News: FoxSports.com reported Friday that the Trail Blazers finalized a buyout agreement with forward Shawne Williams, making him a free agent when league business resumes July 11.
Analysis: Williams is now free to join any roster he chooses, which is a good thing for him, as he had no real future in Portland. Williams brings an intriguing skillset to the table, as a 6-foot-9 forward with range to the three-point line. He will receive some interest in free agency, but unless he falls into a perfect situation where he gets significant minutes, it is hard to recommend targeting him on Draft Day.
News: Trailblazers acting general managed Chad Buchanan told The Oregonian that he expects forward Shawne Williams, who did not play with the team after being acquired in the Gerald Wallace trade after undergoing foot surgery, to exercise his player option for $3.1 million for the 2012-13 season.
Analysis: Williams will likely be the third power forward on the roster, so minutes will be hard to come by. He brings a solid three-point shot to the table, however he likely does not have much of a place in Portland’s offense. He is not worth targeting on Draft Day.
News: Yahoo! Sports reports that the Trail Blazers have agreed in principle to trade forward Gerald Wallace to the Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams and a protected first-round pick. The draft pick the Trail Blazers received is protected only through the top three spots. The Oregonian is reporting that the Blazers have begun working on a buy out to release Williams, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Analysis: Williams is out for the season with a foot injury, so ignore him in all leagues. Even when healthy he has minimal Fantasy value in most formats.
News:The Bergen Record reports Nets forward Shawne Williams had successful foot surgery Wednesday. He had three screws inserted into his left foot and is done for the season.
Analysis: Williams has been hurting all season with various ailments and the foot injury is finally going to shut him down for the year. Williams was averaging 20 minutes per game when he was healthy, but he was averaging just 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He had marginal Fantasy appeal and can be cut in all formats.
News: Nets forward Shawne Williams will have surgery Wednesday to remove a bone chip from his left foot, according to the New York Daily News. Williams, who is also dealing with shoulder and knee issues, developed the foot injury before he signed with New Jersey.
Analysis: The Nets did not release a timetable for Williams' return, but he was not relied on as a major Fantasy producer. Williams, who has not played since Feb. 11, is averaging just 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season. He should be left on waivers in all Fantasy formats.
News:The Star-Ledger is reporting that Nets F Shawne Williams will be out indefinitely as he is dealing with a myriad of injuries to his shoulder, knee and foot. There is no timeline for his return, after missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Williams had played 30-plus minutes in three of his last five games, so this injury is definitely coming at a bad time for him. When healthy, Williams is far more important to the Nets cause than Fantasy owners. He has marginal appeal when active.
News: Nets forward Shawne Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. He was sent to visit the doctor Wednesday morning to have his mildly sprained left shoulder examined.
Analysis: Williams has played 30-plus minutes in three of his last five games, but his numbers really don't reflect how much playing time he gets. Williams is far more important to the Nets cause than Fantasy owners at this time. He has marginal appeal when active.
News: New Jersey F Shawne Williams is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis with a shoulder injury, according to The Star-Ledger. It unclear when the discomfort started for Williams, who is averaging 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season.
Analysis: Williams hasn't provided much offense for the Nets lately and topped five points just once over his past four games. He has been cold from the floor and connected on just 5 of his last 32 shots (15.6 percent). Fantasy owners should continue to ignore him in all formats for now.
News: Nets forward Shawne Williams got his first start of the season on Tuesday night against the Pacers. Unfortunately he did not take advantage of this opportunity, as he shot 30 percent from the field. He tossed up eight 3-pointers, but made just one shot from deep. Williams finished with eight points, three boards and three assists in his 32 minutes on the court. He was also called for a technical foul for throwing the ball off a member of Indiana. Williams added a block and steal in New Jersey's 106-99 loss.
Analysis: Most of Williams' shots come from downtown, and he's normally pretty good from long range. But he doesn't do enough to warrant much Fantasy attention. Over his last five games he's averaging 5.8 points, 2.2 boards and 1.2 assists per game. Coach Avery Johnson has used 11 different starting lineups this year, so don't get used to Williams being in it. He can be left on waivers in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: After missing the previous four games due to foot injury, Nets F Shawne Williams returned on Sunday against the Bobcats. He scored six points with two steals in the 97-87 win. He went 2 for 6 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from downtown, and made his lone free throw attempt. Williams, who played 15 minutes off the bench, also posted one assist, one rebound and one block.
Analysis: Williams was expected to be out until Wednesday but it looks as though he is farther along than first thought. This injury could be one that lingers, however, so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Williams is not much of a Fantasy option so continue to ignore him in the majority of formats at this point.
News: The New York Post reports Nets forward Shawne Williams (shin) went through vigorous workouts on Saturday and might return to the lineup Sunday against the Bobcats. He has missed the last four games with shin splints and was expected to remain sidelined until Wednesday at Philadelphia.
Analysis: This is an interesting development seeing how if Williams needs surgery, then he would probably miss the remainder of the season. But it seems the Nets want to see how much they can push him. Williams isn't a major contributor right now for the Nets, so he has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: New Jersey F Shawne Williams is expected to miss the next three games with a troublesome foot injury, according to the New York Daily News. Williams has missed the past three games and will be sidelined for the team's upcoming back-to-back-to-back set that begins Saturday against Oklahoma City. "I’m not 100 percent, period," he said. "I’m not going to be 100 percent this season, but I think I can go on it."
Analysis: Williams said he aggravated a previous injury during his first practice with the Nets and would probably miss the remainder of the season if he had surgery. "They’re holding me back because they don’t want (the shin splints) to flare back up,” said Williams, who is averaging 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game this season. Fantasy owners should monitor his status, but Williams is a marginal contributor when healthy.
News: The New York Daily News reports Nets forward Shawne Williams has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder. He might return Sunday against the Bobcats, however.
Analysis: Williams has missed the last three games, but he was seeing decent minutes before getting hurt. However, he wasn't filling up the stat sheet, so Williams still has marginal Fantasy appeal when active.
