NBA Trade Rumors: Top Destinations For Ricky Rubio

Mar 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) passes in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-79. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 30, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) high fives forward Rudy Gay (8) after a basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings could get in Rubio what they thought they were getting with Rajon Rondo. Both are pass-first players, although Rubio is a much better defender and has helped make his team better, while Rondo typically just forces plays to pad his stats.

The Kings have a stockpile of big men that they could use to target Rubio or could offer up Ben McLemore in a deal, a player in desperate need of a change of scenery.

Having a high-character player like Rubio would be a great addition for the Kings. He can help get DeMarcus Cousins quality looks in the pick and roll and his unselfishness is infectious. Rubio is also somebody that isn’t afraid to push the pace.

The Kings won 33 games last season, despite all the drama and infighting. Rubio’s stability would be a welcome addition to the team and could potentially help them get over the hump.

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