Love all these rumors that will be leading up to the draft. This one though,
There are numbers reports about several player the Knicks are “interested” in for the No. 4 pick in the 2015 NBA draft, or will they decide to trade it?
According to ESPN’s Chad Ford, the Minnesota Timberwolves are offering up a trade for Ricky Rubio and are very much interesting in grabbing another top pick in the draft to select D’Angelo Russell.
While many believe that the Mavericks and Kings are potential trade partners there are reports of the Knicks as a potential player for Rubio. The Knicks have the space to absorb his four-year, $55 million contract and he might be the what the Knicks are looking for to fit in to the triangle offense. While he is known for his assists one aspect he needs to work on is his outside shooting.
Nevertheless, Rubio seems to be a perfect fit in Phil Jacksons’ triangle offense because of his incredible court vision, not to mention he would be a terrific facilitator for high-scoring forward Carmelo Anthony. At this point of his career, Rubio clearly doesn’t want to wait another 2 or 3 years to make a serious run at the title. So do the Knicks who are banking on a good offseason to get themselves back on a right track.
The Knicks have set up workout dates for Mudiay, Winslow, Cauley-Stein and more likely to consider all their option. The Knicks might be looking for more than just a player for pick trade in the draft.