Derrick Williams

Bfinkish · Post #1 » by **Bfinkish** » Mon Jul 2, 2012 10:59 pm

Just a fan inquiring about Derrick Williams. Are you guys trying to trade him? If so for what?

Swish4 · Post #2 » by **Swish4** » Mon Jul 2, 2012 11:10 pm

I'm sure they're listening to offers for him. Looks to me though like we're gonna hang onto him though unless an overwhelming offer comes along.

jscott · Post #3 » by **jscott** » Mon Jul 2, 2012 11:47 pm

Bfinkish wrote:Just a fan inquiring about Derrick Williams. Are you guys trying to trade him? If so for what?

We'd deal him for a deal based around an athletic 5/4 or a 2.

Not looking to take on bad contracts if since we have none to send back.

bwright213 · Post #4 » by **bwright213** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 12:58 am

I would think that if Batum comes on board then they would most likely listen more intently on Williams. But as of right now it sounds as though he is staying put unless a to good to pass up offer comes along.

kingrory · Post #5 » by **kingrory** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 2:35 am

Can't remember where I read it but supposedly, when asked if he would be on the team this coming season, the FO said yes.

Personally, I'd love to see what he can do post-K-Love workout plan.

eroomlladnar · Post #6 » by **eroomlladnar** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 2:40 am

This is the absolute WORST time to trade D-Will.

You CANNOT sell low on a #2 overall pick still on his rookie deal.

EddyCool · Post #7 » by **EddyCool** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 2:41 am

eroomlladnar wrote:This is the absolute WORST time to trade D-Will.

Grits n Gravy · Post #8 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:17 am

agree idealy he will assume the harden role

EddyCool · Post #9 » by **EddyCool** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:22 am

DW's new twitter avi:

Umm... so he's a skinny dude now. Liking his work ethic + KL's trainer.

[RCG] · Post #10 » by **[RCG]** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:23 am

EddyCool wrote:DW's new twitter avi:

Umm... so he's a skinny dude now. Liking his work ethic + KL's trainer.

there goes the baby fat. he looks really good! Very excited to see him in action!

Adenusi · Post #11 » by **Adenusi** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:27 am

EddyCool wrote:DW's new twitter avi:

Umm... so he's a skinny dude now. Liking his work ethic + KL's trainer.

He's got the physical tool set but just needs to be coached up. Would be extremely disappointed to see him traded and I hope he stays.

Esohny · Post #12 » by **Esohny** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:28 am

EddyCool wrote:
eroomlladnar wrote:This is the absolute WORST time to trade D-Will.

I think it would be worse if he disappointed for a 2nd year and his value dropped much further.

Chanse503 · Post #13 » by **Chanse503** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:30 am

S/T Batum for DW would be nice

eroomlladnar · Post #14 » by **eroomlladnar** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:37 am

Esohny wrote:
EddyCool wrote:
eroomlladnar wrote:This is the absolute WORST time to trade D-Will.

I think it would be worse if he disappointed for a 2nd year and his value dropped much further.

Who cares? he's still on his rookie contract. His value will only drop so far, and having to play behind Love and getting spot minutes isn't going to go well for him.

He HAS to lose weight, and get quicker to play the 3, otherwise he's not going to succeed here.

jade_hippo · Post #15 » by **jade_hippo** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:23 am

eroomlladnar wrote:Who cares? he's still on his rookie contract. His value will only drop so far, and having to play behind Love and getting spot minutes isn't going to go well for him.

He HAS to lose weight, and get quicker to play the 3, otherwise he's not going to succeed here.

did you see the picture of him like 4 posts up?

eroomlladnar · Post #16 » by **eroomlladnar** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:26 am

jade_hippo wrote:
eroomlladnar wrote:Who cares? he's still on his rookie contract. His value will only drop so far, and having to play behind Love and getting spot minutes isn't going to go well for him.

He HAS to lose weight, and get quicker to play the 3, otherwise he's not going to succeed here.

did you see the picture of him like 4 posts up?

Yep, he looks great.

If he can get down to 220 at 6'9" with his wingspan, he could be an absolute TERROR.

I love the guys' upside and believe he can be a star

Fire Mchale · Post #17 » by **Fire Mchale** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:28 am

I'm no pro, but that photo looks fake to me. Didn't Kahn just talk about how DWill had gotten down to 233 pounds, but then put on a few pounds after getting pink eye. His goal is 225. If that's really him, I think he's hit his goal.......

I'm curious to see what the guy can do minus 15-20 pounds.

eroomlladnar · Post #18 » by **eroomlladnar** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 5:20 am

This is seriously the only trade I would include Derrick Williams in. Obviously in this trade, we send 2 firsts to Orlando also:

Beas · Post #19 » by **Beas** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 5:28 am

would really like to see him play another season first but the last time i said that wesley johnson happened.

prefuse73 · Post #20 » by **prefuse73** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 6:12 am

^^Agreed... I am getting sick of hoping for the best only to be disappointed. Of course with the twolves luck the one person they decide to move ends up an all-star.

with that said, I think if Batum signs, then he will be moved to bring in a Gasol or Iggy (hopefully Iggy). If the Batum dosen't sign, then it gets tricky. I like Iggy and Gasol as an additional piece along with Batum, but not by themselves, so I would prefer to just hold on to him.

FML I don't know.