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Rumor: Wolves shopping Derrick Williams to move up in the NBA Draft

Among a list of rumors on ESPN.com's NBA Draft coverage, the Timberwolves are allegedly shopping Derrick Williams in an attempt to move up from the No. 18 pick. Williams was the No. 2 pick in last year's draft. The Wolves top draft need is thought to be a talented shooting guard to play next to Ricky Rubio.
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Among a list of rumors on ESPN.com's NBA Draft coverage, the Timberwolves are allegedly shopping Derrick Williams in an attempt to move up from the No. 18 pick. Williams was the No. 2 pick in last year's draft. The Wolves top draft need is thought to be a talented shooting guard to play next to Ricky Rubio.

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