Williams excused from Jazz for personal matter

Levittown - The Utah Jazz say guard Deron Williams has been excused from the team for a personal matter.The team says Williams won't play against the 76ers in Philadelphia on Friday night, but did not elaborate on the reason.The Jazz wrap up a four-game road trip on Saturday in Cleveland. It was unclear whether Williams would play against the Cavaliers.

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