News: According to NBA.com, Nets coach Avery Johnson said forward Shawne Williams would not play on Wednesday's game against the Warriors. Williams is dealing with injuries to both legs. He injured his right leg after he overcompensated his shin splints in his left leg. There is no timetable for his return.
Analysis: Williams has been in a walking boot this week and has to be in a lot of discomfort with these leg issues. Williams is likely facing surgery on his left foot, but should wait to do that until after the season. He's averaging just 4.6 points, 1.0 assist and 2.4 boards over his last five outings. Williams continues to be a role player off the bench for the Nets and holds minimal Fantasy value at this time. Owners in the deepest of formats should continue to monitor his status moving forward.
News: Nets SF Shawne Williams, who left Friday's win over the Suns, had X-rays on his injured right leg, reports the New York Post Saturday. Williams' X-rays came back negative, but he is missing Saturday's game at Utah. There is no timetable for his return right now. “I really don’t know the proper diagnosis, but I just got some stuff going on in my left foot and it’s actually making me overcompensate more in my right leg,” said Williams, who was in a walking boot. “I’ve got a lot of stuff going on, you know that lead to stress reactions in my right [shin]. ... I got a fractured left foot. And by me compensating so much with this leg and taking pressure off this, I’m having stress reactions.”
Analysis: Williams is likely facing surgery on his left foot, but should wait to do that until after the season. Still, we don't know when he'll be back at this time. This is something Fantasy owners in deeper daily formats should keep an eye on. He's averaging just 4.6 points, 1.0 assist and 2.4 boards over his last five outings. Williams continues to be a role player off the bench for the Nets and holds minimal Fantasy value at this time.
News: Nets forward Shawne Williams injured his right leg in Friday's 110-103 win over the Suns. He was limited to just six minutes of action in the contest. He missed both shots he took from the field and converted 1 of his 2 foul shots. Williams did grab three boards and make a steal before leaving the game. According to the New York Daily News, Williams will need surgery after the season on a fracture in his lower left leg, which has been bothering him all season. This ongoing issue led to him injuring his right foot on Friday as he was overcompensating. X-rays on his leg came back negative and was officially diagnosed with shin splints.
Analysis: The Nets play the Jazz on Saturday, so Williams may get the day off to rest up. This is something Fantasy owners in deeper daily formats should keep an eye on. He's averaging just 4.6 points, 1.0 assist and 2.4 boards over his last five outings. Williams continues to be a role player off the bench for the Nets and holds minimal Fantasy value at this time.
News: Nets F Shawne Williams registered his first double-digit scoring performance of the season in Monday night's contest against the Hawks. Williams finished with 11 points on 4 of 10 shooting from the field in the 106-101 defeat. He went 3 of 6 from downtown and also chipped in with five rebounds, while logging 26 minutes off the bench. "I'd be lying if I said I was comfortable out there before tonight," Williams said. "Game after game, I start to get more comfortable out there. I feel like I can do a lot more. "I'd be lying if I said I was comfortable out there before tonight," Williams told The Sports Xchange. "Game after game, I start to get more comfortable out there. I feel like I can do a lot more."
Analysis: Williams has failed to make much of an impact during the first few weeks of the year. He fell down on the depth chart after he was forced to miss most of training camp with severe case of the flu and has yet to really recover. The 26 minutes he logged on Monday were a season-high, so hopefully coach Avery Johnson will start increasing his run over the next few weeks. While Williams can be considered a 3-pointers when he is going well, owners should leave the 25-year-old on the bench until he proves he can be productive.
News: Nets F Shawne Williams failed to make much of an impact in Monday night's contest against the Wizards. Williams, who has been dealing with the flue over the last few weeks, failed to score in the 90-84 win. He missed on all three of his field goal attempts and finished with just two rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench in the victory.
Analysis: Coach Avery Johnson told reporters on Monday morning that Williams' minutes would be limited until he works himself into game shape and he made good on his proclamation. While the fact that Kris Humphries re-signed with the team, could hurt his minutes a bit, Williams is still expected to see consistent playing time in New Jersey this season. Still, until he proves he can be counted on to produce day-in and day-out, owners should consider him nothing more than a low-end option in Fantasy play.
News: Nets F Shawne Williams failed to make much of an impact in Monday night's contest against the Wizards. Williams, who has been dealing with the flue over the last few weeks, failed to score in the 90-84 win. He missed on all three of his field goal attempts and finished with just two rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench in the victory.
Analysis: Coach Avery Johnson told reporters on Monday morning that Williams' minutes would be limited until he works himself into game shape and he made good on his proclamation. While the fact that Kris Humphries re-signed with the team, could hurt his minutes a bit, Williams is still expected to see consistent playing time in New Jersey this season. Still, until he proves he can be counted on to produce day-in and day-out, owners should consider him nothing more than a low-end option in Fantasy play.
News: New Jersey SF Shawne Williams is expected to play in Monday's season opener against the Wizards. That said, coach Avery Johnson said Monday that Williams, who is getting over the flu, is not yet ready for significant minutes.
Analysis: Williams should be avoided in Fantasy play for the time being as he's still not 100 percent. While the fact that Kris Humphries re-signed with the team, could hurt his minutes a bit, Williams is still expected to see consistent playing time in New Jersey this season. Still, until he proves he can be counted on to produce day-in and day-out, owners should consider him nothing more than a low-end option in Fantasy play.
News: Nets F Shawne Williams is still dealing with flu-like symptoms, which could force him to miss the team's season opener next Monday against the Wizards, reports the Newark Star-Ledger. Williams, who signed a two-year, $6.1 million free agent deal with New Jersey last week, has been sidelined since last Saturday with his illness. "We’ll have to see,'' coach Avery Johnson said. "I’m not sure, if we get him back on Thursday – which would probably be at the earliest – two or three, or four practices, depending on our practice schedule, and be ready for a game, I’m not sure. That’d be pretty adventurous.''
