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AP Source: Nets acquire Wallace from Trail Blazers (Yahoo! Sports)
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the New Jersey Nets have acquired Gerald Wallace from the Portland Trail Blazers for two injured players and a protected first-round draft pick. The Nets sent center Mehmet Okur and forward Shawne Williams to Portland along with their own 2012 draft pick.

Nets' Shawne Williams out for season (AP)
New Jersey Nets forward Shawne Williams had surgery to repair an old fracture and remove two small bone fragments in his left foot Wednesday. He will miss the rest of the season. At the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Dr. Martin O'Malley, a foot specialist, and Nets orthopedist Dr. Riley Williams III, inserted three small screws to repair the fracture.

Nets' Shawne Williams undergoes foot surgery
Nets forward Shawne Williams underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a pre-existing fracture in his left foot and remove two small bone fragments, the team announced.

Nets' Shawne Williams to undergo foot surgery
Nets small forward Shawne Williams will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone fragment in his left foot, the team announced.

Granger in for Pacers as Nets' S. Williams out
Pacers forward Danny Granger started Thursday against New Jersey.

Granger in for Pacers as Nets' S. Williams out
Pacers forward Danny Granger is expected to start Thursday against New Jersey.

Williams' 26 lift Nets past Pistons (AP)

Deron Williams scored 26 points to help the New Jersey Nets beat the Detroit Pistons 99-96 Wednesday night. Kris Humphries had 18 points, Jordan Farmar added 15 and Shawne Williams 15 for the Nets. Greg Monroe and Tayshaun Prince scored 21 points each for the Pistons, who have lost 20 of 24 this season.

Banged-up Bulls cruise past Nets 110-95 (AP)

Derrick Rose and Richard Hamilton each scored 22 points to lead the banged-up Chicago Bulls to an easy 110-95 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Hamilton set season highs in points and assists (10). Rose added eight assists and hung with Deron Williams after missing four games with a sprained left big toe.

Nets amnesty Outlaw, sign ex-Knick Williams
The New Jersey Nets swapped out forwards on Thursday, signing Shawne Williams to a deal and waiving Travis Outlaw through the amnesty clause in the new collective bargaining agreement.

Nets cut Outlaw, agree with ex-Knick Williams
The New Jersey Nets swapped out forwards on Thursday, agreeing to a deal with Shawne Williams and waiving Travis Outlaw through the amnesty clause in the new collective bargaining agreement.

Magic ride 2nd-half surge past Knicks (AP)

Dwight Howard had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 23 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Orlando Magic outlasted the New York Knicks 116-110 on Tuesday night. The Magic trailed 58-47 at halftime, but surged in the second half as the Knicks struggled from the field. The win was the Magic's third straight and fifth in six games.

Knicks, Hawks trade punches
The Knicks' Shawne Williams faces the threat of a multiple-game suspension after an ugly final-minute altercation in New York's 111-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams suspended two games, New York Knicks' Shawne Williams suspended one game for throwing punches
Atlanta's Marvin Williams and New York's Shawne Williams were ejected for throwing punches with less than a minute remaining in Friday night's game

Hawks, Knicks deal with brawl fallout
The Atlanta Hawks Marvin Williams has been suspended two games and the New York Knicks' Shawne Williams one game for throwing punches Friday night.

Knicks F Chandler out with sore calf (AP)
Forward Wilson Chandler has a sore left calf and is not in uniform for the New York Knicks against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks said before Friday night's game Chandler is listed as day to day. He has had ongoing problems with the injury. Coach Mike D'Antoni says Shawne Williams is replacing Chandler in the Knicks' starting lineup.

Jazz top Knicks in battle of 3-pointers (AP)

Deron Williams and reserve C.J. Miles scored 24 points apiece, leading seven Utah players in double figures as the Jazz beat the New York Knicks 131-125 on Wednesday night. The game was a battle of 3-pointers, with the Jazz hitting 10 of 22 and New York making 14 of 29. Reserve Shawne Williams was 7 of 8 from behind the arc and scored 25 points for the Knicks, who made it close after trailing by as...

Kobe, Lakers rip Knicks in testy affair (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Andrew Bynum added 18 points and seven rebounds before getting ejected in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers mixed it up with the New York Knicks in their fourth straight victory, 109-87 Sunday night. Pau Gasol had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who thoroughly dominated undersized New York in the paint and on defense during their seventh...

