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Jody Genessy: Mo Williams was nervous because this injury felt similar to when he tore a ligament in his thumb and required offseason surgery in 2008. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Injuries 

Mo Williams looked up from the dry erase board. On it he had plotted small black marks, designing a play that he believed would work within the offense that was thrust into the spotlight this week when former point guard Deron Williams said he preferred Utah’s system to Brooklyn’s. Mo Williams knew well the symptoms his predecessor described to New York media this week. He, too, once played in the Utah offense and then left it. "I could tell the difference," the Jazz point guard said, sitting courtside before Tuesday’s 104-94 win in Brooklyn. "Trust me." Salt Lake Tribune

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Bill Oram: Mo Williams says Spurs are a team "you kind of model yourself [after], but at the same time, you don’t want to be step brothers forever." Twitter @tribjazz

San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams 

Mo Williams remained in a walking boot Monday, as he missed his second consecutive game with a right foot injury he suffered in Friday’s 104-102 win over Sacramento. The Jazz point guard, as of Monday, had not resumed basketball activities, but said he targeted Wednesday’s game at New Orleans for his return. "It’s mostly the twisting and turning aspect of it," Williams said. Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Injuries 

Maurice Williams: I'll take this one tweeps. Couple bad decisions on my part. I will get better in those situations. Learn from them and move on. #JazzNation Twitter @mowilliams

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams 

Bill Oram: Mo Williams severely downtrodden in Jazz locker room after missing final four shots. Thought he had good looks on each of them. Twitter @tribjazz

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams 

In short, the guy who dressed up as President Barack Obama for Halloween is considered by some to be the president of the Jazz locker room. “I’d have to go with Mo Williams for the president (of the locker room), because he talks a lot,” center Al Jefferson said Wednesday, the day after Obama was elected to a second term in office. “Vice president would probably be Paul (Millsap) because he doesn’t talk at all.” Standard-Examiner

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Maurice Williams: Analyzing the trade......Houston just got a lot better an not just because of James Harden. They got some solid players in return. Twitter @mowilliams

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Bill Oram: Clipper Darrell yelling, "Mo Williams! Mo Williams! I love you, Mo! You will always be a Clipper." Mo waves and smiles. Twitter @tribjazz

Los Angeles Clippers, Maurice Williams, Clipper Darrell 

"I can't talk about it. I'm sorry," said Williams, failing to hold back laughter. "I got my big fella mad at me." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Al Jefferson 

Big Al, trying not to crack a smile, claimed he isn't quite ready to forgive his old Mississippi buddy. "I'm going over to his house today, taking a bunch of pictures of everything," Jefferson said when informed of the apology. "I don’t have a Twitter account, but I'm going to start me one and I'm going to put it on Twitter." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Al Jefferson 

Jody Genessy: Mo Williams said Big Al's mad at him for tweeting a pic of his now-famous 10x12 bed. He smiled, "I offer a public apology to Al Jefferson." Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Al Jefferson 

Someone who will shall remain anonymous posted an invoice for Big Al’s new 10×12 foot bed a few days ago. Now, Mo Williams (@mowilliams) is giving us an inside look at the actual bed. “Look at Big Al bed. This Shis crazy.” Living and Dying by the Jazz

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Al Jefferson 

Veterans Al Jefferson and Mo Williams are expected to play in the Jazz’s preseason opener Monday night at Golden State. Prior to Sunday’s practice, coach Tyrone Corbin said Jefferson and Williams were held out of Saturday’s public scrimmage as a precaution because they were "a little banged up." Salt Lake Tribune

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Brian T. Smith: Mo Williams said he and wife expecting fifth child in Feb. Said he has deal with baby: Be born during All-Star break, get nice car. Twitter @tribjazz

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Maurice Williams: I'm proud to be an American!!!!!! Great job!! #London2012 Twitter

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Maurice Williams: These haters can't hold me back!!!These haters can't hold me back!!! These haters can't hold me back!!!These haters can't hold me back!!! Twitter

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams 

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Williams wants to lead. He’s desperate for a title. He’s been overlooked, counted out and dumbed down his entire career. Suddenly, the Jazz belong to him. And during a hectic four-day period that’s seen him unexpectedly return to SLC, then have the reins of Utah’s offense tossed in his hands, Williams isn’t backing down. Instead, he’s owning up to and living in the moment. "I look forward to the challenge. I accept challenges. I’ve done it since I came in the NBA," Williams, 29, said. Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams 

Brian T. Smith: Mo Williams on his best Jerry Sloan story: "Can I curse?" Started laughing. Then said everything came down to respect and fairness. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Maurice Williams, Jerry Sloan 

Maurice Williams: I never had a bad taste in my mouth about the organization. I always respected them because they gave me a shot. I watched 30 teams pass on me in the first round in 2003. … I always had a part in my heart for the Jazz and I'm glad I'm able to come back and prove my worth to them. Salt Lake Tribune

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