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Marc Berman: Shawne Williams mulling #Knicks offer tonight. Told his ego was bruised with all the Jamal Crawford talk last few days. Twitter

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Ken Berger: As @Frank Isola reports, it's down to Portland and Sacto for Jamal Crawford. Knicks will redouble efforts to re-sign Shawne Williams. Twitter

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Alan Hahn: #Knicks move to @Shawne Williams as @Jamal Crawford eliminates taking $2.5M room exception to come to NY. Crawford to choose either POR or SAC. #fb Twitter

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Alan Hahn: Shawne Williams has been in New York since the weekend working out on his own. Has been ready to sign with #Knicks, tho other teams bidding. Twitter

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It’s down to either Jamal Crawford, Shawne Williams and a new name on their list, Maurice Evans, for the Knicks’ $2.5 million exception. Have the Knicks been used in Crawford negotiations to drive up other bidders? They will find out today, when Crawford makes his decision. He has much-stronger offers from Sacramento and Portland, near his hometown Seattle. New York Post

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After Crawford, the Knicks likely would turn their attention to their own free agent, Shawne Williams. The versatile forward, who mastered the corner three-pointer last season, has a one-year offer for the veteran's minimum on the table but is hoping the Knicks will give him more. He has a multiyear offer from the Nets, and interest from a few other teams. Newsday

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Sam Amick: On Knicks' front, I'm told they'll be thrilled if either Crawford or F Shawne Williams comes their way for the $2.5 mil room exception. Twitter

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Jeff Zillgitt: Warriors in mix for free agent F Shawne Williams, who is also considering Nets & waiting to see what Knicks do, according to person w/info. Twitter

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New York has several options as they decide how to spend the $2.5 million exception. They have reached out to Jamal Crawford, Maurice Evans and Shawne Williams in recent days. If the Cleveland Cavaliers use the amnesty clause on Baron Davis, the Knicks are expected to target him as well. HoopsWorld

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Frank Isola: The Warriors have contacted Shawne Williams, according to a source. Shawne is a Donnie Walsh guy as is GSW coach Mark Jackson Twitter

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Alex Kennedy: Shawne Williams is weighing offers from the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat, according to sources close to the situation. Twitter

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The Pacers, Blazers and Wolves are also in contention for Crawford, who wants to return to the Knicks. If they lose out, the Knicks may re-sign Shawne Williams. New York Post

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If the Knicks want to sign Shawne Williams, they may only have two more days -- at most -- to make their pitch. Williams' agent Happy Walters told ESPNNewYork.com by phone Monday that he expects Williams to commit to a team by Wednesday. The free-agent forward had a breakout season in New York last year. Walters has been in contact with the Knicks in recent days. "They know where we stand we know where we stand," he said. ESPN.com

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Bill Ingram: Like Crawford, Shawne Williams would like to be a Knick, but money is better in NJ.... Twitter

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Meanwhile, the Knicks are also monitoring free agent small forward Shawne Williams, as they could use a 3-point shooter off the bench. Williams, a Knicks revelation last season, has been offered the $2.5 million exception but has better offers. The Knicks also are still interested in small forward Anthony Parker for that exception. New York Post

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Free-agent forward Shawne Williams, who had a career renaissance with the Knicks last season and became a reliable defender and three-point shooter, was considering several multiyear offers -- including one from the Nets -- along with an offer from the Knicks for the NBA's new two-year, $5-million "room exception.'' "I know he's got some interest elsewhere and he's looking, as he should,'' Mike D'Antoni said. "Right now I know he's taking care of the business end, and hopefully it works out and he comes back to us.'' Newsday

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Ken Berger: Shawne Williams is still weighing a one-year offer to stay with the Knicks vs. longer offers from two other teams, source says. Twitter

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Al Iannazzone: #Knicks remain interested in bringing back Shawne Williams, but the #Nets remain very much in play for him, sources said. Twitter

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Al Iannazzone: The Knicks probably will have to offer more than 1-year deal to get Shawne Williams back. He has other teams interested. Twitter

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Small forward Shawne Williams, a huge revelation last season, won’t be at training camp tomorrow when it opens, still unsigned. The Knicks have offered him a one-year deal at the minimum, $980,000, but he has a couple of more lucrative offers. The Nets have inquired. New York Post

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