Derrick Williams out tonight vs. Mavericks

Small forward's absence further troubles problematic second unit

November 9, 2013 at 1:26AM
Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams, left, had his option picked up by the team for the 2014-15 season on Tuesday.
Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams, left, (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Wolves' issues with their second unit just got more complicated: Derrick Williams will not play tonight against Dallas at Target Center because of back spasms.

Williams' absence takes away scoring from a second unit that already is struggling in that area. Backup center Ronny Turiaf is out injured, shooting guard Alexey Shved hasn't played well at all so far and other teams are hounding J.J. Barea because he's the best -- and maybe now only real -- scoring option for the reserves.

Let's see if tonight is the night you finally get a good look at Robbie Hummel or Shabazz Muhammad in something more than clean-up time.

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Jerry Zgoda

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Jerry Zgoda covers Minnesota United FC and Major League Soccer for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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