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5 Offseason Ideas To Improve The Minnesota Timberwolves

By Ryan Blackburn

Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a layup in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a layup in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) compete for a loose ball during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) compete for a loose ball during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Ricky Rubio swapped for Robin Lopez

New York Knicks trade: Robin Lopez
Minnesota Timberwolves trade: Ricky Rubio

If Kris Dunn is drafted by the Timberwolves, then there will be an overflow of guard and wing talent.

Dunn would join Ricky Rubio, Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins, Tyus Jones and Shabazz Muhammad as capable players who play point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. Rubio, LaVine, and Jones in particular can all play point guard.

The most likely player to be moved of that group is Rubio. He has proven to be a capable starter in the NBA, and while he’s not a great shooter from anywhere on the floor, he does everything else well. Although, with the addition of Dunn, he would become more expendable.

The Knicks are a great fit for Rubio because of their dearth of talent in the backcourt. Robin Lopez would be a tough sacrifice, but with Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony on the roster, the Knicks may be better served going small for portions of the game anyway.

Lopez would be a quality two-way player for Thibs to utilize, and he would bring the veteran presence a team featuring so many young players needs.

Next: Reuniting with Thibs

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