Analysis: Williams can't seem to shake his flu bug and now it appears his illness could force him to start the season on the bench. While the fact that Kris Humphries re-signed with the team, could hurt his minutes a bit, Williams is still expected to see consistent playing time in New Jersey this season. Still, until he proves he can be counted on to produce day-in and day-out, owners should consider him nothing more than a very late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Free agent Shawne Williams, who spent the 2010-11 season with the Knicks, has decided to join the nearby New Jersey Nets, according to the New York Daily News. Williams scored a career high 7.1 points per game last year while adding 3.7 rebounds, also tops for his career.
Analysis: The former first-round pick had something of a breakout as he found a three-point stroke that led him to a career best 40.1 percent mark from downtown. The Nets waived Travis Outlaw the same day, so it’s likely that Williams will step right into the 29 minute-per game void Outlaw leaves behind. If Williams can take on those minutes, he’ll be in line for a further increase in production. We’ll likely find out what the Nets have in store for him soon, so keep an eye on him as a sleeper Fantasy candidate. Don’t consider him as worth anything more than a very late-round pick on Draft Day, though.
News: Despite being considered doubtful heading into Wednesday's game against the Nets with back spasms, Knicks forward Shawne Williams gave it a go anyway. He finished the night with four points on 2 of 6 shooting, though he missed all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. Williams added four rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals in 24 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Williams was considered to be a game-time decision, after being ruled doubtful initially. Either way, seeing him on the floor was a bit of a surprise. Williams has had some solid games this season with players ahead of him on the depth chart injured. But at the end of the day, he is a low-end option when healthy, as he averages 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in March.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said Wednesday that forward Shawne Williams is "doubtful" for Wednesday's game against New Jersey. He suffered back spasms in Monday's game against Orlando.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily leagues should look elsewhere for help in case Williams misses the game with the Nets. He has minimal Fantasy value when healthy so don't plan on using him in the majority of leagues.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Knicks forward Shawne Williams is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nets because of back spasms. He suffered back spasms in Monday's game against Orlando but still played 17 minutes."My back just locked up in the first minute," Williams said. He finished with eight points, three rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Williams' status and hope he is OK. When healthy and active, Williams has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues.
News: Knicks forward Shawne Williams was able to take the court versus the Magic on Wednesday despite having a dislocated finger. He shot 2 for 7 from the field -- going 1 for 4 from downtown -- and converting 1 of 2 of his foul shots. Williams finished the game with six points and six rebounds in his 25 minutes of court time. He would also chip in three blocks and a steal for the Knicks, but it wouldn't be enough. Orlando went on to beat New York, 111-99.
Analysis: Williams has been a starter and a nice contributor off the bench this season for New York. Right now he's coming off the bench, but that can change on a whim by coach Mike D'Antoni. Williams is averaging 9.0 points, 1.2 assists and 4.8 boards per game over his last 10 contests. It doesn't seem like this injury to his finger is too serious, but it may be disrupting his stroke from deep as he's made just two 3-pointers over his last three games. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end forward option for the remainder of the season.
News: Knicks forward Shawne Williams (finger) is expected to be able to play in Wednesday's game against the Magic, reports ESPN. Williams, who practiced with tape on his finger Tuesday, played through the injury in Monday night's loss to the Celtics but finished the game 0 of 3 shooting from the field, including missing both of his attempts from downtown. "That’s a tough guy most people would not play," Mike D'Antoni said. "That's why I like Shawne, he's got a toughness about him."
Analysis: Williams has found himself in-and-out of the starting lineup of late, as coach Mike D'Antoni continues to mix and match his centers. Still, he has been seeing around 27 minutes a game both as starter and bench player and is averaging season-best 8.9 points during the month of March. He is shooting over 44 percent from behind the arc this season and can be viewed decent low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: New York forward Shawne Williams is back coming off the bench for the Knicks as Jared Jeffries has been getting some starts in the middle. Williams has been the first player off the bench lately and he's been making the most of his opportunity. He scored 14 points on a 3-for-7 shooting display on Thursday night in Dallas. He connected on 2 of his 4 attempts from beyond the 3-point arc and converted 6 of his 7 foul shots. Williams added two blocks, two assists and one rebound in his 27 minutes on the court. Unfortunately for him his efforts would not be enough as the Knicks lost to the Mavericks, 127-109.
Analysis: Williams has been getting around 24 minutes of action per game lately for the Knicks, which is slightly higher than his season average. Over his last five contest Williams has scored in double figures twice and is averaging 7.6 points and 2.8 boards per outing. He's also shooting 42.1 percent from downtown and 85.7 percent at the charity stripe over that span, which makes Fantasy owners in the deepest of category-based formats happy. But those are the only leagues where Williams has value and that likely won't change down the stretch of the season.
News: Knicks forward Shawne Williams started his second straight game on Tuesday night as New York played Orlando. He got the start as Ronny Turiaf came off the bench. Williams shot 4 for 9 from the field -- missing all three of his 3-pointers -- finishing with just eight points. He added six rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal in his 31 minutes of action. He would deal with foul trouble trying to guard Magic center Dwight Howard. The Knicks would eventually lose the game 116-110.
Analysis: Williams is normally one of the better 3-point shooters in the NBA as he's connecting on 44.9 percent from deep this year. While his outing on Tuesday was lackluster, he was dealing with Howard part of the night. Now that he's getting some more chances to start, Williams' Fantasy value may rise a touch, but we doubt it. Over his last 10 contests he's averaging 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per outing. Those numbers aren't worth much. Williams should only be considered an option in the deepest of category-based formats at this time.
News: New York SF Shawne Williams had a solid performance on Wednesday night as the Knicks beat the Bucks with Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and company making their debuts. Williams came off the bench for 25 minutes and scored eight points on 3 of 5 shooting. He hit a 3-pointer and added six rebounds and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Williams won't score in double figures and he doesn't grab a whole lot of rebounds, either. He really hasn't done much in his last 10 games and we're not sure what his role will be once New York figures out its new rotation. For now, his value remains very low-end.
