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7 Derrick Williams, PF

Minnesota Timberwolves

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
84%55%
Key Stats
GPMIN/GPPGREB/GAST/GFG %
7824.612.05.50.643.0
Latest News
  • Small forward still in Williams' plans: Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams worked hard last offseason to lose weight, with the intention of playing more small forward next to All-Star power forward Kevin Love. Unfortunately, Williams barely saw time in that role (just one percent of the team's total minutes, per 82games.com), as Love's season ended after 18 games due to a series of injuries to his hand. Still, Williams has made significant improvements to his game in his second season, improving his three-point stroke and averaging 11.7 points per game with 5.5 rebounds through 78 games. Coach Rick Adelman told the Star-Tribune Thursday that he thinks Williams still has a future next to Love in the starting lineup. "That’s something we’re still going to look at," Adelman said. "I think he can play there, but it’s about understanding what you have to do at each position. If he’s playing small forward, he has to be aggressive and go to the basket and post up."
    (Updated 4/11/13)
    Injury Report
    No information available at this time (Updated 5/21/13).
    Fantasy Analysis
    Williams has had little success working out of the post this season, with just 4.4 percent of his possessions defined as post-ups by MySynergySports.com. He is shooting just 33.3 percent on his 30 post-up shots. Williams has developed a better jump shot, which should help him in any move towards the shorter end of the lineup spectrum; he is shooting 32.8 percent on three-pointers, compared to just 26.8 percent as a rookie. Williams has been disappointing overall for a No. 2 overall pick, and trade rumors continue to circle around him heading into his third season. If he stays in Minnesota, Fantasy owners will likely want to consider him just a late-round Fantasy option on Draft Day, though one who still has considerable upside.
    (Updated 4/11/13).
  • April 15, 2013: Jazz defeat Wolves, must win finale for shot at playoffs
    Al Jefferson had 22 points and eight rebounds to help Utah keep its playoff hopes alive with a 96-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
    April 13, 2013: Rubio fuels Wolves past Suns
    Ricky Rubio had a career-high 24 points, 10 assists and five steals, and J.J. Barea scored 16 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.
    April 9, 2013: 2013 NBA Draft: Indiana's Victor Oladipo cashing in on weak position
    Indiana Hoosiers wing Victor Oladipo should rise up NBA Draft boards because of how important the wing position is in the league.
    April 6, 2013: Adelman gets win No. 1,000 in Wolves' win over Pistons
    Rick Adelman became the eighth coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 107-101 on Saturday night.
 
Situational Stats
4/17/2013 vs. SA
SituationGMINREBAPTSAVG
vs. SA3762103612.0
At Home3910292332254313.9
On Road38854191203699.7
Last 7 Games
  OPP MIN PTS TREB AST TO STL BLK
04/06DET181420100
04/09GS20500000
04/10LAC3613101131
04/12UTA221160100
04/13PHO231560340
04/15UTA401860010
04/17SA332164210
Complete Game Log
Two Week Schedule
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Career Shooting Stats
SeasonTEAMGMINFGFGAFG%FG3FG3AFG3%FTFTAFT%PTSAVG
2011-12Minnesota66141820549841.23713826.813619569.75838.8
2012-13Minnesota78191633878643.06519633.219227270.693312.0
TOTAL1443334543128442.310233430.532846770.2151610.5
More Stats
SeasonTEAMGMINREBRAVGAAAVGSTLSAVGBLKBAVGTO
2011-12Minnesota6614183114.7380.6300.5310.577
2012-13Minnesota7819164305.5460.6440.6370.5101
TOTAL14433347415.1840.6740.5680.5178
College Career Shooting Stats
SeasonTEAMGMINFGFGAFG%FG3FG3AFG3%FTFTAFT%PTSAVG
2009-10Arizona3187516228257.441625.015823268.148615.7
2010-11Arizona38114122638059.5427456.824733174.674119.5
TOTAL69201638866258.6469051.140556371.9122717.8
More College Stats
SeasonTEAMGMINREBRAVGAAAVGSTLSAVGBLKBAVGTO
2009-10Arizona318752197.1220.7190.6200.660
2010-11Arizona3811413148.3431.1371.0260.7100
TOTAL6920165337.7650.9560.8460.7160
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-8/241
Birthdate:
5/25/1991
Age:
21
Hometown:
Bellflower, CA
Team:
Minnesota Timberwolves
School:
Arizona
NBA Experience:
1

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