Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 Midseason Takeaways

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January 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Trading Ricky Rubio is a must

The Minnesota Timberwolves are shopping point guard Ricky Rubio. The sixth-year point guard isn’t a terrible fit. But Minnesota needs more of an outside presence to pair with Wiggins’ slashing ability and KAT’s paint presence.

Rubio’s distribution skills aren’t in question, but his shooting ability is. He is averaging 7.7 points, 7.9 assists and 3.9 rebounds through 38 games but his shooting has been abysmal. He is shooting 37.1 percent from the field and a career-low 24.1 percent from three.

With their most recent draft pick, Kris Dunn out of Providence, it looks as though the team is ready to move on to Dunn running the show. Rubio has raised his stock these past 10 games, averaging 8.8 points and 9.9 assists. But he left the team’s last game early with hip tightness against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 19. The Wolves still won 104-101.

The Timberwolves are looking for a guard in return for Rubio’s services.

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