News: New York SF Shawne Williams doesn't do well in the closing minutes of games against the Atlanta Hawks. Williams, who ended up getting in a fight with Atlanta's Marvin Williams late in the game the last time New York faced the Hawks, suffered a late injury on Wednesday night. Williams bumped knees with Jamal Crawford and had to be helped off the floor and to the locker room. He did not return. Williams played 10 minutes in the game and scored five points on 2 of 4 shooting with a 3-pointer. He added three rebounds.
Analysis: Williams should be fine by the second half of the season after the upcoming All-Star break. We don't anticipate this injury carrying over until then. Williams is a valuable commodity for the Knicks but not for Fantasy owners in anything but the deepest of leagues.
News: New York forward Shawne Williams tallied two points and seven rebounds in the Knicks' 113-97 loss to Dallas on Wednesday night. Williams was playing in his first game since serving a one-game suspension for his altercation with Atlanta's Marvin Williams last Friday. Williams connected on 1 of 5 from the field before fouling out of his third game this season.
Analysis: Williams missed New York's victory over Detroit while sidelined with the suspension and struggled in his return. His slim output on Wednesday snapped a modest streak of consecutive games scoring in double figures at two games as he made just one shot for the sixth time this season. He is a decent reserve option for the Knicks but is a marginal Fantasy option. Consider him only in deeper leagues.
News: After serving his one-game suspension forward Shawne Williams returned to action on Wednesday night against the Mavericks. Williams missed the team's last game as punishment for his involvement in Friday's skirmish with Atlanta's Marvin Williams.
Analysis: Williams has been having a nice year for the Knicks. He's averaging 7.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and is shooting 47.1 percent from the field in his 29 games this season. Those numbers are up over his last few games though as he's proven to be a valuable asset for the Knicks. In terms of Fantasy value, Williams should only be an option in the deepest of formats.
News: Knicks SF Shawne Williams was handed a one-game suspension on Saturday for his part in Friday's skirmish with Atlanta's Marvin Williams, who was given two games.
Analysis: Williams had delivered back-to-back solid performances for New York after spending the first few months of the season buried on the bench prior to getting suspended. He will not miss any of Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) after the league gave him just one game, Sunday against Detroit. He should return for Tuesday against Dallas. Williams can be considered a low-end Fantasy forward, when healthy and in the lineup.
News: Knicks forward Shawne Williams was ejected in the final minute of Friday night's 111-102 loss to the Hawks after exchanging puches with Atlanta forward Marvin Williams. Marvin Williams appeared to strike the first blow after pushing New York's Williams from behind on a rebound attempt. When the Knicks forward confronted him, Williams threw a punch. Amar'e Stoudemire immediately jumped in to serve as a peacemaker and the players were eventually separated before being ejected. "I don't know what happened, really," said Shawne Williams. "I was basically protecting myself. I was coming across half-court. He bumped me, I bumped him, and he (hit) me in the back of the head. ... I wasn't swinging at him, I was just trying to protect myself." Williams, who was starting in place of the injured Wilson Chandler, finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Analysis: Both players will likely get five-game suspensions for their roles in the fight, which is too bad for Fantasy owners. Williams has delivered back-to-back solid performances for New York after spending the first few months of the season buried on the bench. He will likely be unavailable for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) after the league reviews the matter. Williams can be considered a low-end Fantasy forward, when healthy and in the lineup.
News: New York forward Shawne Williams registered 11 points and six rebounds in the Knicks' 93-88 victory over Miami on Thursday night. Williams finished 4 for 11 from the field, including 1 of 4 from 3-point range, to record his highest scoring total in his last seven games. Williams chipped in a steal for New York, which has won two games in a row for the first time since the beginning of January.
Analysis: Williams, who has been receiving more playing time recently from Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni because of his strong effort, logged 27 minutes Thursday. Despite his underwhelming 6.6 points per game, the fifth-year player remains in the rotation because of his hustle and defense. Those intangibles might help New York but not Fantasy owners. He should remain an option only in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: According to the New York Post, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said despite his team struggling to win games and looking tired, he won't expand the rotation. With Shawne Williams playing so well, D'Antoni doesn't want to bring in Anthony Randolph back into the mix. "Right now, to be honest with you, I like what Williams is doing,'' D'Antoni said at the Wednesday morning shootaround. "If Shawne hadn't been doing that and we needed one more guy, (Randolph) would be the guy. Right now in the pecking order he is where he is. I don't want to go back to when we were 3-8 and playing guys five minutes here. I think Shawne has played really well, not just well. It's a big part of why we're OK.''
Analysis: Williams made his season debut back on Nov. 28 and does a lot of the small things (good defensively, good shooting touch and is mistake-free), that D'Antoni likes. The coach wants to keep the rotation at eight or nine guys, and Williams is in it. Over his last five games, Williams is averaging 8.6 points, 1.2 blocks and 3.4 boards per outing. He did have a 25-point effort among them, so he can be an effective scorer. Fantasy owners should continue to view Williams as a decent forward option in the deepest of formats -- unless he sees a drastic increase in minutes and production.
News: New York forward Shawne Williams kept the Knicks close on Wednesday night. He went 5 for 5 from downtown in the third quarter, helping New York stay close to Utah. Williams ended up with a career-high 25 points before fouling out of the game. He shot 7 for 8 from downtown and 8 for 12 from the field. Williams added two rebounds and a steal in his 34 minutes of action. The Knicks would be edged out by the Jazz, 131-125.
Analysis: Williams continues to make the most of his playing time with Danilo Gallinari sidelined with a knee injury. While Williams is performing for the Knicks, he's not worth much in Fantasy leagues right now. If New York makes any moves before the trade deadline though, Williams could become a viable option in some formats. This is a situation worth monitoring as the year goes on.
News: Knicks F Shawne Williams saw a season-high 26 minutes on the court on Friday night against the Suns and had one of his finer performances of the year. With Danilo Gallinari (knee) out, Williams scored 15 points and hauled in seven rebounds, both matching season highs, in the 121-96 win. He went 5 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 9 from downtown, and converted his lone free throw. Williams also chipped in with three steals, two assists and two blocked shots in the victory.
