Wolves are reportedly close to trading Derrick Williams

[crownontherocks]

The Wolves are reportedly close to trading Derrick Williams, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN in Minneapolis.

The Knicks, Nets, Kings and Jazz are believed to be interested. Williams' option was picked up this year, so he is under contract through next season. He's buried on the depth chart and matters will only get worse once Chase Budinger comes back, and there have been trade rumors on Williams for a while now. A trade to the Kings or Jazz would be interesting with their lack of depth on the wing, but he's only worth a stash in very deep leagues.

[snively]

Such a bummer for Minny that he flamed out for them - could end up costing them Kevin Love down the line.

[hwangjini_1]

Such a bummer for Minny that he flamed out for them - could end up costing them Kevin Love down the line.

how so? please elaborate. this is conjecture or do you have a link that could provide some more info?

[Birdman]

I think a change of scenery will help Williams, so cant hurt him..

[greg683x]

Such a bummer for Minny that he flamed out for them - could end up costing them Kevin Love down the line.

how so? please elaborate. this is conjecture or do you have a link that could provide some more info?

i think hes just saying that if Williams panned out then Love would have had a legit running mate.  Since he doesnt and Love is the only true star on the team, theres more of a chance Love will end up leaving Minny since they cant compete.

[Lucky17]

https://twitter.com/DarrenWolfson/status/405067868791767040

Buzz from Mohegan Sun event over the weekend where #Twolves GM Milt Newton was: D-Will trade is close. Utah, Sac. NYK, Nets possible.

[Timdawgg]

https://twitter.com/DarrenWolfson/status/405067868791767040

Buzz from Mohegan Sun event over the weekend where #Twolves GM Milt Newton was: D-Will trade is close. Utah, Sac. NYK, Nets possible.

KG involved???

[Lucky17]

I don't get how the Knicks might be involved, unless they are sending out a big contract (Bargs?) for Williams and Shved. Shumpert isn't enough to match Williams' salary.

[Lucky17]

If it's the Nets, it could be as unsexy as a combo platter of Teletovic plus Shengelia and/or Tyshawn Taylor.

Reggie Evans could be involved, but I think he's a guy that Brooklyn desperately needs to keep.

[snively]

Such a bummer for Minny that he flamed out for them - could end up costing them Kevin Love down the line.

how so? please elaborate. this is conjecture or do you have a link that could provide some more info?

i think hes just saying that if Williams panned out then Love would have had a legit running mate.  Since he doesnt and Love is the only true star on the team, theres more of a chance Love will end up leaving Minny since they cant compete.

Yep.  Having a #2 pick end up a dud really hurts.

[D.o.s.]

Williams for Shump?

[Lucky17]

Williams for Shump?

No workie. Need more outgoing salary to match Williams.

[aingeforthree]

I think Sacramento will be the other team involved.

Patterson/Fredette

for

D. Williams

[D.o.s.]

Williams for Shump?

No workie. Need more outgoing salary to match Williams.

Ah. I don't think he's a great fit for the Knicks anyway, it was just the first thing that came to mind.

I think Sacramento will be the other team involved.

Patterson/Fredette

for

D. Williams

That would be quite a steal for Sacto.

[aingeforthree]

Williams for Shump?

No workie. Need more outgoing salary to match Williams.

Ah. I don't think he's a great fit for the Knicks anyway, it was just the first thing that came to mind.

I think Sacramento will be the other team involved.

Patterson/Fredette

for

D. Williams

That would be quite a steal for Sacto.

Might be either Hayes or Thompson paired with Fredette, if Patterson doesn't work for Minny.