Mo Williams Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Mo Williams.
Wizards Show Interest In Udrih, Miller
2014/02/wizards-interest-miller.htmlWashington also made an identical offer to Mo Williams, Kennedy says, but he's clearly not in the trade conversation. … 8:20am: The Wizards have offered Maynor, Singleton and Trevor Booker, among others, in their search for a backup point guard, according to Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders.
Mo Williams To Opt Out
2014/06/williams-plans-hopes.htmlJANUARY 9th: Mo Williams intends to turn down his 2014/15 player option at season's end, becoming an unrestricted free agent, he tells Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com. … JUNE 23rd: Williams has formally informed Portland that he will become a free agent, agent Mark Bartelstein tells Jeff Goodman of ESPN (on Twitter).
Clippers Not Shopping Mo Williams
2012/02/clippers-not-shopping-mo-williams.htmlSince the Clippers acquired Chris Paul and Chauncey Billups, Mo Williams has found himself relegated to sixth-man duty in Los Angeles. … Despite the team's point guard depth, the Clippers don't intend to actively shop Williams before the trade deadline, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN Los Angeles.
Clippers Notes: Billups, Trade Exceptions, Williams
2012/02/clippers-notes-billups-trade-exceptions-williams.htmlScott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com tweets that the Clippers were hearing a noise from fans and media early in the season about trading Mo Williams for a backup big man, but they're glad to have that guard depth now. … The decision to reappropriate that money towards signing Tyson Chandler seems even smarter in hindsight, Berman adds.
Mo Williams Talks Role, Contract, Cavs Trade
2012/02/mo-williams-talks-role-contract-cavs-trade.htmlMo Williams returned to Cleveland last night, playing his first game at Quicken Loans Arena since being traded from the Cavaliers to the Clippers nearly a year ago. … Whether I like it or not, I have to perform my duties." On the trade that sent him to the Clippers with Jamario Moon for Baron Davis and the draft pick that became Kyrie Irving (via Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal): "I thought [the Cavs] handled everything first class, even though I was traded.
Clippers Looking To Replace The Injured Billups
2012/02/clippers-looking-to-replace-the-injured-billups.htmlThe Clippers will be able to replace Chauncey’s production, to an extent, throughout the regular season but having an NBA Finals MVP on the floor in the closing moments of vital playoff games? That’s tough to overcome." Combo guard Mo Williams and Randy Foye should be able to replace the 15 points and four assists Billups was contributing per night. … With the acquisition of Kenyon Martin to shore up the frontcourt, the Clippers most glaring need was athletic size on the wings where veterans Caron Butler and Ryan Gomes are the onlyl swingmen with ideal size, if not athleticism.
Pacific Notes: Ellis, Kings, Suns, Williams, Blake
2012/02/pacific-notes-kings-suns-lakers-blake.htmlReports last week suggested Mo Williams was unsatisfied with his role for the Clippers, but Williams told Bill Ingram of HoopsWorld that's not the case. … The Kings are the most likely candidates to be relocated, so let's check in on the progress on Sacramento's new arena, along with some other notes out of the Pacific....
Pacific Notes: Williams, Kings Arena, Barnes
2012/04/pacific-notes-williams-kings-arena-barnes.htmlHere are a few Tuesday afternoon updates out of the Pacific: If he's facing a reduced role with the Clippers heading into next season, Mo Williams could decline his player option and look for a new contract elsewhere, according to Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld. … The Lakers will host the Nets at the Staples Center tonight, but if you're a Los Angeles basketball fan, you can be forgiven for looking ahead to tomorrow night's matchup.
Odds & Ends: Knicks, Bucks, Heat, Nicholson
2012/05/odds-ends-knicks-bucks-heat-nicholson.htmlKurt Helin of NBC's ProBasketballTalk blog says Mo Williams expects to pick up his player option of $8.5MM for the 2012/2013 season. … Don Walker of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Bradley Center will be now known as the BMO Harris Bradley Center in a step toward getting the Bucks a new arena in the near future.
Clippers Rumors: Griffin, Paul, Young, Williams
2012/05/clippers-rumors-griffin-paul-young-williams.html2:35pm: Although Mo Williams has expressed a preference to pick up his 2012/13 player option and remain in Los Angeles, GM Neil Olshey isn't ready to take that as gospel yet. … We already rounded up a series of Tuesday morning Lakers updates, so let's take a look at what's going on with Los Angeles' other team.
Notable Outstanding Option Decisions
2012/06/notable-outstanding-option-decisions.htmlDeron Williams, Nets ($17.78MM player option): Okay, so there's no real drama here. … Bynum's isn't the first option decision of the year -- Beno Udrih has picked up his 2012/13 player option, while Dwight Howard famously waived his early termination option earlier in the season.
Mo Williams, Clippers Seeking Contract Solution
2012/06/mo-williams-clippers-seeking-contract-solution.htmlWhile Mo Williams plans to exercise his $8.5MM player option and remain with the Clippers next season, the situation isn't is simple as that, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com. … "Mo's a professional and I think he showed that last season," Bartelstein said.
Clippers Exploring Trade For Lamar Odom
2012/06/clippers-exploring-trade-for-lamar-odom.htmlTHURSDAY, 1:59pm: The Jazz, willing to take on Mo Williams' contract, have emerged as a potential third team in a deal between the Mavs and Clippers, Stein and Chad Ford report. … For the Clips, a deal for Odom may hinge on their ability to find a third club willing to take on the contract of Mo Williams, says Stein.
