DERRICK WILLIAMS RUMORS
Rubio, Williams both land on All-Rookie teams
MINNEAPOLIS The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that point guard Ricky Rubio was named to the 2012 NBA All-Rookie First Team and forward Derrick Williams to the All-Rookie Second Team. With a total of 49 points, Rubio earned the second-most among the rookies, garnering 21 votes for the first team and seven for the second. Williams's 16 points tied him with Cleveland's Tristan...
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9 days ago
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Derrick Williams prepares for crucial summer
(Eds: Updates with details, background and quotes. With AP Photos.) By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer His rookie season drawing to a close, Derrick Williams sat in front of his locker after a loss to the Golden State Warriors, a glazed look in his eye as he got dressed.
The No. 2 overall draft pick played less than 12 minutes that night for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he still...
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May 01, 2012
Much will be expected of Williams in Year 2
MINNEAPOLIS The NBA lockout stole Derrick Williams' rookie season.
There were a lot of ways he could have reclaimed it: better shooting, more attentive defense, even a vague hint of consistency. Williams is certainly to blame for at least part of his struggles this season, but there's no getting around what the lockout took from him.
The second overall pick in the 2011...
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April 25, 2012
Derrick Williams' dunk attempt rejected...by the rim (Video)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams had his one-handed dunk attempt rejected by the rim during the second quarter of Sunday's NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Williams received a perfect pass from teammate Malcolm Lee and found himself alone under the basket, so he went for the monster slam dunk to get himself into the sports highlight reels. Unfortunately...
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April 02, 2012
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April 02, 2012
Derrick Williams Dunks His Way From Minnesota to Orlando for Sprite Slam Dunk Contest (Video)
Derrick Williams is going to show the people in Orlando how dunking is done up North. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie is one of the participants in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday. The second overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft is looking to take the next step in a long line of slam dunk icons. Williams has put together an impressive highlight reel during his first season...
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
WHEELIN' AND DEALIN'
Trade rumor: Gasol for Williams, picks
A rumored trade scenario is beginning to make the rounds that the Timberwolves have reportedly offered up rookie Derrick Williams and some draft picks for Lakers big man Pau Gasol.
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February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012
Video: Derrick Williams Posterizes Derrick Brown
It was only a matter of time before rookie Derrick Williams started making posters. His dunk turned D.J. White into another version of Timofey Mozgov.
Williams has tons of athleticism and has the potential to be a star in the NBA. With the Minnesota Timberwolves starting to load up on young talent, Williams could make an All-Star game sooner rather than later. For right now...
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February 15, 2012
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February 15, 2012
Williams gets first NBA start in ugly Wolves loss
MINNEAPOLISDerrick Williams is a rookie in every sense of the word.
With his soft-spoken voice and a row of clear braces across his top teeth, he seems younger than his 20 years. He wrings his hands when he's nervous or upset. He wears high socks that might just be hiding a pair of shin guards.
He's endearing, the kind of player it's hard not to pull for.
But the...
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January 24, 2012
Williams' first start not exactly a milestone
MINNEAPOLIS Derrick Williams is a rookie in every sense of the word.
With his soft-spoken voice and a row of clear braces across his top teeth, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward seems younger than his 20 years. He wrings his hands when he's nervous or upset. He wears high socks that might just be hiding a pair of shin guards.
He's endearing, the kind of player it'...
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January 24, 2012
Williams: Season is coming fast and furious
It was all but a formality, but the Minnesota Timberwolves officially signed the second overall pick in the June NBA draft, forward Derrick Williams, on Monday morning.
Williams averaged 17.8 points and 7.7 rebounds in his college career, shooting 58.6 percent from the field and 51.1 percent from 3-point range in 69 games at the University of Arizona. His 1,227 total points were...
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December 13, 2011
THE TIMBERWOLVES HOT 25
