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Deron Williams paid his respects to the late Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, who he played for during the initial stretch of his career. The two infamously had a falling out as Williams rose as one of the best point guards in the NBA, a tiff that ended in Sloan resigning from his post in […]

Since its creation in 1946, the NBA has captivated fans. Throughout the decades, many teams and players have stood out in certain ways, making the league’s history truly unique. With that being said, it’s interesting to take a look back at some of the most mind-blowing facts about the league and some of its players […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki got into a bit of a road mishap a couple of days ago and called on a former Mavs teammate in Deron Williams to help get his minivan out of the mud. Williams, who currently resides in Dallas, called out Nowitzki on Instagram for disrupting their self-quarantine. The former league […]

When you’re a retired NBA superstar during a time where staying at home is highly encouraged, it’s not that difficult to lock yourself up indoors. However, Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki found himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Fellow retired player and ex-Dallas Mavericks teammate Deron Williams shared a video to his Instagram […]

With the Brooklyn Nets facing the Utah Jazz on the road on Tuesday evening, it’s worth looking back at one of the most impactful trades in recent memory between the two franchises. The Jazz traded then-two-time All-Star point guard Deron Williams at 26 years young after five-plus seasons with the Western Conference team. Williams was […]

Now two years out from his last appearance in the NBA and effectively retired, three-time All-Star point guard Deron Williams has recently ventured into the sport of MMA. The 35-year-old is now a part owner of Fortis MMA, a fast-rising Dallas-based mixed martial arts gym, and Williams credits his former assistant coach during his time […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell has not been in town very long. However, he has already managed to etch his place into franchise history alongside former Nets point guard Deron Williams. Russell has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence in Brooklyn. His deep ball during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs moved him […]

Former All-Star point guard Deron Williams appears to regret his decision to leave the Utah Jazz in 2011. Williams was at the peak of his career before everything went south when he was traded to the New Jersey Nets. Williams posted a highlight of him playing for the Jazz through his Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrWUzSPnGK_/?utm_source=ig_embed His […]

A thorn has been taken out of former NBA superstar Deron Williams’ side. Seven years after their fall out with the Utah Jazz, Williams reached out to his former head coach Jerry Sloan to make amends. Sloan, whose health is now deteriorating due to Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, walked away from coaching in the […]

Former NBA All-Star Deron Williams has lethal hands. Williams Co-owns a gym in Dallas called Fortis MMA, where three professional MMA fighters train. His skills were good enough to earn him an offer to fight Greg Hardy, a former NFL star turned UFC fighter. But don’t worry, Williams hasn’t lost his common sense. From TMZ […]

In his prime, Deron Williams was considered by many as one of the top 5 point guards in the league. However, after a career that has spanned 12 years and four teams, father time appears to be catching up on him. The last time we saw Williams on the court was in the 2016-17 season, […]

The last time anyone saw veteran point guard Deron Williams on an NBA court, he was struggling mightily in last year’s NBA Finals for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost in five games against the Golden State Warriors. Williams is still without a team this season and by the looks of things, it doesn’t seem like […]

The trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics prior to the 2013-14 NBA season will perhaps go down as one of the most lopsided deals in league history. The Nets essentially gave up four first-round picks in exchange for aging superstars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. However, it is a deal that could have […]

The 2017 NBA Finals isn’t only a monumental one because of its rubber match nature, but also because of just how star-studded it is, boasting 11 combined current and former All-Stars — the most in the last 34 years of NBA history, via Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. The Cleveland Cavaliers have the likes of LeBron […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams turned back the clock with a vintage crossover that turned Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky on his back, leaving him wide open for a free-throw line jumper. https://vine.co/v/5UFe16HOOn7 Williams has a very unique crossover dribble that is devastatingly effective when he’s able to put a series of them together. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a tall task ahead, trying to snap out of a five-game losing streak despite dressing only 10 healthy players after center Andrew Bogut (calf) was ruled out of today’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Point guard Seth Curry will play after his shoulder popped […]