Amare powers surging Knicks past Hornets (AP)

When the Hornets were able to interrupt Amare Stoudemire's dominance inside, the Knicks responded with enough 3-pointers to make New Orleans pay. Stoudemire had 34 points and 10 assists to power New York to its eighth win in nine games, 100-92 over the Hornets on Friday night. New York led 74-73 late in the third when Shawne Williams' driving scoop off the glass and Raymond Felton's...

New York Knicks sign free-agent forward Shawne Williams
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent forward Shawne Williams.

Knicks sign free-agent F Shawne Williams (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent forward Shawne Williams. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Thursday. The 6-foot-9 Williams has averaged 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 13.4 minutes in 126 games in three NBA seasons with Indiana and Dallas. He was drafted 17th overall in 2006 following his freshman season at Memphis.

Former Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams arrested in Memphis
Troubled former Pacers forward Shawne Williams was arrested after police found marijuana and a loaded gun in the car he was driving.

Shawne Williams arrested with drugs, gun (AP)
Former University of Memphis basketball players Shawne Williams and Kareem Cooper have been arrested after police found marijuana and a loaded gun in the car they were traveling in. Memphis police say they pulled over the Dodge Charger on Friday because Williams wasn't wearing a seat belt. He was charged with driving on a suspended license.

Dallas Mavericks give draft pick to Indiana Pacers to complete Shawne Williams trade
The Dallas Mavericks finally closed the book on their unsuccessful trade for troubled forward Shawne Williams by sending the Indiana Pacers their 57th pick in the upcoming NBA draft, Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson confirmed.

Shawne Williams indicted on drug charges (AP)
Former NBA and Memphis player Shawne Williams has been indicted on felony drug charges. Prosecutors said Friday that Williams was indicted Tuesday by a county grand jury on eight counts for possession and conspiracy to sell a codeine-based syrup. Williams was jailed with bond set at $16,000. It was not immediately known if he had a lawyer.

Former New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies forward Shawne Williams indicted on drug felony charges
Former NBA and Memphis player Shawne Williams has been indicted on felony drug charges.

Shawne Williams indicted on felony drug charges


New Jersey Nets waive ex-Dallas Maverick Shawne Williams four days after trade
The New Jersey Nets have waived recently acquired forward Shawne Williams.

Dallas Mavericks complete deal for Eduardo Najera from New Jersey Nets
The Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera from the Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams.

Mavericks acquire F Najera from Nets (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera (NAH'-her-ah) from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams. The trade announced Monday brings Najera back to Dallas, where he was a fan favorite in his first four NBA seasons. He played in 39 postseason games with the Mavericks, including 19 in 2003 when Dallas lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference...

Pacers offload troubled F Williams to Mavericks
Dogged by three incidents involving police in the past 13 months, Shawne Williams has been traded by the Indiana Pacers to Dallas for future draft picks, cash and possibly another player, his agent said Friday.

Williams' future with Indiana uncertain
Police arrested a passenger in a car driven by Shawne Williams of the Indiana Pacers for marijuana possession, an incident that team president Larry Bird said jeopardizes the forward's future with the Pacers. Williams was not arrested but was written up for a window tint and seat belt violation after the police stop about 6 p.m. Friday in Carmel, said Lt. Jeff Horner, a spokesman for police in the northern Indianapolis suburb. The car did not belong to Williams.

Pacers' Williams on 'thin ice' following car incident
Police arrested a passenger in a car driven by Shawne Williams of the Indiana Pacers for marijuana possession, an incident that team president Larry Bird said jeopardizes the forward's future with the Pacers.

Pacers beat slumping Bobcats 102-95 (AP)

Flip Murray scored 22 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95 Wednesday night for their second straight win. Troy Murphy had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Shawne Williams, who had been benched for five straight games, scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter for Indiana.

Pacers' Williams out at least a game after incident
Pacers forward Shawne Williams will miss at least one game after a man who had just left Williams' home was arrested on a murder charge.

Hughes' 29 lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Larry Hughes had 29 points and Drew Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the new-look Chicago Bulls to a 113-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Luol Deng finished with 16 points and Ben Gordon scored 15 for the Bulls (23-34), who won for the first time since acquiring Hughes and Gooden from Cleveland on Feb.

