The Utah Jazz will not match Milwaukee's three-year, $5.5 million offer to point guard Mo Williams.

The 21-year-old played in 57 games with the Jazz as an NBA rookie and averaged 5.0 points, 1.3 assists and 13.5 minutes.

"We knew we needed two point guards when we started free agency," Bucks' GM Larry Harris said.  "First we wanted a veteran point guard (James), and then we were seeking to secure someone younger and with tremendous potential."

Williams was the 47th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.

"When he got his opportunity, he proved he belonged," Harris said. "We feel fortunate to get him.  In our position, we've always got to look to the future. We needed someone to help right now, but also down the road."

The acquisition of Williams does not say anything about T.J. Ford's injury or his prospects in Milwaukee.

"T.J. and Mo are very good friends, and T.J. spoke to him a number of times on the phone," Harris said. "That shows a lot about T.J., that he wants the organization to succeed as well."