The Dallas Mavericks will struggle with the loss of backup point guard J.J. Barea, who is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after suffering a tear in the muscle connecting his left calf to his Achilles tendon, according to an ESPN report. The Mavs will also be without All-Star Dirk Nowitzki and starting point […]

Two more Dallas Mavericks players go down with injuries. During the team’s match against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, starting point guard Deron Williams and his backup, J.J. Barea, were both forced to leave the game early. Williams appeared to have aggravated the left calf strain he suffered earlier this month, while the 32-year-old Puerto Rican […]

After a four-game absence, Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams “will give it a go” Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics, according to Earl Sneed of Fox Sports. The Mavericks will try to extend a seven-game winning streak against the Celtics with help from Williams’ services. “I’ve been out for the last four games, so […]

Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki will sit his fourth consecutive game tonight against the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The German international is progressing through a sore right achilles tendon injury, but is not ready for action yet. He was spotted taking a few warmup jumpers prior to the game, but […]

All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki and point guard Deron Williams did not travel with the rest of the Dallas Mavericks for their upcoming west coast trip, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. It is undetermined if either will rejoin the team at some point during the trip. Nowitzki is dealing with a sore achilles and has […]

The Dallas Mavericks are without starting point guard Deron Williams tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a calf injury, head coach Rick Carlisle told Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Backup point guard J.J. Barea will carry a heavy load for the Mavs, starting in place of Williams and playing minutes in the high 30s due to […]

Following a difficult year of injuries, Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams is working to get his health back to where it needs to be. Williams missed 17 games last year due to a left abdominal strain and an injury to his left hamstring. He has spent the most part of the summer rehabilitating. Three days […]

Deron Williams is nowhere near the All-Star form he used to be from a few years ago, and neither does he figure to return to such level. But at a competitive age of 32 years, the former lottery pick can still produce acceptable numbers for a starter. Williams began the summer under the knife as […]

The Point of Hope foundation held a celebrity Dodge Barrage dodgeball tournament for charity on Saturday, and it’s main guests were a bunch of grannies. The team known as Grannies with Attitude lived up to their name being feisty on the court. The main catch about these old ladies is that they weren’t old ladies at all, […]

Deron Williams is back with the Dallas Mavericks and excited about his team’s new look. After a sports hernia surgery that cut his playoff run short, Williams, who signed a one-year $10 million contract to return, is looking forward to playing with his new teammates. “We’re definitely going to miss Chandler (Parsons), but Harrison (Barnes) stepping […]

31-year-old free agent Deron Williams‘ decision to opt out of his $5.6-million player option with the Dallas Mavericks seems to have payed off, with the team reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $10-million-dollar deal. Williams was cut by the Brooklyn Nets last year before being thrown a lifeline by Mavs coach Rick Carlisle, which rejuvenated his […]

It seems like the Dallas Mavericks are not the free agency destination they were years ago. They were able to get quality players like Chandler Parsons, J.J. Barea and Monta Ellis in the past, but some of the more recent star players the Mavericks pursued are gone, such as Hassan Whiteside, Mike Conley, Nic Batum, and Dwight Howard. […]

It seems the Dallas Mavericks will look to have a huge rebuilding process coming their way. It was recently reported that point guard Deron Williams has opted for free agency July 1. ESPN’s Mark Stein also confirms the option below. Deron Williams has joined Mavericks teammates Dirk Nowitzki and Chandler Parsons in notifying Dallas that he's […]

Deron Williams may not be with the Dallas Mavericks next season. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Williams will be opting out of the second year of his deal with the Mavs. Deron Williams intends to opt out of the second season of his contract with the Mavericks, sources told… https://t.co/Rmx8GXMJhp — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost Game 4 in convincing fashion to the Oklahoma City Thunder and they may have also lost a key player for the rest of the season. Mavericks point guard Deron Williams exited Saturday’s loss due to re-injuring his abdomen. He did not return to the game and head coach Rick Carlisle commented […]

Now that the NBA season has ended and the postseason is underway with full steam, it’s time to look back at some of the best plays of the season. If you kept up with all of the action, you’ll surely recognize some of these plays. Here are the NBA’s Top 10 plays of the year. 10. […]