"My plan is to give Deron a call and tell him exactly what took place, " Colangelo said.

WSJ: Colangelo clarifies remarks on Williams' fitness

Colangelo said he would talk to Williams, a fellow University of Illinois product.

WSJ: Colangelo clarifies remarks on Williams' fitness

While there has been speculation that Williams' problems were caused by playing year-round, Colangelo said U.S. officials pay special attention to the health of their superstar players in the summer.

WSJ: Colangelo clarifies remarks on Williams' fitness

Colangelo said he expects to know more in December.

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"I said a lot of things which basically said, look, our players are better off with us, we take care of our players, they're important assets, and on and on and on, " Colangelo said.

WSJ: Colangelo clarifies remarks on Williams' fitness

"I felt the culture certainly needed to change, " said Colangelo.

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