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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 Bold Predictions After The All-Star Break

By Brian Sampson

Dec 19, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Ricky Rubio Survives The Trade Deadline (Again)

Trade rumors have run rampant about Rubio at the trade deadline for a second straight season. This guy has been seen as an almost immediate disappointment since he made his much-anticipated Wolves debut in 2011.

Ricky Rubio has never lived up to the hype in Minnesota but that has not stopped him from showing off the spectacular passing he is known for. The trade gossip is nothing new for Rubio as he was subject to a whirlwind of rumors last year, including the possibility of being traded to the New York Knicks (trade rumor here) and the Milwaukee Bucks (rumor here).

There are rumors, once again, that Ricky Rubio may be traded to the Knicks. This time in exchange for Derrick Rose, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.  There are also rumors out there, via Sports Illustrated, that both Rubio and Shabazz Muhammad may be traded to the Detroit Pistons for Reggie Jackson.

Tom Thibodeau should be focused on the long-term future with the Timberwolves.  I don’t feel that either of those players would help Minnesota, especially Derrick Rose. Given Rose’s history with Thibodeau he may be the most likely player acquired.  His stats and numbers may look pretty, but he has been a black hole for the Knicks.

You add in Rose mysteriously missing a game and it doesn’t seem like he would be a good fit on the roster or in the locker room. After all is said and done and the dust has settled, we will still see Ricky Rubio in a Timberwolves uniform on Friday, Feb. 24 when they face the Dallas Mavericks at the Target Center.

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