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New York Knicks: Under The Radar Players To Consider Trading For

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 16, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) is congratulated by forward Taj Gibson (22) after scoring a basket against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Thunder beat the Raptors 123-102. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) is congratulated by forward Taj Gibson (22) after scoring a basket against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Thunder beat the Raptors 123-102. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder (17) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder (17) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves

Position: Point Guard
Age: 26 (10/21/1990)
Experience: 6th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .402/.306/.891
2016-17 Season Averages: 32.9 MPG, 11.1 PPG, 9.1 APG, 4.1 RPG, 1.7 SPG, 0.8 3PM

During the second half of the 2016-17 NBA regular season, the Minnesota Timberwolves saw just how brilliant a player Ricky Rubio can be when his shot is falling. It was a disappointing result for the New York Knicks, which attempted to trade for Rubio.

If the Timberwolves are willing to part ways with Rubio and a package that includes other valuable assets, then Carmelo Anthony could be moved.

There’s no telling if Anthony would accept a trade to Minnesota, but it’s something worth exploring. Said move would result in Anthony playing for a coach he respects in Tom Thibodeau—a coach who also wields the power of a general manager.

Thus, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins may be young, they play for a successful coach and have enough experience together to bring an older star into the mix.

As for the Knicks, acquiring Rubio would mean landing a point guard who can facilitate the growth of Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez. In addition to sharing Liga ACB roots, Rubio is one of the best facilitators in the NBA.

For perspective, Rubio averaged 16.0 points, 10.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 3-point field goals made in 24 games after the 2017 All-Star Break.

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