Ricky Rubio Trade Possibilities

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Being a big Timberwolves fan, I want to see the point guard phenom in a Timberwolves jersey.  Realistically, there is a strong possibility it won’t happen, and he could be dealt to a bigger market team at Ricky Rubio’s (and his dad’s) request. 

Let’s look at some trade possibilities.

1. New York Knicks

Knicks have already expressed interest in Rubio.  Coach Mike D’Antoni likes the run-and-gun offense with a point guard that can play quick and pass the ball around well, much like he had in Steve Nash in Phoenix. 

D’Antoni would love to have the young point guard prodigy and he's been compared with D'Antoni's former point guard in Steve Nash.  Current Knick’s starter, Chris Duhon, is a quality backup point guard, and is not considered the point guard of the future for the Knicks.  Nate Robinson has great range as a shooter and attacks the hoop well, but does not possess the vision and passing skills D’Antoni would like in his point guard position. 

The Knicks would need to package a deal that includes future pick's and the likes of Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, David Lee, Nate Robinson and possibly first round pick Jordan Hill.

2. Boston Celtics

There was talk before that draft that Boston was looking into acquiring the No. 2 pick to grab Rubio.  Apparently, according to a source, Rubio was “a Danny Ainge type of player.” 

A relationship between Rajon Rondo and GM Danny Ainge is also quietly heating up. 

Ainge recently went on a radio show and said on air that Rondo was not a “max-type player,” responding to a question about Rondo’s contract status (one year remaining).  The Celtic camp have criticized Rondo as being hard-to-coach and that is being considered before they give him a big contract.  Rondo is at his peak value and may provide a scoring threat for the Wolves as a combo-guard.

3. Portland Blazers

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