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Derrick Williams  F  7
Date Of Birth: May 25, 1991 (21 years old)
Birthplace: Bellflower, California (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-8 (203cm)      Weight: 241 (109kg)   
Current Agent: Rob Pelinka
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Minnesota Timberwolves)
 


Draft Entry: 2011 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2011 Early Entrant
Pre-Draft Team: Arizona (So)
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: La Mirada High School [La Mirada, California (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

Derrick Williams News


Derrick Williams Credits Focus On Rebounding For Recent Strong Play

Mar 01, 2013 | Jerry Zgoda/Minneapolis Star Tribune
Derrick Williams said his recent play reflects a change in mentality.

Timberwolves Assign Assistant Coach Shawn Respert To Work With Derrick Williams

Feb 01, 2013 | Associated Press
Derrick Williams is still working to establish himself in the Timberwolves' rotation.

Source: Derrick Williams' Agent Inquires About Trade Possibility

Dec 07, 2012 | Darren Wolfson/ESPN 1500
Derrick Williams' agent has inquired about the possibility of being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers Receive Gasol Inquiries From Raptors, Wolves

Dec 06, 2012 | Marc Stein/ESPN
The Lakers are telling teams that they will assess the roster upon the return of Steve Nash and not explore Pau Gasol trades until then.

Derrick Williams Goes From Starter To DNP

Nov 23, 2012 | Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune
Derrick Williams went from starting at power forward to not playing a single minute in Wednesday's game.

Wolves Hope Derrick Williams Feels Challenged By Kirilenko Signing

Jul 28, 2012 | Kent Youngblood/Minneapolis Star Tribune
David Kahn acknowledged that Derrick Williams will have to improve his play in order to receive more playing time in his second season.

Adelman Questions Whether Derrick Williams Can Play Small Forward

Jul 17, 2012 | Jerry Zgoda/Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota is experimenting with Derrick Williams at small forward during the Las Vegas Summer League.

Derrick Williams Underwent Nasal Surgery, Procedure Should Benefit Breathing, Endurance

Jul 10, 2012 | Joan Niesen/FOXSportsNorth.com
Derrick Williams recently underwent surgery to repair a septum deviation and several fractures in his nose.

Wolves Considered Offering Derrick Williams, Webster In Batum Sign-And-Trade

Jul 06, 2012 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)
The Wolves considered offering Derrick Williams and Martell Webster to the Blazers in a sign-and-trade to ensure they would land Nicolas Batum.

Wolves Pursuing Trade For Pau Gasol

Jun 29, 2012 | AP
The Wolves are pursuing Pau Gasol and are offering Derrick Williams in the process.

Wolves Offered Derrick Williams To Bobcats For No. 2 Pick

Jun 28, 2012 | Jonathan Givony/DraftExpress
The Wolves have been shopping Derrick Williams since the deadline

Irving, Rubio Headline 2012 All-Rookie First Team

May 22, 2012 | NBA.com
Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, Kenneth Faried, Klay Thompson, Iman Shumpert, Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Knight have been voted to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Shumpert, George, Bundinger, Derrick Williams In Dunk Contest

Feb 16, 2012 | Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)
Iman Shumpert, Paul George, Chase Budinger and Derrick Williams will participate in the 2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Griffin, Rubio Headline 2012 Rising Stars Challenge Participants

Feb 08, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
The NBA has announced the 2012 Rising Stars Challenge participants on Wednesday.

Derrick Williams Vents Frustration Over Lack Of Playing Time

Feb 07, 2012 | Pioneer Press
Derrick Williams is averaging just 18 minutes and 7.3 points per game.

Wolves Visited Cryotherapy Clinic

Jan 28, 2012 | FOXSportsNorth.com
The Wolves visited a cryotherapy clinic Tuesday before their game against the Mavericks.

Adelman Considering Love-Williams-Beasley Frontcourt

Dec 20, 2011 | Ray Richardson/Pioneer Press
Rick Adelman is confident Kevin Love, Derrick Williams, and Michael Beasley can score as a unit.

Adelman Slides Derrick Williams To Power Forward

Dec 17, 2011 | Jerry Zgoda/Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rick Adelman is moving Derrick Williams to the power forward spot to ease the rookie's transition to the pro game.

Derrick Williams Signs Rookie Deal With Wolves

Dec 12, 2011 | RealGM Staff Report
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced they have signed 2011 first-round draft choice Derrick Williams.

Derrick Williams Prepared To Find Overseas Team

Oct 11, 2011 | Rivals.com
Derrick Williams is seriously considering signing overseas.

Derrick Williams Inks Endorsement With Under Armour

Jul 20, 2011 | Sporting News
No. 2 draft pick Derrick Williams signed a multi-year deal with Under Armour.

Derrick Williams Considering Advance From Trading Card Company

Jul 05, 2011 | Los Angeles Times
Derrick Williams may host basketball camps to earn money during the lockout.

Pelinka Organizing Exhibition Games In China; Bryant, Williams Likely To Be Featured

Jul 01, 2011 | Baxter Holmes/Los Angeles Times
Agent Rob Pelinka is organizing a series of exhibition games in China featuring his top clients.

Williams Unconcerned With Minnesota's Coaching Search

Jun 23, 2011 | Andrew Perna/RealGM
The Timberwolves are reportedly set to fire coach Kurt Rambis.

Derrick Williams Unafraid Of Position Labels

Jun 22, 2011 | Andrew Perna/RealGM
Derrick Williams downplayed the importance of having a set position, comparing the situation to Dirk Nowitzki.

Wolves Reject Lakers' Offer Of Odom For No. 2 Pick

Jun 22, 2011 | Los Angeles Times
The Lakers wanted to use the selection on Derrick Williams.

Suns, Wolves Discussed Nash Trade

Jun 22, 2011 | ESPN
The Suns have explored discussions of a trade involving Steve Nash to the Wolves in a package that would include the No. 2 overall pick.

Pacers Offer Hibbert, 15th Pick To Minnesota For 2nd

Jun 21, 2011 | Yahoo! Sports
Indiana would draft Derrick Williams should a trade be consummated.

NBA Draft Green Room Invitations Announced

Jun 18, 2011 | ESPN
Likely No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving headlines the list.

Cavs Undecided On No. 1 Pick

Jun 16, 2011 | Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports
Byron Scott said the Cavaliers have yet to decide who to draft with the first pick in the draft.
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