my kind of rumor

[whensly]

Knicks Still Monitoring Rubio Situation

Jan 25, 2010 4:48 PM EST Real GM today

The Knicks are still keeping track of the Ricky Rubio situation, which has stretched from Minnesota to Spain.

Rubio, who was drafted with the sixth overall pick by the Timberwolves last June, is playing in Spain this season.

Knicks international scout Kevin Wilson lives in Barcelona and Regal, Rubio's club, is his hometown team. The New York Post also writes that, "Wilson is friends with the Rubio family and Ricky's parents would love to see the Timberwolves deal him to New York."

New York president Donnie Walsh told the Post that the last time he spoke to Timberwolves general manager David Kahn, he was told that they aren't accepting trade offers for Rubio currently.

"David has told me he wants to bring Ricky over for next season," Walsh said.

Minnesota is looking for SF....Can you say Wil Chandler and a 2nd rounder for Rubio?

[neilverson]

Sounds good but I thought Minnesota was kind of stocked with twos and threes. Pavlovic, Damien Wilkins, Wayne Ellington all mediocre at best. Wilson would be a clear upgrade. Although plagued with injuries his first 3 years, Corey Brewer is starting to play some serious ball. It appears that athleticism he sported in college is back and I've seen him fill up the stat sheet in major ways as recent as the other night. They wouldn't just release him at the end of his rookie contract. So I dont know?

-Neil

[whensly]

I thought the Twolves were stocked up front but they're looking for a pure 3..
I love Chandler but I'd roll the dice on Rubio.