NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Stars Most Likely To Be Dealt Before Deadline

Ricky Rubio, PG – Minnesota Timberwolves

It’s been known for some time that the Minnesota Timberwolves are desperate to trade away Ricky Rubio. Now, with the presence of rookie Kris Dunn, the team is trying even harder to clear the way for him to more minutes.

According to Yahoo! Sports, Minnesota is “actively shopping” Rubio with a month to go. He’s reportedly been attached to numerous trade offers, and appears to be one of the most likely NBA stars to be on the move this season. Being the highest paid player on the team doesn’t help his chances of remaining in the Twin Cities.

Rubio has always been an exceptional starter, but continues to underwhelm with his ineffective scoring. He’s a terrific passer and playmaker, but hasn’t developed the shooting necessary to maintain his role with the Timberwolves. The emergence of Dunn has only given Tom Thibodeau more reason to move the Spaniard.

I’m not sure how much Minnesota will get for him, or if there’s even that much interest out there. However, with how desperately the Timberwolves are trying to trade Rubio, it seems unlikely he’ll be on this roster when the deadline passes.