Analysis: Williams is averaging 9.4 points with 4.2 rebounds and one assist over his last five contests and has seen a boost in playing time since Gallinari went down. While he is a bit of a streaky shooter, he fits well in the Knicks high-scoring offense and could be in line for more solid performances over the next week or so. Fantasy owners should keep track of his progression before adding him but he could be a nice stopgap option if he continues to play well. But until he proves that he can produce on a consistent basis, continue to view Williams as an option for deeper Fantasy formats.
News: New York SF Shawne Williams could see a boost in Fantasy value with Danilo Gallinari out for at least 2-3 weeks with an injury. Williams has already seen more minutes lately as he's averaging 13.9 on the season and has been getting 17.2 over his last five games.
Analysis: Williams is averaging 7.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and a block and 3-pointer per game over his last five. Now that Gallinari is out, he could begin to see even more time, especially if he starts playing more over Landry Fields as he did on Sunday against Indiana. Williams is still only worth owning in the deepest of Fantasy leagues but he's somebody to monitor over the next few weeks.
News: For just the fifth time this season, Knicks forward Shawne Williams scored in double figures. He scored a season-high 15 points off the bench on Thursday in New York's 112-103 loss to Orlando. He shot 5 for 7 -- 3 for 5 from behind the 3-point arc -- and nailed both his foul shots. Williams would add a block, three rebounds and two assists in his 22 minutes of court time.
Analysis: Williams was one of nine players used on Thursday night, so it seems he's found his spot in the rotation. After not playing for the first month of the season, Williams has now seen time in 14 games. He's averaging 5.1 points and 1.9 boards per contest. He's not worth much in Fantasy leagues right now, but is worth monitoring just in case the Knicks make any moves in the new year.
News: Knicks F Shawne Williams saw some decent playing time against the Cavaliers on Saturday night and had a productive game. He played 21 minutes and scored 12 points with seven rebounds in the 109-102 loss. He went 4 for 6 from the field, including 2 for 3 from downtown, and converted both of his free throws. Williams also had a blocked shot in the defeat.
Analysis: Williams had a hot hand on Saturday night and saw the most playing time he had in nearly two weeks. He will go on scoring jags from time to time but his production has been too inconsistent to trust in most Fantasy formats. Until his role improves with the Knicks, continue to view Williams as a low-end Fantasy option for the deepest of leagues.
News: Knicks F Shawne Williams played 20-plus minutes for a second straight game on Sunday in Toronto. He scored 14 points off 5 of 6 shooting from the field and also added three rebounds with two assists. Williams managed 13 points with four rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench at the Hornets on Friday night.
Analysis: Williams is earning himself some more run in the team's upcoming games, but he is still worth no more than a flier in deeper leagues unless this continues. He averaged just 2.8 points with 3.1 rebounds a year ago with Dallas but he could become a low-end Fantasy contributor if given the minutes in New York -- only if he continues to get decent run.
News: Knicks recently activated F Shawne Williams had his best game of the year on Friday night against the Hornets. He scored 13 points while playing 21 minutes of the bench in the 100-92 win. He shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 4 for 4 from downtown. Williams also had four rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot in the victory.
Analysis: After scoring two combined points in his first two outings this season, Williams had a solid game on Friday night. He averaged just 2.8 points with 3.1 rebounds a year ago with Dallas but he could become a low-end Fantasy contributor if given the minutes in New York. Don't grab him off waivers just yet but keep an eye on Williams moving forward to see how much he can produce.
News: The New York Knicks waived Patrick Ewing Jr. on Sunday, the second time in three years they made the Hall of Famer's son their final roster cut. The Knicks instead kept swingman Shawne Williams, trying to rebuild his career after off-court trouble in three previous NBA stops.
Analysis: Williams averaged 3.0 points and just 4.8 minutes per game in four preseason appearances. He is not a player we recommend owning in any Fantasy format as he is not expected to have much playing time during the regular season.
News: Free agent F Shawne Williams accepted a training camp invite from the New York Knicks. He signed a non-guaranteed contract. Williams averaged just 11.3 minutes per game in 15 appearances last season for the Dallas Mavericks.
Analysis: Williams has averaged just 5.2 points per game in 126 NBA games. He is not a player who will play a significant role on any team and should not be owned in Fantasy.
News: The New York Knicks signed free-agent forward Shawne Williams. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Thursday. The 6-foot-9 Williams has averaged 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 13.4 minutes in 126 games in three NBA seasons with Indiana and Dallas.
Analysis: Williams is not expected to play a significant role in the rotation if he sticks around, making him a player to avoid in Fantasy. We don't anticipate him having any Fantasy appeal this season.
News:Shawne Williams is currently trying out for the Charlotte Bobcats in the hopes of making an NBA comeback. "I know I have to go through all of this to get back to where I'm supposed to be," Williams said. "I'm not mad. I'm disappointed in myself, obviously."
Analysis: After numerous off-court issues, arrests, weight problems and spending a year out of the league, the Williams insists he's ready to put in the work needed to make it back to the NBA and shed the bust label he's acquired. Williams is clearly a long way away from having any Fantasy appeal and will not be a player to draft in Fantasy leagues this fall.
News: The New Jersey Nets have waived recently acquired forward Shawne Williams. Nets president Rod Thorn announced the move on Friday, just four days after Williams was acquired from Dallas along with Kris Humphries for veteran forward Eduardo Najera. Williams averaged 5.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in his four seasons with Indiana and Dallas. The former first-round draft pick of the Pacers in 2006 has not played in a game this season.
Analysis: This move by the Nets should show Fantasy owners just how much they thought of Williams. He presents absolutely no Fantasy value.
News: The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams.
Analysis: Humphries averaged 5.2 points in 25 games for the Mavericks. Williams hasn't played for Dallas since last January. Neither has any Fantasy appeal.
News: On Monday, the NBA office is expected to approve a trade that will send Nets F Eduardo Najera to the Mavericks for F Kris Humphries and swingman Shawne Williams.
