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Deron Williams | Guard

Team: Brooklyn Nets
Age / DOB:  (28) / 6/26/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 209
College: Illinois
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The Nets have reportedly put Scott Skiles "on their short list" of head coach candidates.
Brooklyn has also been linked to Brian Shaw, Lionel Hollins and Phil Jackson, and we're viewing all rumors of their coaching search with skepticism. May 19 - 10:06 AM
Source: Racine Journal Times

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Deron Williams - G - Nets

Tim Bontemps of the New York Post expects the Nets to interview Pacers associate coach Brian Shaw and Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins once their respective playoff runs are over.

The Nets have been relatively quiet in their search to replace interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. There were reports of interest in Phil Jackson but the Zen Master dismissed those through back channels. Both Shaw and Hollins figure to be extremely popular names on the coaching market once they're available, although we can't imagine Memphis letting Hollins go with the Grizzlies currently in the Western Conference finals.
Related: Pacers, Grizzlies
Source: New York Post
May 18 - 10:38 AM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

The Nets stayed alive with a Game 6 95-92 win in Chicago with Deron Williams scoring 17 points, while adding two boards, 11 assists and one 3-pointer in 42 minutes.

The Nets only turned the ball over nine times in the win. They also allowed just eight fastbreak points and kept their mistakes to a minimum while in halfcourt sets. Their offense has been much better lately and they're coming off a 110-point outing from Game 5. They'll look to take that momentum into the Barclay's Center for Game 7 on Saturday.
May 2 - 11:53 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams had his second double-double in a row during Monday's 110-91 Game 5 win over Chicago with 23 points, 10 assists, one steal and two 3-pointers in 38 minutes.

He put up a 32-10 line in Saturday's devastating loss and the Nets finished strong tonight. After ending the fourth quarter on Saturday giving up a 16-2 run, they thumped the Bulls to the tune of 17-3 to close out tonight. The Nets will look to tie the series on Thursday at the United Center for Game 6.
Apr 29 - 10:21 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams scored a team-high 32 points with three boards, 10 assists, one steal two blocks and five 3-pointers on 11-of-25 shooting during Game 4's triple-overtime loss to Chicago.

Deron's last two games have been quiet with just 13.0 points per game in both of those losses. The Nets had this game under control with a whopping 14-point lead with under three minutes left in the fourth quarter. After battling back, a choke job like this one is going to be tough to come back from. Game 5 is in Brooklyn on Monday.
Apr 27 - 6:19 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

The Nets have finalized a contract extension with GM Billy King, the team announced on Friday.

You can remove Phil Jackson's name from Brooklyn's "wish list" now. King, a general manager who pieced together a mediocre core with a limited ceiling despite its high price tag, will get an extension to remain in Brooklyn. The Nets have north of $80M on the books for next season and currently trail a first-round playoff series to a Chicago Bulls team playing without their best player.
Source: Chris Mannix on Twitter
Apr 26 - 8:27 AM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams shot 5-of-14 from the field for 18 points with two boards, four assists, one steal, one block and three 3-pointers in a Game 3 loss to the Bulls on Thursday.

The Nets did a good job taking care of the ball with just 10 turnovers, but they shot 35 percent from the field for the second consecutive game. Deron has been sub-par for both games and it would appear Tom Thibodeau may have figured a way to cool off one of the hottest players after the All-Star break. Deron will need a better outing on Saturday to try and even this series.
Apr 25 - 11:37 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams reiterated that both his legs and ankles are feeling "good right now."

D-Will has simply been a different player since the All-Star break when he got a third round of cortisone shots to deal with his ankle issues. He played well again on Saturday in Brooklyn's romp over Chicago in Game 1, and at this point, he should continue to play like the Williams of old assuming his health doesn't regress.
Source: New York Daily News
Apr 21 - 9:55 AM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams and the Nets ran up and down the floor in an easy 106-89 win over the Bulls with Williams posting 22 points, two boards, seven assists, three steals and two 3-pointers on 9-of-15 shooting.

The final score doesn't really tell the story and the Nets absolutely dominated the second quarter by the score of 35-21. The Nets shot 55.8 percent from the field and they had 56 points in the paint, which is well above their season average of 40.6 points. Deron was simply amazing and even threw down a reverse jam on a fastbreak. The Nets won't have this much success in the rest of the series, but things are certainly looking up against a banged-up Chicago team.
Apr 20 - 11:13 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams played 21 minutes and had eight points and six assists in Wednesday's win over the Pistons.

He's locked and loaded for the playoffs, and will be a valuable fantasy point guard in playoff leagues, as long as the Nets can get by the Bulls in the first round, which starts on Saturday. And that's a big 'if.' Joe Johnson also returned to action tonight and had 10 points.
Related: Joe Johnson
Apr 17 - 10:58 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

The Nets are expected to play their usual starters on Wednesday, but they'll each see 18-24 minutes.

This means Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace, Reggie Evans and Brook Lopez should all get a regular season tune-up before preparing for the playoffs. They're all extremely risky fantasy plays as they're on a minutes cap and could play even less than the 18-24 minutes that has been projected.
Related: Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace, Reggie Evans, Brook Lopez
Source: Mike Mazzeo on Twitter
Apr 17 - 11:31 AM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams, along with most of the Nets regulars, will get the night off on Monday to rest his left knee contusion.

We're assuming C.J. Watson will start in his place and should make for a solid fantasy option tonight.
Related: C.J. Watson
Apr 15 - 6:11 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

The Nets have not made a decision as to whether or not Deron Williams or Joe Johnson will rest until the postseason, but it sounds likely that they will.

"We'll see," said D-Will. "We'll talk to Tim, talk to P.J. and see. I got kneed twice more today in two different spots, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow." Joe Johnson offered a similar sentiment, saying, "we'll see, but obviously I've got to do what's best for myself, for my team, as far as getting healthy, getting ready for the postseason." We wouldn't be surprised to see each sit out Monday vs. Washington and Wednesday against the Pistons. If each sits, C.J. Watson and MarShon Brooks are poised to see extended run.
Related: Joe Johnson, C.J. Watson, MarShon Brooks
Source: Newsday
Apr 15 - 10:01 AM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams continued his outstanding finish to the season, scoring 30 points with seven assists, two steals, one block and four 3-pointers against Toronto on Sunday.

He banged his knee against Amir Johnson and was gimpy for about a minute, but he didn't leave the game. Deron has dealt with bumps and bruises all year, but hasn't missed time since February 13. He is second in the NBA for 3-pointers after the break with 78 and he's put up first-round value in standard leagues in that stretch. His regular season might be over as he gets some much-needed rest.
Apr 14 - 8:13 PM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

P.J. Carlesimo is still deciding whether to rest his veterans during the Nets' final three games, but Deron Williams and Joe Johnson both hope to keep playing.

"We've got to weigh pros and cons," Carlesimo said. "Resting guys, and getting guys healthy and seeing what happens with these last three games." Gerald Wallace (bruised heel) seems unlikely to play on Sunday, at least, and owners of Johnson or D-Will should check back routinely for updates.
Related: Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace
Source: Newsday
Apr 14 - 10:10 AM