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Jason Williams participated fully in Friday's halfcourt practice session, even though recent tests have shown the reserve point guard has arthritis in both feet. "Yeah, I did practice, but it's hurting now," Williams said afterward. "So, I don't know what's going to happen." Williams' status will be determined day-to-day. "The arthritis isn't going to go away," Van Gundy said. "It's how much the pain can be managed and what he feels like he can do, and it's probably a little different day-to-day." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Injuries 

Jason Williams remains in limbo, unable to practice or play because of problems with his left foot. The reserve point guard told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday that recent medical tests confirmed that he has arthritis in both feet. "Actually, the right one's worse than the left one," Williams said before tipoff of the Orlando Magic's game against the New York Knicks at Amway Center. Williams exchanged text messages with team physician Craig Mintzer but hadn't had spoken yet with Mintzer to determine the next course of action. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Injuries 

Sources close to the situation say there was at least a passing dialogue concerning a Jason Williams for Magloire swap, but that the HEAT didn't seem overly interested, even if the Magic tossed in a second round pick. HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Trade, Jason Williams, Jamaal Magloire 

Steve Kyler: Sources near Magic say guard Jason Williams unhappy with situation, trying to be patient with Otis Smith, wants a trade or his release. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Trade, Jason Williams, Otis Smith 

A Magic source told me Sunday that Williams had not asked to be released. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Trade, Jason Williams, Otis Smith 

Reserve PG Jason Williams was on the Magic's active roster Saturday, but he didn't dress because he continues to be bothered by problems with his left foot. Williams, 35, said doctors have told him that he suffers from arthritis in the foot, and Williams is concerned because the discomfort hasn't subsided over the last month and a half. "I'm not so sure that I won't be able to play ever again," Williams told the Orlando Sentinel before tipoff. "It's not getting better, and they say it's not going to get any better. I've still got a long life to live, so we're going to see a day at a time. I don't know." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams 

Magic point guard Jason Williams will not accompany the team to New Jersey and willl miss the two-game road trip, staying in Orlando to undergo extensive testing on his sore left foot. Williams has said that the foot has bothered him for about six weeks. Williams, 35, also might be pondering whether to retire or ask for his release. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Injuries 

The Knicks would love to add a player like a Luke Ridnour if Minnesota was inclined to move him, but it's not easy to find a reliable, intelligent backup point guard for a reasonable price in this league. Stan Van Gundy has Jason Williams and Chris Duhon, two players who certainly would be able to handle the role. Williams' expiring $854,389 is certainly more attractive for the Knicks, but it looks like Williams has moved ahead of Duhon ($3.5M per over three years) on the depth chart. Duhon ran D'Antoni's system well, he just didn't have the ability to get to the rim or shoot it consistently. Newsday

Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Chris Duhon, Luke Ridnour, Jason Williams, Stan Van Gundy 

Just imagine -- the flashy player once known as `White Chocolate’ could be viewed someday soon as `Old Faithful’ the coach. ``I’d absolutely love (the thought of coaching). College, I’d have to go back and get my degree before I could do that. But I’d love to coach these (NBA) guys one day and be like an individual coach or a position coach,’’ Williams said. ``But I just don’t want the responsibility of all the scouting.’’ NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams 

T.J. Ford, Earl Boykins, Ronnie Price, Earl Watson, and Jason Williams are among the reserve point guards whose contracts will expire after the season, just in time for the Knicks to be players in free agency next summer. HoopsWorld

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Earl Watson, Jason Williams, TJ Ford, Earl Boykins, Ronnie Price 

Josh Robbins: Jason Williams said he was trying to toss the ball to a ref, not throw it at Jamaal Magloire the other night vs. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Jamaal Magloire 

Magic PG Jason Williams could face disciplinary action from the league office as early as Friday. Williams received two technical fouls with 58.9 remaining in the 112-83 rout, resulting in an automatic ejection. Williams was questioning an offensive foul that referee Tony Brothers had called on him. But Williams took it a step further when he tugged on Brothers' upper left arm. Asked to comment after the game, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said, "We'll find out from the league tomorrow. I've got other reasons to lose sleep tonight. That will not be what keeps me up." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Stan Van Gundy 

Point guard Jason Williams practiced fully with the Orlando Magic on Tuesday and could be activated for the team's season opener on Thursday. "It felt fine," Williams said afterward. "My wind is not where it should be, but I think that's pretty par for the course. I've just got to keep working every day and try to get it back." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams 

Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says PG Jason Williams will have arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday and will be out 3-4 weeks. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Jason Williams, Stan Van Gundy 

Over the next few weeks, Stan Van Gundy will determine whether newcomer Chris Duhon or Jason Williams will serve as Jameer Nelson’s backup. “I know Jameer will start and then it’ll shake out,” Van Gundy said after the Magic completed their first practice today. ”I’m not worried about it. We have a couple of playing-time situations that we’ll sort out of the course of the month. But that’s better than not liking any of your answers. I’d rather have to choose between two options I like than two options [where] I don’t like either one.” Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson, Chris Duhon, Jason Williams, Stan Van Gundy 

The Orlando Magic have their third point guard – and it is a very familiar face. Veteran guard Jason Williams and the Magic reached an agreement on a deal that will return him to Orlando for a second season, according to NBA sources close to the negotiations. The Magic signed Chris Duhon in July to serve as starter Jameer Nelson’s backup next season, but Orlando never wavered in its interest in having Williams back on the roster. NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Jason Williams 

The Orlando Magic have agreed to a new deal with free-agent point guard Jason Williams, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract was still being completed Tuesday. ESPN.com

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Jason Williams 

Williams, who was believed to have signed a two-year contract, has maintained since early last season that this Magic squad has more overall talent than the Miami Heat team that he was a part of that won the 2006 NBA title. A year-round resident of Orlando, Williams stressed all along that the Magic were his first choice to play for. The addition of Williams gives the Magic 13 players on their roster – the number they will likely keep heading in the regular season. After signing Duhon, small forward Quentin Richardson and Williams and retaining restricted free agent J.J. Redick, the Magic have one of the NBA’s highest payrolls. NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Jason Williams 

Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith said he likely will make a decision on what he’ll do with the team’s third point guard spot “by week’s end,” but he added that the team is considering bringing back 34-year-old Jason Williams. “Jason Williams we would probably like to have back, but what that would look like I’m not necessarily sure,” Smith said. “We’ll have to have a conversation with his agent in the next couple of days.” Orlando Sentinel

The Heat is expected to add one more point guard, with NBA veterans Jason Williams and Earl Watson, and league neophytes Kenny Hasbrouck, Patrick Beverley and John Lucas III among the options. Teams are limited to 12-player active lists on game nights and 15-player rosters during the regular season. Teams may carry as many as 20 players during the offseason. South Florida Sun-Sentinel