Throughout the season, rumors persisted about a possible deal that would have sent Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio to the New York Knicks, potentially for Derrick Rose.
New York didn’t consummate a trade before the deadline. They didn’t consummate a trade before the NBA Draft. They likely can’t consummate a trade now due to Rose’s impending free agency. The Knicks shouldn’t cease their attempt to trade for Rubio now, though.
They should ratchet up the intensity for trade negotiations.
Minnesota made a big trade during the draft, sending away two young guards and a pick for Jimmy Butler.