Lakers Close To Deal With Shammond Williams

Posted Jul 10, 2006

The LA Lakers are close to a deal with Shammond Williams, a 6-1 guard from UNC who has played with six NBA teams. The Lakers are trying to complete financial discussions with Williams' pro team in Spain. Williams, 31, has career averages of 6.1 points and 2.5 assists with Atlanta, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Orlando and New Orleans. He last played in the NBA in the 2003-04 season. (Los Angeles Times)

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