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NBA Trade Rumors: Top Destinations For Ricky Rubio

By Justin Rowan

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
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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Feb 25, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with forward Alonzo Gee (15) following a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 123-119. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with forward Alonzo Gee (15) following a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 123-119. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

2. New Orleans Pelicans

Perhaps no team understands the value of depth, or how devastating a lack of depth can be, than the New Orleans Pelicans. Their 2015-16 season was a complete train wreck due to the injuries the team suffered and they have struggled to find an identity.

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While the Pelicans have a quality starter in

Jrue Holiday

, but health has been a major concern from him and a case can be made for Rubio being the better player. Competition is always a healthy thing and the length of Holiday can allow the Pelicans to run lineups with two point guards.

A three-guard rotation of Rubio, Holiday and Buddy Hield could be a lot of fun for the Pelicans.

The other factor is  that Holiday only has one year left on his contract, while Rubio is on a very affordable deal for the next three seasons.

It’s not the most straightforward situation and it’s possible that Holiday would be included in a deal with Minnesota to be a temporary mentor for Dunn until he is ready to take over.

But even if he stays, this would be a quality landing spot for Rubio to run pick and rolls with Anthony Davis and help the Pelicans get back to glory.

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