Knicks still need point guard and Wolves' Ricky Rubio is available for trade
Zach LaVine was nothing short of spectacular in winning his second straight Slam Dunk title on Saturday and by the end of this week he may win something else; the starting point guard job for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Incumbent Ricky Rubio is readily available and the feeling is that the Spanish guard could be moved prior to Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Phil Jackson is in the market for a point guard but it's hard to envision the Knicks having the assets to acquire the 25-year-old Rubio, whose season average in points (9.7), assists (8.6) and minutes (30.3) are down this year.
Jackson wants desperately to make the playoffs - as evidenced by his quick trigger decision to fire Derek Fisher 136 games into his tenure - but finding an upgrade in the backcourt is tricky.
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