Derrick Williams

Timberwolves Rout Magic 90-75
The Timberwolves won 90-75 at home against Orlando Wednesday night to improve to 3-1. Minnesota led 38-34 at halftime and blew the game out in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Luke Ridnour led the Wolves with 19 points, Derrick Williams added 14 points and Greg Stiemsma added 12 points and 5 rebounds for Minnesota. Brandon Roy had 3 points and 9 assists in 26 minutes for the Wolves.
Timberwolves Pick Up 3rd Year Option on Rubio and Williams
The Timberwolves announced today that they have picked up the team option on the 3rd year for 2nd year players Derrick Williams and Ricky Rubio. Both players are entering they 2nd year of a 3-year contract. Rubio was 2nd in the rookie of the year voting in 2011-2012. Rubio averaged 10.6 points and 8.2 assists a game last season while Williams averaged 8.8 points and 4.7 rebounds a game last season.
Timberwolves a Win Preseason Game against Detroit
Timberwolves a Win Preseason Game against Detroit
Timberwolves a Win Preseason Game against Detroit
The Timberwolves won 95-76 in Winnipeg Wednesday night against Detroit. Chase Budinger led the Wolves with 21 points off the bench, Derrick Williams added 18 points and Nikola Pekovic added 14 points and 9 rebounds. Minnesota shot 46 percent from the field while Detroit was held to 32 percent.
Timberwolves Draft Hummel; Offer Williams To Charlotte
Timberwolves Draft Hummel; Offer Williams To Charlotte
Timberwolves Draft Hummel; Offer Williams To Charlotte
The Timberwolves drafted 6'8 forward Robbie Hummel with the 58th overall pick in the Thursday night NBA draft. Hummel averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds a game in his senior season at Purdue. He suffered a torn ACL in his right knee twice in his college career. He missed all of 2010-2011 because of the 2nd tear. Hummel is considered an injury risk but is known as an outstanding outside shooter.
Timberwolves’ Rubio and Williams Get NBA Honors
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio and forward Derrick Williams were both honored by the NBA. Rubio made the NBA rookie first team while Williams made the rookie 2nd team. Rubio averaged 10.6 points and 8.2 assists a game while Williams averaged 8.8 points and 4.7 rebounds a game in 2011-2012.
T-Wolves’ Williams In Slam Dunk Contest
T-Wolves’ Williams In Slam Dunk Contest
T-Wolves’ Williams In Slam Dunk Contest
Timberwolves rookie forward Derrick Williams will participate in the 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of the NBA All Star festivities in Orlando, Florida on Saturday February 25. Williams will be joined by Chase Budinger of Houston, Paul George of Indiana, and Iman Shumpert of New York.

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