NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The struggling New Jersey Nets acquired All-Star point guard Deron Williams from the Utah Jazz in a three-player trade after missing out on Carmelo Anthony, the two teams said yesterday.
The Nets, who were openly interested in acquiring Anthony until his trade to the New York Knicks, agreed to send guard Devin Harris, forward Derrick Favors, two first-round draft picks and cash to Utah for Williams.
“We are very excited to add a player the caliber of Deron Williams to our roster,” Nets general manager Billy King said in a statement.
“He is one of the premier point guards in the NBA, and his skill and talent
