Deron Williams cleared waivers and has confirmed his intent to join the Cavs for the remainder of the season, according to a source with direct knowledge of the arrangement. Williams, who was waived Thursday by the Dallas Mavericks and is the backup point guard the Cavs have coveted for some time, is expected to sign Sunday or Monday. There were no takers on the waiver wire for Williams and what's left of his $9 million contract, though it is believed Williams' powerful agent, Jeff Schwartz, warned interested parties not to claim his client -- who wanted to join the Cavs. There were at least eight teams believed to have the cap space to claim Williams via waivers, and at least one -- the Utah Jazz -- tried to trade for him, has a great chance to reach the playoffs, and is below the minimum payroll teams are required to spend each season. - See more at: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2017/02/deron_williams_cavaliers_free.html
