This injury has kind of settled me down, like, How can I get better?"

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves are picking up the option for next season on Derrick Williams contract. Matt Kalil Vikings Jersey .
A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that
the Wolves will exercise the option for 2013-14 on the former No. 2
overall picks deal. The person requested anonymity because the decision
has not been announced by the team.
Williams averaged 12.0 points and 5.5 rebounds last year in his second
season in the league. But there was some question about what the
Timberwolves would do with a $6.3 million option on his contract.
Williams has had his most success at power forward. But he will likely
have to play small forward more this season with Kevin Loves return from
injury.

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with a right thigh muscle problem.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Quarterback
Cam Newton plans to take more ownership of the Carolina Panthers offence
without his top four receivers from last season.
Steve Smith, the franchises all-time leading receiver, was released and
free agents Brandon LaFell, Ted Ginn Jr. and Domenik Hixon signed with
other teams, putting more pressure on Newton to take more of a
leadership role entering his fourth season.
"Im excited to take this challenge to be this teams leader," Newton
said. "More has been given to me on my plate (and) be a leader of men."
Newton spoke Tuesday at the team stadium during a break from off-season
condition workouts, his first extensive interview since the Panthers
lost to the San Francisco 49ers 23-10 in the NFC divisional playoffs in
January. Newtons left foot remains in a walking boot after having ankle
surgery on March 19.
He said he was "surprised" when he learned the Panthers had released
Smith, one of the teams most popular players.
"If you were in the 704 (area code), you were caught by surprise,"
Newton said. "Everybody in the Carolinas was surprised, including
myself."
He said he still communicates with Smith, and hopes the 34-year-old
receiver finds success with the Baltimore Ravens. But Newton emphasized
the need to move forward as a team.
He said hes excited about working with a "hungry" group of receivers
that includes Jerricho Cotchery, Jason Avant and Tiquan Underwood. Its
possible the Panthers will add a wide receiver or two in the NFL draft
next month.
"We have a lot of guys that are hungry and ready to prove something in
this league," Newton said, "and thats what I want to do as well."
Newton was selected to the Pro Bowl last season after leading the
Panthers to a 12-4 record and the NFC South championship.
But concerns linger over how long it will take Newton to develop
chemistry with a new group of wide receivers, especially considering hes
not expected to practice until training camp.
But an upbeat Newton downplayed any concerns.
"We will have plenty of time to deveelop chemistry with receivers,"
Newton said. Paul Krause Vikings Jersey. "Just because its organized team functions doesnt mean that we cant
(also) meet on our own."
Newton has spent much of the off-season working on his college degree
from Auburn, but returned Monday to Charlotte so hed have a chance to
meet his new teammates.
"The first time you interact with a person you can tell by two or three
minutes if the relationship is going to work," Newton said. "With my
talk with those guys it was great. Everybody is excited. Everybody is
ready to accept the challenge. Everybody is trying to find and know
their role so they can perfect it."
Pro Bowl centre Ryan Kalil believes Newton will continue to develop into
a great leader.
"The guys who I have always looked up to are the guys who do it on a
daily basis and lead by example," Kalil said. "Even though Cam is
somebody who likes to get in front of the mike and think hes a lot more
entertaining than he really is, he does a great job. He works hard day
in and day out in the classroom and on the field."
Newton said watching his teammates work out made him eager to get back.
Hes never missed a game and its rare when hes skipped a practice -- or
any type of event -- since joining the Panthers as the No. 1 pick in the
2011 NFL draft.
"I felt like that lost kid that was in detention and cant go to recess,"
said Newton, with a laugh.
Newton isnt certain when hell start running again. He said the ankle had
been bothering him for quite a long time, dating back to his national
championship season at Auburn.
"It wasnt 100 per cent for a long time," said the former Heisman Trophy
winner. "I really didnt know what 100 per cent felt like."
Newton said the surgery has afforded him a chance to step back and study
more tape and reassess his play.
"Its been more helpful for me, mentally," Newton said. "I am always the
type of guy that always had to do stuff, workout, workout, workout -- no
matter the time or the day. This injury has kind of settled me down,
like, How can I get better?"

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