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2017 NBA Draft: 10 things I think will happen on draft night

By Michael Saenz

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Ricky Rubio Gets Traded

It’s pretty clear that the Minnesota Timberwolves want an upgrade at the point guard position, or at the very least want to move on from Ricky Rubio.

While I don’t expect them to draft ANOTHER point guard with a top 10 pick – they drafted Kris Dunn last season – I do expect to see Rubio moved on draft night. It will open up a big more cap space for the Wolves to pursue one of the free agent point guards on the open market in July – George Hill, Jrue Holiday or Jeff Teague.

Or, they could trade for a veteran point guard on the open market.

*cough*

Goran Dragic

*cough*

First things first, the Wolves need to find a trade partner for Rubio. I think they find one this week.