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Utahns Unprepared For Military, Chaffetz Talks Trump Investigations, Deron Williams Trade Rumors

... I'm not going to end it because of a political election," he said. Read more from Chaffetz’s interview with the Deseret News. Trump’s new immigration order looms large. President Donald Trump will soon have his second chance at an immigration bill as he plans to release a new executive order that will still ban immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, according to CNN. New memos released on Tuesday called for state and local law officials to enforce immigrations laws, too, according to CNN. Both moves are signs that this administration wants to change America’s immigration policies, CNN reported. Trump’s previous immigration ban was met with protests at airports and across the country. A ninth circuit judge eventually struck down the ban for its unlawfulness. Trump said he’s taking the decision into account with his new order. "The new order is going to be very much tailored to what I consider to be a very bad decision," Trump said at a White House news conference last Thursday. Read more about the planned second immigration order at CNN. Deron Williams back to Salt Lake City. As the NBA trade ...

For The Pacers And Paul George, Lessons From Demarcus Cousins And Deron Williams

... the new rotation and allow his new team time to work on a potential contract extension. It is this reality, sources told Sporting News, that now has the Pacers reconsidering their commitment to keeping out of trade discussions involving star player Paul George ahead of Thursday’s deadline. In fact, the Kings’ experience with Cousins this week and the Jazz’s experience with their star point guard six years ago — Deron Williams — provides the Pacers with a blueprint on the benefits of decisive action on George. “The last thing that Larry Bird wants,” one source told Sporting News, “is to be in the position Vlade Divac was in this past weekend. The more focused you can be now, while you have time before free agency, the better your chances of finding a good return.”. TRADE DEADLINE: Follow along with all of the NBA's moves. USA Today’s Sam Amick reported on Wednesday that George informed the Pacers ...

Does Emergence Of Yogi Ferrell Make Deron Williams Expendable

... assets to other teams, knowing full well that the likelihood of any major deal is probably slim and none. Deron Williams, guard, 32. Contract: On a one-year contract that pays him $9-million this season. Key stat: Since Dec. 1, he'd averaged 14.4 points and 7.9 assists in 28 games before toe injury sidelined him 10 days ago. This year: He's missed 14 of 50 games, but when he's played, he's been consistent and productive. He'd averaged nine assists in the seven games before the toe injury. He's shot 43.2-percent, a significant upgrade over the last two seasons, and he's kept turnovers down, for the most part. Why the Mavericks should trade him: Much of this discussion depends on whether Yogi Ferrell keeps up the outrageous start he's had to his Mavericks career. Williams has been solid all season, injuries notwithstanding. He's showing that he still can be a quality lead guard on a good team. But if the Mavericks want to hand the reins to Ferrell the rest of the season to see if they have their point guard of the future, then it might make sense to put Williams in a better situation and try ...

The Mavericks Let Deron Williams Go, And He's Most Likely Cleveland-bound

... Utah, Atlanta expressed trade interest. — Shams Charania (@Shams Charania) February 23, 2017. The Mavs have told Deron Williams they will pay off the full remaining amount of his deal if he wants to be a free agent, league sources say. — Marc Stein (@ESPNStein Line) February 23, 2017. The Mavs have requested waivers on Deron Williams. He averaged 13.1 points and 6.9 assists (10 th in the NBA) per game this season. — Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) February 23, 2017. … which opened the door to the 32-year-old Williams catching on elsewhere. Like, for example, The Land …. If Mavericks waive (not a buyout) Deron Williams, all signs point to DWill quickly working out a deal with the Cavs, per league sources. … as had been rumored last month. Reported last month Cleveland inquired w/ Dallas about trading for Deron Williams. Now, by all appearances, he'll wind up in their lap. — Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017. Multiple teams interested in Deron Williams tell ESPN they believe Williams has already decided to join Cleveland upon clearing waivers. And that’s precisely what’s expected to happen, according to Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press. A person ...

Mavericks’ Deron Williams Shows Why Team Needs Him And Rookie Yogi Ferrell

... Wesley Matthews said. “And it was good to see him back on the court.”. It’s huge to have Deron back. He did a terrific job with the pace. With Yogi coming off the bench with that bounce and that energy, that’s tough for teams to handle. Mavericks forward Justin Anderson. Williams also said it’s good to see the Mavs back in the playoff conversation. Yet, he steadfastly insists they were never out of it, although a rather embarrassing 120-89 loss at home to the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 7 dropped the Mavs to a woeful 4-17. “As bad as we started the season we were never out (of the playoff picture) by more than four or five games,” Williams said. “And that was kind of promising, because we knew we could play a lot better than we have been, especially if we could get healthy. “We still haven’t really (gotten ...

Jazz Have Some Interest In Deron Williams Reunion

... nowhere fast. At 32 years old, he’s entering his later stages without a ring, and Utah is at least heading in that direction. J. J. Barea is also on his way to returning from injury for Dallas, and the backcourt will be crowded when he does with the emergence of Yogi Ferrell. Dallas may never go into full rebuild mode, but as Dirk Nowitzki’s days come to a close, it may be time for Williams to move on. According to ESPN, he still owns a home in Utah. Why this rumor doesn’t make sense. It’s unclear what pieces the Jazz would be willing to deal for Williams, but with the point guard on an expiring contract, the Mavs would want something of value in return. Is that worth it for a few months from Williams, who could walk as an unrestricted free agent over the summer. This trade could hold up because Williams has to OK it too. He may find that Utah isn’t the right fit for him. Probability a trade gets done. The ESPN reports said nothing was imminent, and this trade rumor may never grow to be ...

Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Mavericks Pg

... Mavericks point guard Deron Williams might not be active due to a toe injury , but that doesn't mean his name isn't coming up in trade talks. Continue for updates. Eastern Conference Power Inquired About Williams. Saturday, Feb. 4. __link__'s Marc Stein reported the Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping the Mavericks waive Williams so they can sign him, rather than trying to orchestrate a trade. According to Sam Amick of USA Today, the Cavaliers have contacted the Mavericks about a possible deal involving Williams. On an 20-30 team in the Western Conference, Williams has done little to improve things despite ranking fourth on the Mavericks with 13.5 points per game and leading the roster with 7.1 assists per night. Those numbers are far off the kind of production he put up as a member of the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets , as he averaged 17.0 points and 8.5 assists during a 10-year stretch. At 32 years old, ...

As Deron Williams And Otto Porter Go, So Do Their Teams

... teams don’t make him a focal point of their game plan. That may be the wrong strategy: The 23-year-old and his shot opportunities appear to be a bellwether of sorts for the resurgent Wizards. His long-range attempts, particularly on corner threes, are a sign of Washington’s vitality on offense. When Wall is breaking down defenses and getting deep paint penetration and Beal is aggressively coming off screens, it creates disarray on defense and encourages ball movement. And when the ball gets to Porter, good things follow. Washington is just 6-11 when Porter, who leads the league in 3-point percentage with 45.6 percent , takes three or fewer triples but is 8-3 when he launches six attempts or more from outside. (It’s telling that seven of the 10 games in which Porter’s gotten at least six attempts have ...