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Utah basketball fans won't have to wait until the NBA unlocks itself to see Jazz players and Jimmer Fredette play in person again. An exhibition game featuring The Jimmer along with Jazz players Al Jefferson, Devin Harris, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors and Ronnie Price will take place at the Salt Lake Community College's Lifetime Activities Center on Monday, Nov. 7. Tickets for the Pro Player Charity Classic go on sale at SmithTix outlets Monday at 1 p.m. The game's format will match the Jazz players — with more to be announced next week — against the NBA group. Chauncey Billups, Stephen Curry, Corey Maggette and Anthony Tolliver are the announced players who will join Fredette on the non-Jazz squad. Deseret News

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The Jazz's Jeremy Evans and Derrick Favors have no plans to play overseas during the NBA lockout and are sticking to their offseason routines. Same for former Utah guard Earl Watson, who'll be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the 2011-12 season starts. Salt Lake Tribune

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Several NBA players from Atlanta are trying to put together a team to take on the other regional squads that have been assembled during the lockout. Josh Smith, Jarrett Jack, Anthony Morrow and Lou Williams have been working out together this summer and are hoping to assemble “Team Atlanta” in the near future. Eligible players would include Dwight Howard, J.J. Hickson, Al Thornton, Jordan Hill, Derrick Favors, Al-Farouq Aminu, Kwame Brown, Josh Powell, Jodie Meeks, Toney Douglas and Jarvis Hayes among others. HoopsWorld

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After the season ended, Favors spent a couple weeks relaxing and clearing his mind. Then he hit the gym with Glover, putting in daily work Monday through Friday. “You grow up playing basketball your whole life and just being around it everyday,” Favors said. “When you have all the free time, you don’t know what to do with yourself.” His routine consisted of two-mile runs on a treadmill before each training session. Then he spent about an hour and 15 minutes alternating weight lifting with leg work, depending upon the day of the week. Regular pickup games followed, highlighted by appearances from Atlanta area regulars such as Jarrett Jack (New Orleans) and Louis Williams (Philadelphia). Favors even matched up against the muscle-armed Howard during a pro-am game. Salt Lake Tribune

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While many NBA players joined informal lockout leagues and some took their talents overseas this summer, Prather intentionally kept Favors at home. He surrounded the impressionable 20-year-old with positive people that can provide invaluable experience, displaying the intangibles that often separate pro lifers from disappointing burnouts. “He’s busting his hump. No question,” said Prather, who stated that playing overseas is currently not a priority for his client. Prather added: “He has to improve at all facets and that’s exactly what he’s attempting to do.” Salt Lake Tribune

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Utah talked about moving forward Paul Millsap on draft night as part of a plan to open the position for Derrick Favors, the ex-Net. Who knows, maybe Favors can earn his playing time. New York Daily News

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Brian T. Smith: Jazz's O'Connor included Hayward, Favors, Harris, Bell in Utah's core moving forward. Twitter

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“But he obviously struggled with it,” Harris said, nodding toward Derrick Favors, the quiet rookie power forward. “He’s only 19, so what do you expect? When you hear trade rumors from the day you were picked in the draft, it’s kind of tough.” Newark Star-Ledger

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“I thought I did what they asked me to do — play defense, dunk, play with energy, and don’t worry about offensive stuff,” Favors said. “They said they were going to bring me along slowly. So I did what they told me to do.” “I could have shown more, but I had to wait my turn,” he added. “Since he got here he’s become more comfortable — just in a few weeks,” Harris said, and on cue, Favors was one of the few Jazzmen to show up (16 points, eight rebounds) Monday night. “You get more of everything: offensive rebounds, post moves, shooting the jumper with confidence. He’s doing things you didn’t see in Jersey. Newark Star-Ledger

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Brian T. Smith: Jazz's Harris said Favors didn't initially deal with trade to Utah well. "First time is never easy." Twitter

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Brian T. Smith: Several Jazz players' take on Favors: pure, raw talent. Twitter

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Jonathan Rinehart: New Jazzmen Devin Harris & Derrick Favors prepare to fly to Indianapolis to meet the team Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Teams are already calling Jazz to check if they're willing to move Derrick Favors, but they've made it clear they plan to keep him. Twitter

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Devin Harris, rookie Derrick Favors and two first-round picks would go to Utah for Williams, a two-time All-Star. The Nets also would send Troy Murphy to Golden State for big men Dan Gadzuric and Brandan Wright. The picks the Nets are giving up are theirs this year and the likely Warriors’ protected pick next year. There could be more involved, and players included to make the salaries match. Bergen Record

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Al Iannazzone: I'm hearing Williams to the Nets is agreed upon and there is a conference call with the league for it to become official. Twitter

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The Jazz's Deron Williams has been traded to the New Jersey Nets, a source has informed the Salt Lake Tribune. Utah is expected to receive Devin Harris, Derrick Favors, two future first-round picks and cash. Salt Lake Tribune

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Two people with knowledge of the negotiations have confirmed the Nets have agreed to a deal to acquire All-Star point guard Deron Williams from the Utah Jazz. The Nets will send Devin Harris and rookie power forward Derrick Favors to the Jazz, along with two first round picks, according to The Record, which first reported the deal. Yahoo! Sports reported the Nets would also send Utah $3 million. Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, Deron Williams 

Chris Mannix: Jazz may not be done dealing, sources say. Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors all under contract until at least 2013. Twitter

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In a swift and astonishing comeback from their failed pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, New Jersey also will get Dan Gadzuric and Brandan Wright from Golden State, which will buy out Murphy, sources said. Murphy is considering signing with Boston, Miami or Orlando once his buyout is complete. CBSSports.com

Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets, Dan Gadzuric, Derrick Favors, Brandan Wright 

Al Iannazzone: Sources told The Record it's a 3-team. deal and the Nets would send D. Harris, DFavors and picks to Utah for Williams. Twitter

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