Spurs Sign Second-Round Pick Williams

The San Antonio Spurs signed their 2007 second-round draft pick on Saturday, coming to terms with forward Marcus Williams.

The 6-foot-7 Williams, taken with the 33rd overall selection, spent two seasons at the University of Arizona, averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists. In his sophomore season, Williams earned First Team All-Pac-10 honors after averaging 16.6 points and 6.7 rebounds.

Via Miami Herald

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Ely, Hornets Make Signing Official

On Thursday, the Hornets signed veteran forward/center Melvin Ely to a two-year contract to improve their frontcourt, which includes inexperienced second-year players Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons. Financial terms were not released.

"I think those two guys (Armstrong and Simmons) are going to develop, and they both are going to continue to get better," Scott said Thursday.

"Obviously, Melvin has proven that he can play in this league. The thing we want to do is get the best available players to make us a better basketball team. Does it mean somebody is not going to play a lot? Probably so. That's what competition is all about."

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Lithuania Holds Off Parker, France 88-73

Lithuania limited Tony Parker to 11 points and defeated three-time champion France 88-73 on Monday to remain one of two unbeaten teams at the European Basketball Championship.

Sarunas Jasikevicius had 14 points and seven assists and set up Ramunas Siskauskas and Darius Songaila for key baskets.

"They were stronger than us, that's it," said Parker, who was held 14 points below his tournament average.

Via Houston Chronicle

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