Utah Jazz: Deron Williams to miss Friday's game

By Tim Buckley, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Jan. 28 2010 12:34 a.m. MST

Summary

Jazz point guard Deron Williams said after Wednesday night's win at Portland here that he will miss Friday night's home game against Sacramento because of a funeral.

Jazz spokesman Jonathan Rinehart said Williams planned to spend Wednesday night in Portland, and he will fly to his native West Virginia today to attend Friday's funeral for his uncle.

Backup Ronnie Price is expected to start in Williams' place against the Kings, Price's former team.

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PurplePeopleEater

Sorry for your loss, Deron.

Hopefully, Price and Gaines will be ready to fill in with a win against the Kings.

12:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2010
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todd from santa ana

Peace and good wishes to DWIL and his family,sorry about your loss. Thanks for helping us hold off Portland tonight mainly due to your ability, leadership and determination, will see you back for Dallas game.

Kudos to Ronnie Price who did More..

1:26 a.m. Jan. 28, 2010
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Annonymous Infinity

What! If the Jazz lose to the Queens on Friday it will be a crock. Players taking time off is not good....for whatever reason.

6:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2010
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