Cavs, Wolves working on Varejao for Derrick Williams, Luke Ridnour swap?

By Dee Grande - 08-05-2012, 04:03 PM - Boxden > BX SportsCenter

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	New NBA trade rumors have the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers possibly pulling off a deal. The current chatter suggests that the Timberwolves could send Derrick Williams and Luke Ridnour to the Cavaliers as part of the deal. In exchange, the Timberwolves would acquire Anderson Varejao, someone who could give the team a very nice low post presence off the bench. A year ago, this would not have seemed like enough to pry Williams away. He came into the league as a prized pick of the 2011 NBA Draft out of Arizona, but has simply not fulfilled on his promise of becoming a great player. That doesn't mean he won't eventually get to that level though, so maybe the Timberwolves are giving up on him a bit too early. As for Varejao, he can play forward and center, so he could help out any team trying to contend for the playoffs. If things stayed the same, he would likely come off the bench for the Timberwolves, giving the team some great rebounding with the second unit. This is definitely an intriguing trade for both sides, but it seems like the Cavaliers would be coming away with the long-term upside and another top pick from that draft. What do you think of these new NBA trade rumors? Would a Derrick Williams trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers be exactly what he needs to step up his game? NBA Trade Rumors: Minnesota-Cleveland Deal... \| Gather
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08-05-2012, 04:05 PM

damn this nicca a super bust

08-05-2012, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Rique

damn this nicca a super bust

how is he a bust after 1 season

08-05-2012, 04:09 PM

Man, how bad does derrick williams suck? The guy was the #2 pick just 12 months ago and since then all we have heard is how bad the wolves want to trade him. They had to of known last year that they didnt want him since they already had Love, so why not pa#s on him and either take Kanter or Valančiūnas? Its not like Williams was far and away the #2 player in the draft. It was basically Irving and then everyone else

Also, what is Cle going to do with him, they drafted Tristan Thompson 2 picks after him last year at #4 overall and they are both PFs (i know thompson played C at times last year, but hes not a real center), so what are they trying to do, stock up on the position? I mean it would be nice to have the #1-2-4 picks from a draft, but i think its overkill on their part

08-05-2012, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by FalconBuddha

Man, how bad does derrick williams suck? The guy was the #2 pick just 12 months ago and since then all we have heard is how bad the wolves want to trade him. They had to of known last year that they didnt want him since they already had Love, so why not pa#s on him and either take Kanter or Valančiūnas? Its not like Williams was far and away the #2 player in the draft. It was basically Irving and then everyone else

Also, what is Cle going to do with him, they drafted Tristan Thompson 2 picks after him last year at #4 overall and they are both PFs (i know thompson played C at times last year, but hes not a real center), so what are they trying to do, stock up on the position? I mean it would be nice to have the #1-2-4 picks from a draft, but i think its overkill on their part

neither of them are all that

08-05-2012, 04:12 PM

Just contract the T'Wolves and get it over with.

08-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by StylinOnYou

neither of them are all that

True but they had as much potential as williams and both are legit Centers, a position of need (hence the reason they are trying to trade for Sideshow Flop)

08-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by StylinOnYou

neither of them are all that

How could you say that when Valančiūnas hasn't played in the NBA yet?

As for the article it says alot about Williams when they tryna PACKAGE him to get Sideshow Bob.

08-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by FalconBuddha

True but they had as much potential as williams and both are legit Centers, a position of need (hence the reason they are trying to trade for Sideshow Flop)

yeah, i see your point since teams would probably prefer legit bigs over tweener forwards

08-05-2012, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by Blkboipurp

How could you say that when Valančiūnas hasn't played in the NBA yet?

As for the article it says alot about Williams when they tryna PACKAGE him to get Sideshow Bob.

Valanciunas could be good in a few years but i don't think he is an impact player against nba competition right now

08-05-2012, 04:20 PM

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08-05-2012, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by StylinOnYou

Valanciunas could be good in a few years but i don't think he is an impact player against nba competition right now

That niccas about to be a problem. I was sleeping on son but he gonna put some work in.

Williams needa be put at the small forward spot, and let em just do his thing.

08-05-2012, 04:25 PM

Wolves stay giving away top picks they cant draft for !!. Love and Rubio that's it. Lawson was a good pick too but traded him

08-05-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by StylinOnYou

Valanciunas could be good in a few years but i don't think he is an impact player against nba competition right now

I see what your saying...we'll see though.I think dude may actually turn out to be good.

08-05-2012, 04:26 PM

I wanted to see the guy play another full season before labeling him a bust. But I guess Kahn and Adelman have already seen enough.

08-05-2012, 04:27 PM

I thought Williams showed some flashes, weird to give up on him after one season and try to package him for an average player. I don't know if this says more about him or the Wolves front office. Maybe if he was white...

08-05-2012, 04:30 PM

Notice how they aren't trading for or drafting small fowards guess they are waiting for 2014 [pic]

08-05-2012, 04:41 PM

derrick williams aint bad

08-05-2012, 04:45 PM

Damn. He's a tweener so that might be a problem, but damn they are trying to win now, !! developing

08-05-2012, 04:46 PM

Good move Cavsdan won [pic]

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