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Report: Nets sign UNLV swingman Donovan Williams to exhibit 10 deal

Reports indicate that the Brooklyn Nets have signed UNLV wing Donovan Williams as a Exhibit 10 contract.

As the regular season approaches, the Brooklyn Nets are likely making some of their final roster moves to prepare for training camp.

NBA insider JD Shaw of HoopsRumors reports that the Nets organization has signed the 6-foot-6 wing. Williams averaged over 12 points and picked up three boards per contest in his final year at UNLV. He shot lights out with a remarkable 43% from behind the arc. Williams was an essential part of the Rebels’ 2021 NCAA Tournament bid.

Considering the fact that the Nets have Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons all returning for the upcoming 2022-23 season, they will need shooters to space the floor and a guy like Williams will have an opportunity to earn a spot next to those star players.

An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, non-guaranteed contract that doesn’t count against the franchise’s salary cap unless he’s moved up to the regular roster. This contract is similar to a two-way contract but doesn’t guarantee him any playing time against NBA opponents.

If he’s waived, Williams will still have the opportunity to play for the Long Island Nets, which would earn him a $50,000 bonus.

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Texas guard Donovan Williams announces transfer to UNLV

Texas Longhorns guard Donovan Williams announces transfer to UNLV.

In the wake of Royce Hamm announcing his decision to transfer to UNLV, a former teammate will join him. Sophomore guard Donovan Williams announced his intention to also join the UNLV program.

The 6-foot-6, 190-pound guard entered the transfer portal on March 23. Despite the arrival of new head coach Chris Beard, Williams is going to seek an opportunity to play elsewhere.

The announcement first came from Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Williams played in rotation for the Horns during the 2020-21 season, averaging 3.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. He suffered a knee injury in March 2020, ending his season before the COVID-19 pause.

With the possibility of any of the starting guards from this past season (Courtney Ramey, Andrew Jones and Matt Coleman III) returning, as well as a new coaching staff, it made sense Williams felt like the odd man out.

As a recruit, Williams was the No. 79 player and No. 11 shooting guard on the 247Sports composite. Coming out of Missouri City, Texas, he was the No. 9 player from the state in the 2019 recruiting class.

He’ll join a struggling UNLV program looking to revive his career in a positive manner.

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Three-star shooting guard puts Texas in his final three

Three-star shooting guard Donovan Williams has put Texas in his final three. Oklahoma State and Kansas State join the race for him as well.

Shaka Smart has been trying to bring new talent to his squad for the 2020-2021 season. Testing the waters in the transfer portal in March, the Longhorns are now in the running for three-star shooting guard Donovan Williams.

Williams announced his final three schools on Twitter on Monday, putting Texas down along with Kansas State and Oklahoma State. Coming out of Lincoln, Nebraska, Williams will be heading to the Big 12 no matter his school of choice.

Currently, 247Sports’ Crystal Ball predicts Oklahoma State, where Williams would be joining an already loaded recruiting class.

His decision date is reportedly next Monday and will choose between the three schools. If Williams does choose Texas, he will be the first recruit of the 2020 class for Shaka Smart.

Also looking to bring in Greg Brown later this month, the two highschoolers could bring depth and talent to an already loaded Longhorn roster. With success needed in 2020-2021 from Shaka Smart, the addition of Williams will help next season.

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