Nets Trade Marcus Williams To Warriors

By MIKE ANTHONY | Courant Staff Writer Marcus Williams was traded from the Nets to the Warriors Tuesday, a move that should give the former UConn point guard a chance to rejuvenate his career. It was becoming clear that Williams, selected by the Nets with the 22nd pick after his junior season in 2006, would have trouble earning minutes next season in New Jersey. The Nets acquired Keyon Dooling Monday from Orlando, and Williams would have had to fight just to keep his backup job behind Devin Harris. Williams, 22, will likely be a backup in Golden State, too. The Warriors — reeling from the loss of Baron Davis, who signed with the Clippers — have committed to playing Monta Ellis at point guard next season. But the backcourt situation is not as crowded and the Warriors, who led the NBA in scoring last season, play an up-tempo... [read full story]