Mavs, Clippers, Jazz Agree To Odom Deal
2012/06/mavs-clippers-jazz-agree-to-odom-deal.html4:43pm: Williams has agreed to join the Jazz, a source tells Brian T. … FRIDAY, 5:32pm: The Mavericks and Odom have agreed to extend the deadline to fully guarantee Odom's contract by one day, until tomorrow, so that the trade can be finalized, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.
Odom To Clips, Williams To Jazz In 4-Team Deal
2012/06/odom-to-clips-williams-to-jazz-in-4-team-deal.htmlSmith of The Salt Lake Tribune had word that Mo Williams agreed to pick up his $8.5MM option for next season, clearing the way for the deal. … The four-team deal between the Jazz, Mavericks, Clippers and Rockets that sends Lamar Odom to the Clippers and Mo Williams to Utah has been finalized, according to a release by the Mavs.
Northwest Links: Thunder, Nuggets, T’Wolves, Jazz
2012/10/northwest-links-thunder-nuggets-twolves-jazz.htmlRandy Hollis of the Deseret News says that Mo Williams will bring much needed leadership to a Jazz locker room…… Darnell Mayberry of NewsOK reports that Kevin Durant appears to have significantly added strength and bulk to his frame and could possibly find more playing time at the four spot this season.
Jazz Notes: Williams, Jefferson, Shooters
2012/10/jazz-notes-williams-jefferson-shooters.htmlThe latest news and notes about the Utah Jazz on Sunday evening: Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune reports that Al Jefferson and new offseason acquisition Mo Williams are expected to play in Utah's Monday preseason opener after being held out of recent training camp activity with minor injuries. … Bill Oram of the Salt Lake Tribune writes that the moves made by the Jazz this offseason to bolster their outside shooting should pay off for them during the season.
Pacific Notes: Scola, Suns, Odom, Clippers, Bogut
2012/10/pacific-notes-scola-suns-odom-clippers-bogut.htmlAfter having been traded by the Clippers to the Jazz this offseason, Mo Williams told Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com he holds no ill will toward the Clips. … Andrew Bogut will have his left ankle, which continues to keep him out of action, examined on Monday in Los Angeles, as Marcus Thompson II of the Bay Area News Group writes.
Northwest Notes: Wolves Injuries, Blazers, Williams
2012/11/northwest-notes-wolves-injuries-blazers-williams.htmlBill Oram of the Salt Lake Tribune writes that Mo Williams is proving to be a perfect fit on the Jazz' roster.
Odds & Ends: Cousins, Thunder, Vesely, Morris
2012/12/odds-ends-cousins-thunder-vesely-morris.htmlTwo years ago and just months removed from "The Decision", Jazz guard Mo Williams (then with Cleveland) and Heat superstar LeBron James may not have necessarily been on each other's holiday greetings list. … I try to practice everyday, work on my game and stay ready for my chance to play.” Darius Morris may not be ready for a starting job, but Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times writes about how the Lakers' sophomore guard has found a significant role in Mike D'Antoni's rotation (Sulia link).
Odds & Ends: Varejao, Asik, Pistons, Mavs, Mack
2012/12/odds-ends-varejao-asik-pistons-mavs-mack.htmlMo Williams, playing in a contract year, will be sidelined indefinitely with what the Jazz are calling a "severely sprained" right thumb, says Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune. … Omer Asik burned his old team for 20 points and 18 rebounds yesterday, and what makes it even more painful for the Bulls is that backup center has been one of Chicago’s weaknesses this season, as Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com writes.
Odds & Ends: Williams, Warriors, Magic, Roy
2013/01/odds-ends-williams-warriors-magic-roy.htmlThe latest news and notes from around the NBA on Wednesday evening: Jazz guard Mo Williams is expected to miss six weeks following thumb surgery. … It will be interesting to keep an eye on what roster moves Utah makes to account for his absence.
Western Notes: Nolan Smith, Royce White, Mavs
2013/01/western-notes-nolan-smith-royce-white-mavs.htmlThe Jazz announced today that Mo Williams underwent successful surgery on his injured right thumb, as Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune writes. … Royce White appeared on SiriusXM radio to discuss his refusal of a D-League assignment, and both Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle and Keith Schlosser of Ridiculous Upside have passed along a few of White's more interesting comments.
Odds & Ends: LeBron, Miles, Harrington
2013/01/odds-ends-lebron-miles-harrington.htmlDon't count former Cleveland guard Mo Williams among those who thinks about the notion much, telling Schmitt-Boyer when asked about the possibility of LeBron's homecoming: "I don't know, I don't know. … With LeBron James currently slated to become a free agent in 2014, Mary Schmitt-Boyer of The Plain Dealer thinks that speculation about a possible return to the Cavaliers could become a hot topic over the next 18 months.
Jazz GM Talks Roster, Trades, Mo Williams
2013/02/jazz-gm-talks-roster-trades-mo-williams.htmlWhat is Derrick averaging minute-wise, 21-22 minutes? What's the greater good, giving him 28 or 30? Does he develop better? Or is the greater good giving him a real sense of appreciation that he earned the additional bump in minutes eventually whenever that is? I don't know." On whether Mo Williams, a free agent at season's end, could be Utah's point guard past this season: "Yes, he could. … Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey spoke to reporters on Monday, and while he didn't comment on specific trade talks or targets with next week's deadline approaching, he addressed a few topics of interest in more general terms.