denver will send Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby to the New Jersey for Richard Jefferson, Marcus Williams, and the soul of retired* Keith Van Horn. How does this all fit? What team is getting the upperhand? Take a brief look and let us know what you think?

Fantasy Basketball Add Alert - Devin Harris Out Two More Weeks, Grab Marcus Williams

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:46:56 -0500

With Devin Harris out two more weeks, Marcus Williams will be the Nets starting point guard. We take a look at Williams fantasy value and offer some projections.