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A dismantled smoke detector at Grand Falls Casino Resort near Larchwood, Iowa, on Saturday led to an arrest of a Texas man on a marijuana possession charge. Casino security was notified of an alarm triggered by a disabled smoke detector in a hotel room, said Jessica Lown, a spokeswoman for the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Security entered the room and called a local DCI agent after marijuana use was suspected, Lown said. A search warrant executed by DCI found marijuana, Lown said. Sean C. Williams, 26, of Houston, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Lown didn’t know how much marijuana was found. Sioux Falls Argus-Leader

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KTIV has a correction to make on a drug arrest story posted Sunday 1/20/13 at 8:33 am. We stated that a suspected drug dealer was arrested late Saturday night in Larchwood, Iowa. The suspect was arrested on drug charges, but was not a suspected drug dealer. The Lyon County Sheriff's Department says 26-year-old Sean Williams of Houston, Texas, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both charges are misdemeanors. The Lyon County Sheriff's Department says it assisted an Iowa DCI agent in executing a search warrant at the Grand Falls Casino around 10:45 p.m. KTIV News 4 Sioux City

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A suspected drug dealer was arrested late Saturday night in Larchwood, Iowa. According to county officials, deputies from the Lyon County Sheriff's Department assisted an Iowa DCI agent in executing a search warrant at the Grand Falls Casino around 10:45 p.m. 26-year-old Sean Williams of Houston, Texas, was arrested as a result of the search. Williams was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. KTIV News 4 Sioux City

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That casino and hotel is where teams often stay when they come to play the Sioux Falls Skyforce (while across state lines the hotel is just miles outside Sioux Falls). The Texans had lost to Sioux Falls on Saturday. NBCSports.com

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Agent Bernie Lee has released the following statement to refute a report by KTIV 4 News on his client Sean Williams, currently playing in the D-League for the Texas Legends: "An NBC Media Entity in Iowa (KTIV) has created a story that describes Sean Williams as a suspected drug dealer and wildly miscategorized an incident involving Sean over the weekend in Sioux Falls, Iowa. For the record, it needs to be stated at no time was Sean believed to be a drug dealer, etcetera, and this entire ordeal has been completely blown out of proportion. Sean's lawyers are currently handling the matter and expect Sean's name to be cleared fully, at which time we will thankfully pursue action against this media entity. For the record, Sean played in the game Saturday night in Sioux Falls, which ended at 11 pm, and traveled with the team the next morning at 7 am from Sioux Falls to McAllen, Texas where is is availible to play tonight." HoopsHype

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Jon Pastuszek: Sean Williams in China lasts one pre-season game... Foshan will replace him with Shavlik Randolph: http://e.weibo.com/1737961042/z6bQrEOlk … Twitter @NiuBBall

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He remains optimistic and views Leandro Barbosa‘s late signing with the Boston Celtics and Eddy Curry signing with Dallas just days before the start of the season as hope that he’ll, too, soon find a new home. “Ultimately, I have to stay ready, which I am, as far as in the gym, and stay positive,” Howard said. “I don’t think my career’s over.” Other notable players still looking for a team: Guards: Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas (in talks with Chinese team), Baron Davis, Earl Boykins, Mickael Pietrus, Michael Redd, Maurice Evans, Jason Kapono. Forwards/Centers: Kenyon Martin, Shawne Williams, Quentin Richardson, Bobby Simmons, Bill Walker, Jamario Moon, Renaldo Balkman, Ryan Gomes, Troy Murphy, Josh Powell, Derrick Caracter, Ben Wallace, Greg Oden, Sean Williams, Tony Battie, Mehmet Okur. NBA.com

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Darren Wolfson: Told that while Amundson was the #Twolves top choice, they came close to signing Yi instead. Sean Williams was in play too. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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Darren Wolfson: Hassan Whiteside isn't the only available big being discussed at #Twolves headquarters. Sean Williams is still on their radar. Twitter

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A source familiar with the Knicks' free-agency plans told ESPNNewYork.com that the team is considering signing forward-center Sean Williams, who was waived by the Rockets this week. ESPN.com

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Darren Wolfson: Another potential big man target for the #Twolves: Sean Williams. Was waived recently by Houston. Kahn is talking to lots of agents. Twitter

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Marc Stein: Heat have expressed interest in Sean Williams in the past and are bound to consider him again since they're known to be in market for bigs Twitter

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Marc Stein: Houston Rockets, I'm told, have formally waived ex-Nets/Mavs/Celts center Sean Williams. Move actually happened Monday Twitter

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Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has agreed to a sign-and-trade with guard/forward Courtney Lee, which will send him to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade. The Rockets will receive from Boston a Charlotte Bobcats second-round draft pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, forward JaJuan Johnson, guard E’Twaun Moore and forward/center Sean Williams. The pick was previously acquired by Boston via Oklahoma City. Houston also acquires the rights to guard Jon Diebler from Portland. Boston completes the deal by agreeing to a sign-and-trade with guard/forward Sasha Pavlovic, which sends him to the Trail Blazers. NBA.com

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Gary Washburn: Deal is done, PDX gets second round pick as well as Sasha Pavlovic, HOU expected to waive Moore and Williams, Johnson will stick #celtics Twitter

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Steve Bulpett: Deal for C. Lee brought back from dead. Portland steps in as 3rd team. Celts also sign and move Sasha Pavlovic (w/Moore, Johnson, Williams) Twitter

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Jerry Zgoda: Interesting, isn't it, that Portland was 3rd team that stepped in to save Courtney Lee to Boston S-T at 11th hour? Twitter

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It took awhile and a couple of false starts, but the Celtics got their man last night, acquiring Courtney Lee from Houston in a sign and trade for JaJuan Johnson, E’Twaun Moore, Sean Williams, Sasha Pavlovic and a second-round draft pick. Boston Herald

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The deal originally had Phoenix and New Orleans as facilitators, but that came apart late yesterday afternoon Pacific time. Late last night, Portland became the third team and Pavlovic was included. The amended details were still being learned as the Herald’s final print deadline passed, but the Celts will clearly be ecstatic to acquire the coveted 6-foot-5 Lee without disturbing their main rotation. Boston Herald

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According to the sources, the Celtics will send JaJuan Johnson, E’Twaun Moore, Sean Williams, and a 2013 second-round pick to Houston for Lee, who will be entering his fifth NBA season. Johnson, Moore, and Williams will earn a combined $2.7 million next season, and the Celtics could also sign an additional player, such as Mickael Pietrus or Keyon Dooling, to include in the deal to be able to increase Lee’s salary. Boston Globe

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