Minnesota Timberwolves: The best potential replacements for Ricky Rubio

Mar 8, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau talks to guard Ricky Rubio (9) in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-91. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during a break in the action against the Milwaukee Bucks in-game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Kyle Lowry

2016-17 Stats: 22.4 PPG, 7.0 APG, 4.8 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 46.4 FG%, 41.2 3P%, 81.9 FT%

Kyle Lowry is the best player on this list. The reason he is third is because he will require the largest contract in order to sign, which makes this addition the least likely.

Lowry is a three-time NBA All-Star. With this signing, the Timberwolves would have arguably one of the best starting lineup in the NBA.

He would be a drastic upgrade over Ricky Rubio. In addition to facilitating the ball, Lowry has the ability to score at will. Adding his 22.4 points a game to what Jimmy Butler, Andrew Wiggins, and Karl-Anthony Town average is almost unfathomable. Furthermore, Lowry shoots a high percentage three-ball, making 41.2 percent of his threes during the 2017-17 season.

The Timberwolves could make this work, but it would leave them in a horrible position to sign any bench players. After coming to terms with Lowry, the Wolves would have very little money left for other much-needed free agent shooting guards and small forwards. The Minnesota Timberwolves would have an amazing starting lineup with very little depth.

Because of the money situation, Lowry ranks third instead of higher on the list.

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