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Tim Kawakami: NBA sources: Warriors were close to a sign-and-trade deal for Lou Williams, but he took slightly less to go to Atlanta. Twitter

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The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a multiyear contract with free-agent guard Lou Williams, a league source told ESPN.com. ESPN.com

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Brian Windhorst: The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal with free agent G Lou Williams, a source told http://ESPN.com. Story posted soon. Twitter

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Ken Berger: Once Hornets match Suns' offer for Eric Gordon, as expected, market could heat up for Lee and other guards, like O.J. Mayo and Lou Williams. Twitter

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Sam Amick: When New Orleans matches Phoenix's max offer for Eric Gordon, don't be surprised if Suns set their sights on free agent G Lou Williams. Twitter

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John Mitchell: Lou Williams agent Leon Rose: I was advised this morning that the Sixers decided to part ways with Lou. Lou's goal was to remain a Sixer. Twitter

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Louis Williams: Philly, I appreciate you all. Unfortunately I will not be coming back, as an organization they decided to move in a different direction. Twitter

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John R. Finger: Sixers source confirms that they will not re-sign Lou Williams Twitter

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The Sixers have had conversations with Williams, a shooting guard and the team's leading scorer last season. But at least four other teams are interested in Williams' services, according to his agent, Leon Rose. Philadelphia Inquirer

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(The Wolves) also have reached out to representatives for free-agent shooting guards O.J. Mayo and Louis Williams. Neither is scheduled to visit for now, but that could change based on Batum. ESPN.com

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The Sixers also spoke to the representatives of unrestricted free agents Lou Williams and Spencer Hawes. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Tom Moore: Among FA candidates are Kris Humphries of Nets (unrestricted), Eric Gordon from Hornets (restricted) and #Sixers Lou Williams and S. Hawes. Twitter

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Louis Williams wants to be playing for the 76ers this upcoming season. President Rod Thorn and coach Doug Collins want him to be back in his normal role as scoring guard off the bench. But Williams also wants to see how much interest there is in him throughout the league and what kind of contract might be offered to him by other teams. It is the reason he has decided to opt out of his final contract year with the Sixers. He was scheduled to make $6.39 million in the final year of a 5-year, $25 million deal. Philadelphia Inquirer

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"We'd like to sign him, if at all possible," said Thorn. "He wants to test the waters. To become an unrestricted free agent doesn't happen often, maybe once or twice in a career. He wants to see what's out there. He has said he wants to stay with us, but we'll have to wait and see what happens." Philadelphia Inquirer

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A league source said the interest in Williams throughout the league is "significant" and that a contract to land him could be "in the Thaddeus Young range." Before this past season, Young signed a 5-year deal worth close to $43 million. Philadelphia Inquirer

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A league source said that the interest in Williams throughout the league is “significant” and that a contract to land him could be “in the Thaddeus Young range.” Before this past season Young signed a 5-year deal worth close to $43 million. “It’s impossible to gauge (how much a team would be willing to pay) because there is are so many teams who have money and Lou certainly is a good player,” said Thorn. "The natural inclination is for teams who have money to spend some of it, of course. The last couple of years there are a lot of teams that have gotten way under the salary cap and I’m sure that Lou will get some interest from teams.” Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Williams situation is just one of many that are facing the team. Starting center Spencer Hawes is an unrestricted free agent and, as the league source said, “There are a lot of teams interested in him. Who wouldn’t be? He’s a big man who can do a lot of things and is only 24 years-old.” Several sources have said Hawes could garner anywhere from $5 to $7 million a season. The team also needs to decide whether they will amnesty the contract of Elton Brand, who is scheduled to make $18.16 million next season. The team would pay Brand that money, but it would come off of their salary cap. Doing this seems to be a no-brainer, if the new ownership group is OK with writing that check. If they do amnesty Brand, and can’t sign Williams and/or Hawes, that would free some money, perhaps allowing the team to go after a coveted free agent (maybe Orlando’s Ryan Anderson, a restricted free agent). Philadelphia Inquirer

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John Mitchell: Lou Williams agent Leon Rose confirms that Williams has opted out of the final year of his deal. Twitter

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Alex Kennedy: Lou Williams will opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He'll be highly coveted. Executives love him. Twitter

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Also, guard Lou Williams most likely will opt out of the final year on his contract in hopes of landing a long-term deal. He is scheduled to make $6.4 million. "Opting out doesn't necessarily mean you're leaving. It's getting out of one contract to begin a new one," Williams tweeted Monday. Philadelphia Inquirer

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