Did anybody see this? Deron Williams

[mrtarheel]

Steve Kyler - 02/23/2011 12:47pm EST-

Deron Williams' camp is claiming they knew nothing of a possible trade, and were told of the deal this morning after it was reached in principal late last night and consummated this morning.

In reality the Jazz had talks regarding Williams with Charlotte just after the Jerry Sloan retirement, and Jazz sources in Utah told HOOPSWORLD the day of Sloan retirement that the team had offered to break up the team to keep Jerry in Utah and in the coaches' chair.

Deron may not have seen this trade coming, but a number of executives say they did, but like Sloan quitting abruptly, didn't believe Utah would actually trade him.

Jazz sources near the situation responded cryptically to text message asking if Williams so called "would sign with New York" rumors played a part, with Jazz source texting "No, was time for a change".

Williams was with the Jazz in Dallas and was making arrangements to fly out this afternoon.

The Nets have told at least one team, they feel Deron is a franchise player, and plan to construct the roster around him and will be seeking his input on future roster moves.

Sources said the Nets sounded like they got exactly what they wanted out of the deal.


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[BRNC]

yes...it's in the trade thread...

[Proudiddy]

I saw it referenced in the trade thread, but I didn't see the direct link... Weird though, I wonder how far our talks got and if they were even serious about sending him to us. We were probably just a pawn to get the Nets to pony up.

[mrtarheel]

Williams could have been a Bobcat and we talkin about Portland, Portland

[BRNC]

...I don't think we had as much to offer as the Nets...that was why he's not here...

[dnbman]

...I don't think we had as much to offer as the Nets...that was why he's not here...

Yeah, we don't really have a young player with aura of a high lottery pick in Favors, a quality replacement player, and two first rounders (One of which is going to be a high lottery pick unless Williams turns it around this season). We couldn't really touch anything like that.

Maybe we offer something like Wallace, DJ, and two picks, but it would have to be an '11 and a '13 draft pick.

[WAM9]

Yeah, we don't really have a young player with aura of a high lottery pick in Favors, a quality replacement player, and two first rounders (One of which is going to be a high lottery pick unless Williams turns it around this season). We couldn't really touch anything like that.

Maybe we offer something like Wallace, DJ, and two picks, but it would have to be an '11 and a '13 draft pick.

I agree dnbman, that is the offer that would be the closest to what they gave. I love Deron and I guess I would have given that up to get him but damn, that is a lot for a player that can hold your franchise hostage in less than a year.

Especially since NJ's pick will be better and GS's 1st might be really high as well, Utah would have taken NJ's over ours even if we did offer that.