Analysis: Williams hasn't played a single game this season, partially because of a foot problem, partially because of personal issues, partially because the Mavericks just don't need him. He doesn't figure to get significant playing time in New Jersey, so leave him on waivers.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Mavericks forward Shawne Williams is not with the team. Williams has been in Memphis for the last month or so to let a foot problem heal. But owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday: "We're helping him work through some issues." Williams has not been with the team for "personal reasons" since Jan. 23. But he's also battled the same foot problem Jerry Stackhouse had for more than three months. It is believed the Mavericks have resigned themselves to playing the rest of the season without Williams, who played only 15 games before his departure.
Analysis: Williams has minimal Fantasy value when active so ignore him in all leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Shawne Williams got a chance to play Thursday against Phoenix and made the most of it with a career high 12 rebounds, seven offensive, and seven points in more than 26 minutes.
Analysis: Williams came up huge considering the Mavs once again were without injured forward Josh Howard. Williams said he knows his playing time will fluctuate. After all, even coach Rick Carlisle called him a piece for the future after the Mavs acquired him in a preseason trade from Indiana. For now, he is a player to be observed and not added in Fantasy despite this performance.
News: Mavericks SF Shawne Williams set season highs in points (seven) and rebounds (12) in an unusually high 26 minutes Thursday against the Suns. He also had two assists.
Analysis: Williams has played in only eight games this season and is usually one of the last players off the Mavericks bench. Dallas simply built up a big lead early, allowing him to play more. He should remain on waivers in virtually all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Mavericks are one of the nine NBA teams in Week 1 to play just two games. They will start of the season on Oct. 30 against Houston, who ranked fourth in the NBA in defense last season (92.0 ppg). Then, they'll travel to Minnesota to face Minnesota to face a Timberwolves team that allowed 102.4 points per game. The good news is that the team enters the season at full strength.
Analysis: The team's prominent trio of Dirk Nowitzki, Josh Howar and Dirk Nowitzki are good starts in most leagues this week because the condensed schedule means no team is playing more than three games anyway. Jason Terry will come off the bench behind Antoine Wright, but Terry is the better Fantasy option because he will get the majority of the minutes there. Wright is worth owning in larger leagues because he is going to get a good amount of minutes, but is not yet worth activating. Erick Dampier will be the starting center and, as usual, his appeal is limited in Fantasy to that of a No. 3 center. It's not time yet to start fringe options like Brandon Bass, Jerry Stackhouse, Jose Juan Barea, DeSagana Diop, Shawne Williams or Gerald Green. At the moment, Barea is the only player of that group worth owning as Kidd's backup.
News: The Indiana Pacers traded forward Shawne Williams to the Dallas Mavericks for 14-year veteran Eddie Jones, future draft picks and cash, the Pacers said Friday. "He's got a lot of potential," Bird told the Associated Press. "You hate to give up on those type of players, but with what we're trying to do here, we felt it was best to move Shawne. This trade wasn't made because he wasn't talented enough, it was because of the other things."
Analysis: Bird, the Pacers' president, has made it clear he plans to repair the team's image after several negative off-the-court issues in recent years. Williams, Indiana's first-round draft pick in 2006, was dogged by three incidents involving police in the past 13 months. In his second NBA season, Williams averaged just 14.8 minutes. He started just three games out of 65 in which he appeared and managed only 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He's still too raw of a talent to be considered for Fantasy hoops.
News: In his second NBA season, Pacers F Shawne Williams averaged just 14.8 minutes. He started just three games out of 65 in which he appeared and managed only 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest.
Analysis: Williams has not distinguished himself in his limited playing time as a player who deserves a much larger role in the team's rotation. He'll likely see similar minutes in 2008-09 and is not a player we recommend drafting until the last round in most Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams returned from a personal leave Wednesday against the Spurs. Williams, who had missed the previous three games, did not score in six minutes off the bench. He had one rebound.
Analysis: It might be a few games until Williams is seeing significant PT. But the good news is that he is back in uniform. Williams had some nice scoring outputs earlier in the season, but his production has tailed off. He has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams (personal) did not return to the team's lineup Wednesday against the Rockets. He has missed the last three games and remains questionable for Thursday against the Spurs.
Analysis: Williams continues to attend to personal matters stemming from an incident involving personal property. The Pacers have not hinted on when he might return to the lineup. He is a player to stay away from in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams was out again Sunday against Milwaukee. He remains out due to a personal problem.
Analysis: Williams is tending to personal issues after a man who had just left Williams' home was arrested on a murder charge. He is a player to stay away from in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams will miss at least one game after a man who had just left Williams' home was arrested on a murder charge. He did not practice with the team on Thursday and will not travel with the Pacers to their game at Toronto on Friday.
Analysis: Team CEO Donnie Walsh said Williams was not suspended but needed time to sort out what happened. Officers arrested 20-year-old Gary Bohannon of Memphis, Tenn., on a Tennessee warrant for murder Wednesday night, after he allegedly left Williams' home in a truck registered to Williams. Williams attorney John Tompkins said his client didn't know Bohannon was at his home and did not invite him there. Tompkins said Williams was cooperating with investigators. Fantasy owners should stay away from Williams until further notice.
News: Police said officers arrested a man on a warrant for murder after he left the home of Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams. Twenty-year-old Gary Bohannon of Tennessee was being held without bond Wednesday night in the Marion County Jail. Indianapolis police arrested Bohannon about 6 p.m. after he allegedly left Williams' northside home in a truck registered to Williams. Indianapolis police were working with U.S. marshals in Memphis, Tenn. Police were told Bohannon could be found at or near Williams' home. Police say Bohannon, also known as Roosevelt Rollins, was arrested in September on a drug charge when he was in a vehicle with Williams.
