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Wolves sign top pick Derrick Williams

The ink is dry on the contract between the Timberwolves and Derrick Williams, who was picked second overall in the NBA draft out of Arizona. Williams practiced for three days with his new team before the paperwork on the rookie deal went through this morning.
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The ink is dry on the contract between the Timberwolves and Derrick Williams, who was picked second overall in the NBA draft out of Arizona. Williams practiced for three days with his new team before the paperwork on the rookie deal went through this morning.

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