Mo Williams isn't a lot of things.
He isn't a fortune-changing superstar. He isn't the quintessential point guard. And, in signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, as first reported by Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, he is not a precursor to Kevin Love having a change of heart.
What Williams can actually be to the Timberwolves is a savvy free-agent pickup who comes bearing minimal risk and the talent they need regardless of what happens with Love.
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Finding a capable backup for Ricky Rubio has been a long, fruitless search in Minnesota.
The Timberwolves had two options before inking Williams, both of whom were underwhelming. There was J.J. Barea, who was productive for all of one season (2012-13), and Alexey Shved, the combo guard who rivals Rubio's jump shot but not his playmaking.
Williams is an instant upgrade over both in that he's someone who can thrive on or off the ball and has actual range. He drilled 36.9 percent of his three-point attempts last season and shot a blistering 45.8 percent on catch-and-shoot bombs, pe ...
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Minnesota Timberwolves Smart to Take 1-Year Gamble on Mo Williams
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