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Jon de la Presa: Reggie Williams and Baskonia parted ways... Is Dorsey the next one? Twitter

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Are you paying attention to the news cominf from the U.S. about the lockout? Reggie Williams: Not much. It's clear to me I'm going to play all season long for Caja Laboral. El Correo

Golden State Warriors, Caja Laboral, Lockout, Reggie Williams 

Reggie Williams: I need someone to film me over here in Spain . Pure comedy , i cant even order off the menu at Burger King. All im doing is pointing lol Twitter

Spain, Reggie Williams 

Warriors restricted free-agent swingman Reggie Williams used his Twitter account Monday to confirm reports that he had signed a deal to play with Caja Laboral Vitoria of the Spanish ACB League. Williams is the first Warriors player to sign an international deal during the NBA's lockout. Stephen Curry and Dorell Wright have expressed interest in playing overseas, and agent Bill Duffy said Saturday that Andris Biedrins will start exploring offers next month. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, ACB, Caja Laboral, Lockout, Spain, Reggie Williams 

Caja Laboral announced the arrival of Reggie Williams for the upcoming season with an NBA out. The guard, who is restricted free agent, will earn $1.5M per season with the Basque team. Williams, guard, has played two seasons in the NBA with Golden State Warriors averaging 10.6ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.8apg in 104 games. Sportando

Golden State Warriors, ACB, Caja Laboral, Lockout, Spain, Reggie Williams 

Golden State Warriors free-agent forward Reggie Williams has signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Caja Laboral Vitoria of the Spanish ACB League, Williams’ agent told Yahoo! Sports. The deal includes a $1 million buyout if Williams wants to return to the NBA this season. Under the NBA’s previous collective bargaining agreement, NBA teams could contribute up to $500,000 to buy out a player’s overseas contract. Yahoo! Sports

Golden State Warriors, ACB, Caja Laboral, Lockout, Spain, Reggie Williams 

“While Reggie’s dream of playing in the NBA is our primary focus, we think playing in the ACB will put him in a situation to be a sought-after free agent upon his return from Spain,” said Ron Shade, who represents Williams along with agent Herb Rudoy. Yahoo! Sports

Golden State Warriors, ACB, Caja Laboral, Lockout, Spain, Reggie Williams 

Williams doesn't make that amount. He was on 10-day contracts during the 2009-10 season and made $760,000 last season. He has considered going overseas to earn money, but he's tried that and claims he hasn't been paid completely on those trips. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Reggie Williams 

That leaves free agency. The Warriors will have nearly $50 million set for nine players, if Lou Amundson picks up his $2.4 million player option for next season. The team also extended a qualifying offer Tuesday to Reggie Williams. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Reggie Williams 

Alex Kennedy: The Golden State Warriors have extended a qualifying offer to Reggie Williams, making him a restricted free agent. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Reggie Williams 

(Reggie) Williams is on the books for $762,195 this season and will be a restricted free agent next summer if the Warriors make him a Qualifying Offer by June 30th. With the scoring punch he's provided the Warriors since being called up from the D-League last March he'll undoubtedly be in store for a substantial raise and be a highly sought after prospect. However Williams' first choice is to remain with the franchise that took a roll of the dice to give him a roster spot. "Yeah definitely," said Williams. "I love the Bay Area, I love the fans, I like my team and I'm used to the system." HoopsWorld

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Reggie Williams 

"I would love to be in Golden State," continued Williams. "But you never know what happens in the offseason. The offseason is crazy from what I learned last summer. So we'll just have to see. "That's something you'll have to ask me again after the season," finished Williams with a laugh. HoopsWorld

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Reggie Williams 

But will Williams be a part of that future? Williams is on the books for $762,195 this season and will be a restricted free agent next summer if the Warriors make him a Qualifying Offer by June 30th. With the scoring punch he's provided the Warriors since being called up from the D-League last March he'll undoubtedly be in store for a substantial raise and be a highly sought after prospect. However Williams' first choice is to remain with the franchise that took a roll of the dice to give him a roster spot. "Yeah definitely," said Williams. "I love the Bay Area, I love the fans, I like my team and I'm used to the system." HoopsWorld

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Reggie Williams 

While Williams wants to remain a Warrior, he understands the league is a business and the offseason can go in a multitude of directions which don't follow a planned script. "I would love to be in Golden State," continued Williams. "But you never know what happens in the offseason. The offseason is crazy from what I learned last summer. So we'll just have to see. "That's something you'll have to ask me again after the season," finished Williams with a laugh. HoopsWorld

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Reggie Williams 

Warriors swingman Reggie Williams woke up from his nap at 6 p.m. Thursday to a phone going off relentlessly. He logged on to Twitter and saw the news about coach Don Nelson being replaced assistant Keith Smart. He still hasn't recovered. "It's crazy to me," Williams said. "I came in under Nelson. I just don't know what to say. It hit me by surprise. I'm just so happy to be a part of (Nelson's all-time NBA wins record)." San Jose Mercury-News

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