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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 trades with the New York Knicks

By Dylan Jackson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 31: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends against Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Target Center on March 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 102-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 31: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends against Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Target Center on March 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 102-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to be grazing along the luxury tax line this offseason, and one of the ways to put less pressure on that aspect of the team would be to move a larger contract, with the most likely option being Ricky Rubio.

In this deal, the Minnesota Timberwolves would be giving up a 2023 second-round pick in order to get off of Rubio’s contract while also bringing in Reggie Bullock, a great 3-point shooter (and positive defender this past season).

Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 trades with NY Knicks

The New York Knicks have a good deal of salary cap space, so Rubio wouldn’t be a huge burden to carry – especially since they would still have a maximum salary slot (particularly because he has an expiring contract.

Giving up a second-round pick to flip Rubio for a role player that can contribute in more ways should be a no-brainer – especially with how good of a shooter Bullock was this past year (41-perent on 10 attempts per game).

Adding another two-way wing to a team that really needs more ready contributors is only going to help – and with the Knicks not having to give up much of anything, this deal makes sense for all sides (and it also gives NYK a ready pass-first point guard – something they do not currently have on contract).

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