Rockets earn sixth straight road win (AP)

Rookie Carl Landry scored 13 of his career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 106-103 on Friday night for their sixth straight road victory. Tracy McGrady had 19 points, Yao Ming added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Shane Battier scored 13 points for Houston (26-20).

Suns rally in overtime without Nash (AP)

Raja Bell sank two 3-pointers in the final 2 1/2 minutes of overtime and the Phoenix Suns rallied from 16 points down in regulation without Steve Nash to beat the Indiana Pacers 129-122 on Wednesday night. Bell scored a season-high 27, including 6-of-11 on 3s. Leandro Barbosa scored 25 of his 27 points after halftime, 16 in the third quarter, and the Suns handed the Pacers their seventh consecutive...

James returns, Cavaliers end 6-game skid (AP)

LeBron James came back -- as a reserve -- and the Cleveland Cavaliers, sparked by their superstar's return, snapped a six-game losing streak with a 118-105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. James, the NBA's leading scorer, had missed Cleveland's previous five games with what the Cavs have described as a sprained left index finger.

Dunleavy helps Pacers hold off Nuggets (AP)

The Indiana Pacers squandered another lead against the Denver Nuggets, but this time they found a way to win. Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points, Shawne Williams had 21 and the Pacers, thanks to J.R. Smith's missed free throw with 2.7 seconds left, held off the Nuggets 112-110 on Tuesday night. "It easily could have gotten away from us," Indiana guard Jamal Tinsley said.

Dunleavy leads Pacers past Jazz
Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 117-97 on Saturday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Danny Granger had 19 points and Jamaal Tinsley had eight points and 13 assists for the Pacers (4-6). Marquis Daniels scored 17 points for Indiana after sitting out Friday's loss at Toronto with a sore left knee, and Shawne Williams added 16 points and eight rebounds. Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with 19 points and Andrei Kirilenko added 12.

Pacers end 6-game skid, beat Jazz 117-97 (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 117-97 on Saturday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Danny Granger had 19 points and Jamaal Tinsley had eight points and 13 assists for the Pacers (4-6). Marquis Daniels scored 17 points for Indiana after sitting out Friday's loss at Toronto with a sore left knee, and Shawne Williams added 16 points and eight rebounds.

Pacers' O'Neal to miss season opener
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal sat out Indiana's regular-season opener against Washington on Wednesday night because of a hyperextended left knee. O'Neal, a six-time All-Star, was hurt Oct. 8 when he collided with Shawne Williams during practice. "Jermaine practiced today, but he's not ready to play," Pacers coach Jim O' Brien said. "We expect him to play (Friday) against Miami." Ike Diogu replaced O'Neal in the starting lineup.

Pacers F O'Neal misses season opener (AP)
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal sat out Indiana's regular-season opener against Washington on Wednesday night because of a hyperextended left knee. O'Neal, a six-time All-Star, was hurt Oct. 8 when he collided with Shawne Williams during practice. "Jermaine practiced today, but he's not ready to play," Pacers coach Jim O' Brien said.

Pacers pick up options on 3 forwards (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team options on Danny Granger, Ike Diogu and Shawne Williams. Granger, in his third year, is expected to be a key player in new coach Jim O'Brien's offense. The small forward averaged 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds last season. Diogu, a power forward, was one of the players the Pacers picked up in last season's trade with Golden State.

Community service, small fine for Pacers' Williams
Pacers forward Shawne Williams was ordered Monday to perform 40 hours of community service for driving without ever having received a license and a judge suspended a possible 60-day jail sentence.

Pacers F Williams gets community service (AP)
Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams was ordered Monday to perform 40 hours of community service for driving without ever having received a license and a judge suspended a possible 60-day jail sentence. Williams pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge in Marion Superior Court. He was also fined $400 and ordered to pay $160 in court costs.

Pacers' Williams a no-show at court hearing
Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams missed a court hearing Friday and faces the threat of arrest if he misses another hearing Monday.

Pacers F Williams misses court hearing (AP)
Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams missed a court hearing Friday and faces the threat of arrest if he misses another hearing Monday. Williams faces a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license. Defense attorney John Tompkins said he told Williams he needed to attend Friday's hearing. Williams was jailed on an initial charge of marijuana possession after a traffic stop this month, but...

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