New York Knicks Receive: Ricky Rubio

Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: Dennis Smith Jr., 2021 2nd Round Pick (via DET), 2021 2nd Round Pick (via DET)

Ricky Rubio going to the New York Knicks would give them a playmaker and proficient defender to help elevate the offense. He is a veteran who has played with many stars in his day and has helped turn things around for plenty of rebuilding NBA teams.

The Knicks would not have to give up too much in this deal so it is a low-risk, high-reward move for them. Ricky Rubio is playing for a team with too many guards and the Timberwolves could look to move him to clear room for other options.

For the Timberwolves, it is all about dumping their veteran players who are not a part of the future. They would get back Dennis Smith Jr., who could use a change of scenery after some poor years in New York. They would also get second-round draft capital, which they could potentially use in another deal moving forward.

Let’s take a look and see how this trade centered around Ricky Rubio would benefit both the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks.