Minnesota Timberwolves 5 Potential draft day trades

Mar 30, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) points to a teammate after making a three point shot in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) points to a teammate after making a three point shot in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during a game between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 119-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during a game between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 119-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Timberwolves get: Trevor Ariza and 2017 43rd pick

Houston Rockets get: Ricky Rubio

Again, what do the Timberwolves desperately need? the answer is still the same, 3-point shooting and defense. What can Ariza do? Shoots three’s and play’s good defense.

He has a career average from deep at 35 percent. He shoot’s a lot of three’s so maintaining a 35 percent is really good. Especially if you consider how many three’s the Houston Rockets shoot. Don’t know how many? They passed the all-time record for three’s made. Surpassing the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors record.

He’s a veteran player who understands’s the game. He’s been in the league for 13 years now, which would be a great veteran voice for the young Wolves stars.

He even has averaged 1.5 steals over that 13-year span. With the Timberwolves already lacking depth behind Wiggins and Lavine; Ariza would be a great present for the team. Not to mention that Shabazz Muhammad may be leaving this free agency.

Ariza would be a great addition seeing as he everything the Wolves need – 3-point shooting, defense, and veteran leadership.]

The Rockets would be getting a young defensive playmaker that would help out the team. He could be a great addition, helping James Harden run the team. Possibly pushing Houston to the next level.

With the Rockets shopping point guard  Patrick Beverly – Rubio would be a nice upgrade. If the Rockets do find a trade partner for Beverly, look to see the Rockets targeting Rubio.