Analysis: Williams left Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls at halftime. Pacers spokesman David Benner said he left for personal reasons. Williams missed all four shots he took and grabbed three rebounds before leaving the game. Were not sure what role Williams plays in this debacle, but we can't see it effecting him long term. Williams is a decent bench player for the Pacers, but he is far more valuable to his real team than Fantasy owners.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams had just 2 points to go with 3 rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench Monday against Toronto. He has scored just 3 points combined in his last two games.
Analysis: Williams has struggled with his shot in the team's last two games, shooting 1-for-13 from the field. He likely will find it hard to see more minutes while that continues.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams scored 14 points and pulled down five rebounds off the bench Tuesday against the Celtics. He had gone three straight without scoring in double figures.
Analysis: Williams has played more of a role with Jermaine O'Neal sidelined, but his statistical output remains too inconsistent for us to recommend him outside the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers reserve SF Shawne Williams scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 3-for-3 from 3-point range, in 20 minutes off the bench Friday against the Rockets. He also had two rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: After averaging 10.1 points per game in November, Williams had put together only five double-digit scoring games since. Jermaine O'Neal's injury might encourage the Pacers to use him more, but we doubt he'll develop Fantasy value in any but the deepest of leagues.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams failed to score a point for the sixth time this season during Thursday's game against the Bucks. He missed all six shots he took in 10 minutes and grabbed four rebounds. Williams has scored in double figures just three times in January.
Analysis: Williams seemed on the brink of Fantasy stardom when he averaged 10.1 points in November, but his numbers have since taken a turn for the worse. He is averaging less than 10 points the last two months and is nothing more than a Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams scored 10 points with four rebounds and an assist off the bench in Saturday's win at Sacramento. It was his second straight game in double figures.
Analysis: Williams put together a decent week for Fantasy owners, but most of that was as a result of a marathon 129-122 overtime win at Phoenix earlier in the week during which he scored 22 points with five rebounds and an assist. He's still too unreliable for Fantasy use.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams scored 22 points with five rebounds, an assist and a steal in Wednesday's overtime loss at Phoenix before fouling out.
Analysis: The 29 minutes Williams played were the most for him since he played 32 on Nov. 27 at Denver. He saw more minutes than he normally would with the team down Jermaine O'Neal for the game. Don't get too excited, but keep an eye on him to see if he can string some games like this together.
News: Indiana F Shawne Williams went scoreless and fouled out in nine minutes against the Hawks on Friday. Before Friday, he had not played in two of the last three games.
Analysis: Williams played a huge role off the bench in November, twice scoring over 20 points. Since then, though, the Pacers have gradually phased him out of the lineup. He has devolved into nothing more than a bench option for the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: SF Shawne Williams, who played a huge role off the bench for the Pacers in November, has seen his minutes and production slip in December. He played only six minutes Friday against the Raptors.
Analysis: Williams hasn't played 20 minutes in any of his last three games. He's scored double-digit points in only one of his last four. With Jermaine O'Neal and Troy Murphy both healthy, his role has decreased and, with it, his Fantasy value. Consider cutting him for other options.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams started for the second time this season at power forward Tuesday against the Suns. He had 11 points and four rebounds in 20 minutes.
Analysis: Williams started and Jeff Foster sat for matchup purposes, but Williams has clearly made a role for himself in Indiana, possibly surpassing even Troy Murphy on the depth chart. Continue to view him as a low-end option on the rise in Fantasy.
News: In a rare start at power forward, the Pacers' Shawne Williams recorded his first career double-double, scoring 21 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. He also had three assists. He played 32 minutes and shot 6-of-12 from the floor.
Analysis: Williams likely won't continue to start at power forward since usual starter Jermaine O'Neal sat out this game with an injury and another solid option, Troy Murphy, came off the bench. Still, the second-year player is having a quasi-breakout season, having scored double-digit points in seven of his 12 games this season. He's still a low-end Fantasy option right now, but if the Pacers keep entrusting him with more and more minutes, he'll deserve a pickup in all leagues.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams scored a career-high 24 points in Indiana's 134-114 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night. Williams, who had only six double-digit points games last season, now has five in his last seven games.
Analysis: Williams, a first-round pick out of Memphis last year, is finally starting to show why he was selected so high. He's not going to supplant Danny Granger at the starting SF spot any time soon, but he will continue to get solid minutes off the bench and is definitely worthy of a bench spot in deeper leagues.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams played for the first time Wednesday against the Clippers after serving a team-imposed three-game suspension for driving without a license. He finished with four points, four rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.
Analysis: Williams, a first-round draft pick last year out of Memphis, was arrested Sept. 11 after a traffic stop in which marijuana was found in his car. He has upside, but we don't recommend drafting him in any league. Keep an eye on him to see how much of a role he plays off the bench in the coming games.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams, who will miss the beginning of the season while serving a suspension, led his team with 26 points in 32 minutes off the bench Friday at Memphis. He also had five rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Williams, a first-round draft pick last year out of Memphis, was arrested Sept. 11 after a traffic stop in which marijuana was found in his car. He will be suspended until Nov. 9 at Charlotte. He has upside, but we don't recommend drafting him in any league. Keep an eye on him to see how much of a role he plays off the bench when he returns from his suspension, though.
News: Pacers SF Shawne Williams had nine points and 10 rebounds -- five offensive -- off the bench in 20 minutes of play Saturday against the Sonics.
Analysis: Williams, a first-round draft pick last year out of Memphis, was arrested Sept. 11 after a traffic stop in which marijuana was found in his car. He will be suspended until Nov. 9 at Charlotte. We don't recommend drafting him in any league.
News: The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team options on Danny Granger, Ike Diogu and Shawne Williams.
Analysis: Williams, a small forward, averaged 3.9 points as a rookie. Williams, a first-round draft pick last year out of Memphis, was arrested Sept. 11 after a traffic stop in which marijuana was found in his car. He will be suspended until Nov. 9 at Charlotte. We don't recommend drafting him in any league.
News: Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams was ordered Monday to perform 40 hours of community service for driving without ever having received a license and a judge suspended a possible 60-day jail sentence. He pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge in Marion Superior Court. He was also fined $400 and ordered to pay $160 in court costs.
