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Although Williams' deal isn't anything major, it does have implications on what the Trail Blazers choose to do this summer. When the Trail Blazers attained Williams, acting GM Chad Buchanan stated they would attempt to negotiate a buyout of Williams, but Williams' agent told CSNNW.com they would not agree to one. CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

In case you've forgotten, there is a forward on the Portland Trail Blazers roster named Shawne Williams who was acquired at the trade deadline from the New Jersey Nets in the Gerald Wallace deal, and his agent says they will not accept a buyout from the Trail Blazers. “We talked about the possibility of a buyout, but we decided it just wouldn't make sense for us,” Williams' agent Happy Walters told CSNNW.com. “Shawne is continuing to rehab right now and he's excited to be a Blazer.” CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

Buchanan said forward Shawne Williams, one of the players acquired in the Blazers' trade that sent forward Gerald Wallace to New Jersey, will be on crutches for three more weeks because of a foot injury, but the Blazers might bring him to Portland. Williams has a player option for $3.1 million for next season, and the Blazers have discussed buying Williams out. "We'll probably bring him in, help him with his rehab, get to know him a little bit, make a decision at that point," Buchanan said. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

Ben Golliver: Chad Buchanan on Shawne Williams: "We're not necessarily committed to buying him out." Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

Chris Haynes: Chad Buchanan on Williams buyout: "It's not the definitive course of action, it's an option we have if we decide to go that route w/ Shawne" Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

Acting GM Chad Buchanan told CSNNW.com last night that they're working on reaching a buyout with Williams' camp. The problem is, Williams' agent says he hasn't talked to the Trail Blazers about such a deal. “I've only spoken to the Trail Blazers for about five minutes since the trade went down and a buyout wasn't discussed,” Happy Walters told CSNNW.com. “Shawne is happy to be in Portland and he intends on being there and being a great teammate.” CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

CSNNW.com asked Walters if he would consider facilitating the Trail Blazers' request. “I don't know what's going to happen. At this point, they haven't asked me about it and I know Shawne is happy to be there. I'll listen to what they have to say. So, we'll see what happens.” CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

Joe Freeman: #Blazers interim GM Chad Buchanan says team "would consider" adding @Patrick Mills if a buyout can be reached with Shawne Williams. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, Shawne Williams, Patrick Mills 

Joe Freeman: A league source also tells me the #Blazers are working on a buyout with newly acquired forward Shawne Williams. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Shawne Williams 

Sam Amick: Source confirms that Portland will send Gerald Wallace to the Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams & 2012 first-rounder (top 3 protected) Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Mehmet Okur 

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Nets send Okur, Shawne Williams and a 2012 draft pick protected thru No. 3, sources tell Y! Nets trying to surround Deron Williams now. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Deron Williams 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Nets are close to sending Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams and a protected 1st round pick to Portland for Gerald Wallace, league sources tell Y! Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Mehmet Okur 

New Jersey is engaged in serious discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers on a deal to bring Gerald Wallace to the Nets, according to sources with knowledge of the talks. The deal as currently constituted, sources say, would send the expiring contract of Nets forward Mehmet Okur and either Shawne Williams or Johan Petro -- along with a protected future first-round pick -- to the Blazers for Wallace. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Johan Petro, Mehmet Okur 

The Nets aren't happy with Shawne Williams this season and his foot situation considering it's a previous injury he masked, but his value is at lowest point possible considering he's coming off foot surgery and shot 29 percent this season. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Shawne Williams 

New Jersey Nets forward Shawne Williams had surgery to repair an old fracture and remove two small bone fragments in his left foot Wednesday. He will miss the rest of the season. Oklahoman

Brooklyn Nets, Shawne Williams, Injuries 

New Jersey Nets small forward Shawne Williams will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone fragment in his left foot, the team announced. A timetable for his return will be determined following the surgery, according to the team. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Shawne Williams, Injuries 

Conor Orr: Shawne Williams to undergo surgery to remove a bone chip from his left foot, Nets say. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Shawne Williams, Injuries 

Fred Kerber: Shawne williams still out indefinitely; sez the shoulder is the problem. When back for#Nets? "It's up to the trainer," Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Shawne Williams, Injuries 

The Nets got good news about one of their injured small forwards yesterday, and bad news about the other. Shawne Williams went through vigorous workouts yesterday and is expected to return to the lineup for tonight’s game against the Bobcats after missing the last four games with shin splints. But the Nets have lost Damion James indefinitely, and he will undergo surgery on his right foot Tuesday to replace the screw he had inserted last year to help repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in the foot. “It’s disappointing,” coach Avery Johnson said before last night’s 84-74 loss to the Thunder. “Here’s a kid we drafted last year, we had him inked in as his starting three man and in the Eastern Conference … Hopefully the surgery will go well, and for us and him and his career, hopefully we can get this corrected and he won’t have a problem anymore.” New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Damion James, Shawne Williams, Injuries 

Andy Vasquez: X-rays on Shawne Williams' right leg were negative. But Williams said he's been dealing w a "light fracture" in his lower left leg all season Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Shawne Williams, Injuries