Jazz Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Jazz Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
With the clock ticking, the Jazz were able to complete a contract extension that will keep Deron Williams in Utah through at least the 2011-12 season and will pay him between $50 million and $70 million.
The Jazz were able to get the deal done two days before Williams left for USA Basketball training camp in Las Vegas. Williams opted for an extension similar to those signed by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul—three years plus a fourth-year option.
Although he had concerns about the Jazz’s direction—Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Kyle Korver all can opt out of their contracts next summer—Williams ultimately concluded that the team’s “track record speaks for itself.
“There’s not many questions to ask, there’s not much to doubt,” Williams…