Analysis: The 6-foot-9 Williams, a first-round draft pick last year out of Memphis, was arrested Sept. 11 after a traffic stop in which marijuana was found in his car. One passenger was charged with possession of the drug and another was charged with handgun violations. Right now, especially since he will be suspended until Nov. 9 at Charlotte, we don't recommend drafting him in any league.
News: Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams missed a court hearing Friday and faces the threat of arrest if he misses another hearing Monday. He faces a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license. Defense attorney John Tompkins said he told Williams he needed to attend Friday's hearing.
Analysis: Williams was jailed on an initial charge of marijuana possession after a traffic stop this month, but prosecutors dropped that charge. Pacers president Larry Bird said he expected Williams to be at Monday's court hearing. Right now, especially since he will be suspended until Nov. 9 at Charlotte, we don't recommend drafting him in any league.
News: Prosecutors decided not to file marijuana possession charges against Pacers forward Shawne Williams on Thursday following his arrest this week, but the team suspended him for three games for poor judgment. The Marion County prosecutor's office said police found marijuana in the vehicle Williams was driving, but felt it couldn't prove the drugs belonged to him. "Nobody technically had possession, and a passenger claimed it as his," spokesman Matthew Symons of the prosecutor's office said. "It would be difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt he (Williams) had the marijuana."
Analysis: Williams was formally charged Thursday with a misdemeanor count of driving without ever having received a license. Williams was formally charged Thursday with a misdemeanor count of driving without ever having received a license. The 6-foot-9 Williams averaged 3.9 points and 1.8 rebounds in 46 games last season. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Indiana Pacers saw another player land in legal trouble on Tuesday with the arrest of forward Shawne Williams on marijuana possession and other charges. Pacers president Larry Bird quickly declared that the team was "extremely disappointed" by Williams' arrest and was not sympathetic toward Williams. "Although the legal process needs to be followed, we will not accept Shawne putting himself in this position, regardless of innocence or guilt," Bird said in a statement. "This was clearly a bad and unacceptable decision. We will be meeting with Shawne at some point to discuss this and pursue any disciplinary action we can take."
Analysis: Williams, the Pacers' first-round draft pick last year from Memphis, was released Tuesday afternoon and did not speak with reporters as he left the jail. An initial hearing for Williams is scheduled for Friday. Sounds like he hasn't exactly endeared himself to Pacers management with this incident, making the chances of his playing time increasing from the 12.1 mpg in 2006-07 less likely. Williams likely won't be much of a factor again in 2007-08, but he's worth keeping an eye on in just his second NBA season.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams averaged just 12.1 mpg in 46 appearances during the 2006-07 regular season.
Analysis: Williams likely won't be much of a factor again in 2007-08, but he's worth keeping an eye on in just his second NBA season.
News: Small forward Shawne Williams' 12 points Sunday vs. New Jersey made it two straight games of at least 10 points.
Analysis: Williams is not a player that will be saving any Fantasy teams at this juncture of the season, but keep this in mind if he were to see regular minutes next season.
News: Pacers rookie Shawne Williams is now a fixture in the playing rotation. He had 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting against the Bobcats.
Analysis: Williams is worth keeping an eye on, especially with the Pacers dealing with several injuries.
News: Small forward Shawne Williams scored a career-high 19 points Wednesday at New Jersey.
Analysis: Williams doesn't get enough playing time to help your Fantasy team on a regular basis. Keep him reserved in all formats unless he can back this up with another strong outing.
News: Rookie small forward Shawne Williams was fined an undisclosed amount for miss the team's morning shootaround after he overslept.
Analysis: Williams doesn't get enough playing time to help your Fantasy team. Keep him reserved in all formats.
News: Pacers rookie small forward Shawne Williams made his third start of the season Sunday against the Kings. He had two points in nine minutes.
Analysis: Williams doesn't get enough playing time to help your Fantasy team. Keep him reserved in all formats.
News: Pacers rookie Shawne Williams, who played college ball at Memphis, started in place of Danny Granger and scored two points in six minutes Wednesday against the Grizzlies. He did not play after the first quarter.
Analysis: Williams should only be on Fantasy rosters in long-term keeper leagues. He has no Fantasy value in seasonal leagues at this time.
News: Indiana rookie Shawne Williams got his first career start against the Rockets on Tuesday. The 20-year-old filled in the spot vacated by Jermaine O'Neal, who was out with flu-like symptoms. Williams didn't score and had two rebounds in 11 minutes.
Analysis: Williams should only be on Fantasy rosters in long-term keeper leagues. He has no Fantasy value in seasonal leagues at this time.
News: Forward Shawne Williams saw his first action of the season at Chicago Monday because of an illness running through the rest of the roster. Williams, the Pacers' first-round pick in the 2006 draft, has been inactive for the first 21 games this season.
Analysis: Williams scored 13 points in 28 minutes. He's still not someone to consider in Fantasy play.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams, G Orien Greene and F Josh Powell did not play on Friday against the Sonics.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options at this time.
News: Pacers F/C Jermaine O'Neal, G Orien Greene, F Maceo Baston and F Shawne Williams did not play in Wednesday's loss at Washington.
Analysis: Aside from O'Neal, none of these players should be considered viable Fantasy options.
News: The Indiana Pacers signed rookie Shawne Williams to a two-year contract on Friday, with team options for the third and fourth years.
Analysis: Williams is a young and raw player who has had his work ethic called into question. Offseason losses of F Peja Stojakovic (UFA) and Austin Croshere (trade-Dallas) might give him an immediate opportunity if he has a strong camp.
News: The Indiana Pacers have selected Williams with the 17th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, as the Conference USA Freshman of the Year goes back-to-back with fellow Memphis teammate Rodney Carney, who went to Philadelphia via Chicago.
Analysis: Williams is a solid looking athlete, but his minutes will likely he very limited in his first season with the Pacers. He is a young and raw player who has had his work ethic called into question. Look for him to be a bit of a project who might take two years or so to blossom.
