Jaz read on the articles that he's trying out on different teams. Is he still on the the Rox's radar? Though I believe that we're finished on FA signings..
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Basketball/NBA/Toronto/2005/09/13/1214933-sun.html Raps looking to add another Williams By STEVE BUFFERY -- Toronto Sun Babcock making amends The Raptors appear to be trying to corner the market on NBA players named Williams. General manager Rob Babcock said yesterday he is pursuing former Duke point guard Jay Williams, who did not play the past two seasons after suffering severe nerve damage to his foot following a motorcycle accident on June 19, 2003. Babcock watched the explosive point guard work out last week in Chicago and also had lunch with the 2002-2003 Second Team NBA All-Rookie. "We hit it off pretty good," Babcock said. GETTING BETTER The GM described Williams' recovery at about 85%, adding that the former Chicago Bulls star would be a valuable addition to any team if he's anywhere close to 100% healthy. "He has made huge progress," Babcock said. "A year ago he was learning to walk again and to run, now he's back on the court." Babcock does not believe that Williams, 22, is ready to step in and play in the NBA immediately, but he is hoping to sign him and have him at training camp, which begins Oct. 4 at Brock University in St. Catharines. In 75 games with the Bulls, Williams made 54 starts and averaged 9.5 points per game (ninth among NBA rookies), 4.7 assists and shot 40% from the floor. He set the Bulls' career rookie record for three-point field goals with 65. Babcock has been looking to add a solid point guard to back up and push Rafer Alston. He also signed Spanish national team point guard Jose Calderon this summer. Williams, a free agent, already has worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, and has a few more scheduled for this week. The Raptors, who already have Eric, Aaron and Alvin Williams on their roster, have had Jay Williams on their radar screen since last season. Babcock also has expressed interest in signing Utah Jazz point guard Keith McLeod but said yesterday he expects the Jazz to match any offer sheet the restricted free agent signs.
Here is a link to an article that says JWill is in town to workout with the Rocks today. http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37286/20050914/ex_bull_williams_going_cheap/
I think it would be worth bringing him to training camp, but I have a feeling he won't be playing in the NBA for a while. Maybe spend some time in the NBDL. Either way, I can't see the Rockets having a way to sign him right now unless we outright cut another player. The roster is full, and we haven't heard anything of a 2-for-1 lately or anything like that. Would be interesting, though, and potentially a steal!
we already have 16 players on the roster so someone will be cut for sure. making one more cut to make room for Jay if fine by me. even if it costs us an ending contract like moochie or baker. we can sign jay for the minimum.
The Miami Herald said he worked out for the Heat, shot well, but had trouble moving laterally. I'll pass.
It ain't just posters. If you go to hoopshype's rumors section, Danny Ferry says Williams is not ready to play in the NBA right now because of limited mobility.
Supposedly the Rockets are working him out today, http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Co...761&call_pageid=969907729483&col=970081562040
