The Cavs have made their signing of Deron Williams official, announcing the deal through a press release (link). Williams cleared waivers on Saturday, and is likely to debut Wednesday against the Celtics. The signing will cost Cleveland $908,431, bringing the team’s payroll to over $126.9MM.
According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Williams will wear the number 31 (Twitter link). Williams discussed the signing with media outlets, saying “At the end of the day I felt like this was the best team for me. I felt like I would have a significant role here” (Source).
Our original story on the Cavs’ agreement with Williams can be found right here.
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Deron Williams on Andrew Bogut: We’ve been in contact. That’s all I’ll say. #Cavs
If they sign D Will and Bogut, who will be waived?
Felder, Liggins or McRae ? Derrick Williams is signed for the rest of the season.
It’ll be McRae
I doubt they cut Felder as he has looked solid this season and they probably want to continue his development. It’ll probably be McRae. Liggins, worst case scenario, gives them another solid defender they can throw out there.
That’s one way to sure up the back up guard spot, great pick up