The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly made Ricky Rubio available for a trade. Should the New York Knicks pursue a trade for the polarizing point guard?
The New York Knicks have less than one month to determine if the current roster will suffice in 2016-17. With a record of 20-27 through 47 games, the Knicks have reason to believe a change needs to be made.
If a change is going to occur, then it’s only rational to address the position at which New York has its most flexibility: point guard.
Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings are pending free agents whose expiring contracts are valuable trade assets. Losing either would be a damaging blow, but New York’s options are limited from a trade perspective.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, one of the players whom the Knicks could realistically pursue is Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively shopping point guard Ricky Rubio in trade proposals, league sources told The Vertical."
Rubio has his flaws, but he also has strengths that fit what the Knicks are hoping to accomplish.
Rubio is currently averaging 7.9 points, 8.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 31.7 minutes per game. Widely regarded as one of the better two-way point guards in the NBA, Rubio could help the Knicks.
If the Knicks are going to make a move for Rubio, however, they must weigh the pros and cons. What are they?