For years the Minnesota Timberwolves have waited for Ricky Rubio to develop as a top NBA point guard.
He’s certainly progressed, but perhaps not at the level they’re seeking.
That could be a reason as to why they’re reportedly open to a Ricky Rubio trade.
Per Chad Ford of ESPN, via HoopsHype:
Karl-Anthony Towns is the No. 1-ranked player on my Big Board. However, virtually all the signals from sources inside the Wolves point to Jahlil Okafor being Flip Saunders’ favorite right now.
That obviously can change as we get closer to the draft. Workouts and interviews and lobbying from staff (I hear most of the rest of the staff favors Towns) could push Towns back atop.
And do not totally discount D’Angelo Russell here either. I am told Saunders is also a big fan and might be willing to move Ricky Rubio for the right deal.
Keep in mind, a Ricky Rubio trade doesn’t imminent by any stretch of the imagination, just that the T’Wolves are open to discussing the possibility.
It’s been one huge overturning of talent for the Wolves during the past season plus and perhaps Rubio might be one of the last ‘big’ holdovers to eventually get shipped out of town.
