Derrick Williams News

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their road trip and hope to continue their recent good form Saturday night when they visit Sleep Train Arena to face the Sacramento Kings.

At this point, you have to admire the resolve of Sacramento Kings fans, who endured another tough defeat at the hands of a beatable team Saturday night.

After a rocky 2013 season, including a suspension for the Russell Athletic Bowl for violating a team rule, quarterback Kevin Olsen, center, is competing with fifth-year senior Ryan Williams for the starting job.

On Tuesday, Kevin Love nearly had his second career triple-double in as many weeks with 33 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Timberwolves to a 110-101 win over the Phoenix Suns.

LOS ANGELES When Derrick Williams was traded to the Kings, it was a chance for the second-overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft to begin reaching the untapped potential after two-plus seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Last night in a game that held much importance in the Western Conference playoff race held even more intrigue well beyond the four quarters.

Minnesota Timberwolves draftee Derrick Williams had high hopes coming into the pros.

The Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings have reached a deal that will send guard Marcus Thornton to the Nets, and guard Jason Terry and forward Reggie Evans to the Kings.

Tubby Smith and Rick Adelman brought a much-needed attribute to a pair of basketball operations when they arrived as coaches in Minneapolis : credibility.