Deron Williams traded to New Jersey for Derrick Favors & Devin Harris

The Utah Jazz have reportedly traded their best player and leader – Deron Williams to the New Jersey Nets for rookie Derrick Favors, veteran Devin Harris, and two first round draft picks.

The third team involved, the Golden State Warriors, will send Dan Gadzuric to the Nets in exchange for Troy Murphy.

Deron Williams has been linked to the recent departure of head coach Jerry Sloan, who had been the longest active tenured coach with the same team in North American professional sports. Perhaps D-Will’s role in Sloan’s fallout upset the Utah front office.

The often-injured Devin Harris has been disappointing over the past few seasons in New Jersey, but still has the talent to be a productive starting point guard, especially now that he has an upgrade in talent around him.

Troy Murphy was in Avery Johnson’s doghouse for the entire season. A move to the Golden State should revive the veteran’s career.

Fantasy Impact:

Devin Harris should get a slight boost in fantasy value, as the frontcourt pair of Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson should result in some easy assists and open shots for Harris.

Deron Williams will run an offense with limited firepower in New Jersey. Expect a lot of pick and roll plays between Williams and Brook Lopez.  Deron is too good of a player to have much of a drop in stats.  He should continue to be a top tier fantasy player.

Troy Murphy will likely come off the bench for the Warriors, but he could end up playing starter minutes if Andris Biedrins continues to disappoint. Murphy should become a solid source of three-pointers and rebounds.

Derrick Favors is the biggest loser in the trade as he will most certainly comes off the bench with Millsap and Jefferson starting at the power forward and center spots.

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Writer Justin Hasan (J-Has)