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Derrick Williams‘ stint with the Timberwolves may be nearing its end, says Darren Wolfson of ESPN 1500 Twin Cities (Twitter links). The buzz is that a Williams trade is close, according to Wolfson, who lists the Jazz, Kings, Knicks, and Nets as possible suitors for the forward.

We typically don’t see many in-season swaps made before offseason signees become trade-eligible on December 15th, but that doesn’t mean teams can’t strike deals before then. Still, it’s not clear whether Minnesota is on the verge of finalizing a trade involving Williams, or whether the team is simply progressing to more advanced talks with potential trade partners.

A report earlier this month suggested that the Wolves had made both Williams and Alexey Shved available. Team president Flip Saunders denied that report, but Williams hasn’t been an ideal fit in Minnesota, and has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors and speculation. ESPN.com’s Chad Ford reported a week ago that the Kings had “a lot of interest” in the former second overall pick.

The Wolves picked up Williams’ 2014/15 option prior to opening night, so any team acquiring him would be on the hook for the rest of this year’s $5.02MM salary, along with next year’s $6.33MM.
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Derrick Williams about to be traded brehs.
 
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The Derrick Rose-less Bulls could shake things up. Chicago still wants to win and get into the playoffs, sources say, but if things head south quickly, they could gut the roster and aim for a high lottery pick to pair with Rose when he returns. A team source says if the Bulls trade Luol Deng, they would have to get what they consider a steal (a young player and picks) to move him within the Eastern Conference. The asking price from a Western team wouldn’t be as high.
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Buzz from Mohegan Sun event over the weekend where #Twolves GM Milt Newton was: D-Will trade is close. Utah, Sac. NYK, Nets possible.
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:ehh: D-Williams for Mbah a Moute?
 
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Lakers need to get in on the DWill trade, we're willing to offer Sacre and a promise to stop asking if you are interested in Pau.
 
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Told Iman Shumpert is not coming to the Wolves. No idea if that means NYK is in the mix or not.
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Just that Thompson makes too much $$ and Hayes is not in great shape. So I'd wager it's neither of those two.
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Haven't heard anything on specifics in talks with Utah.
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Flip's got a say too. Wouldn't just assume it's for an Adelman guy. His guys in NBA now haven't done a whole lot in the playoffs.
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Mark Stein: Twolves are in advanced discussions with Sacramento on a deal that would swap Derrick Williams for Luc Mbah A Moute
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Not yet known if deal could expand to include more pieces but if sealed would give Williams fresh start & reunite Luc M w/UCLA pal KLove
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