sltrib.com - 11/11/2008
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Posted: 10:29 AM- PHILADELPHIA - A little more than three weeks after he sprained his ankle in an Oct. 18 preseason game, Deron Williams is expected to make his return for the Jazz in Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia. Williams told Jazz coach Jerry Sloan that he intended to play, ...
deseretnews.com - 11/9/2008
sltrib.com - 11/11/2008
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PHILADELPHIA - With four games remaining on this
Eastern Conference trip, the Jazz were thrown into flux
Monday as Mehmet Okur left the team and headed to Turkey to attend to a family illness. Okur is expected to remain in Turkey for only a couple of ...
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Utah Jazz: Okur takes leave; Koufos to start? - Salt ...
sltrib.com - 11/7/2008
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It's safe to say that Jerry Sloan never
could have imagined when he took over as Jazz
coach on Dec. 9, 1988 - the end of the Reagan administration, it should be noted - that he would have the chance to win 1,000 games with the team over the next 20 ...
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Utah Jazz: Win No. 1,000 awaits Sloan - Salt Lake Tribune
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Breaking: Deron Williams expected back tonight.
SLC Dunk —
KFAN just texted that Deron Williams is expected to play tonight. More news coming...
Deron Williams is expected to play in tonight's Jazz game.
First thing that came to mind, "Daniel Larusso Is Going To Fight?"
UPDATE1 - KFAN Link, Sloan is the one that stated Deron would probably play.
UPDATE2 - Ross Siler,
I'm probably not going to play 40 minutes tonight. I don't think my wind or my ankle" will allow it, Williams said at the pregame shootaround. ...
Tuesday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Deron Williams makes his season debut tonight for the Jazz in Philadelphia. Who's starting at center? That would be Kosta Koufos. ...
He's Back
The Cowhide Globe —
... The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that Deron Williams will play against the 76ers tonight in Philadelphia. Perhaps used sparingly, Deron is said to be ready to go. We could certainly use his leadership and court presence out there for the Jazz. Is this a good decision by the Jazz or a sign of desperation? I hope he doesn't aggravate or reinjure his hobbled ankle. It has been 3 weeks since Deron injured his ankle which may have provided ample time for him to recover. Here's to hoping for a safe, early-season debut! ...
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