Ricky Rubio contract talks progressing with Timberwolves

Although Ricky Rubio’s name was thrown around in trade talks as recently as last week, it appears the Minnesota Timberwolves never had any intention to trade their young point guard.

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In fact, while trade rumors swirled around Rubio he and the Minnesota Timberwolves were making progress on a contract extension and now both sides are hoping that a deal will be completed in the relatively near future.

"Contract talks that could make Ricky Rubio the second-highest-paid Timberwolves player will take place in person this week, and both the 23-year-old point guard and the Wolves seem ready to make a deal.Rubio and Wolves owner Glen Taylor spoke several times by telephone last week, with each expressing hope a contract extension can get done soon."

Currently making over $5 million this season a new contract could pay Ricky Rubio upwards of $11 million dollars annually. That may seem like a hefty price though given the current market, it’s not that bad of a deal to lock up a player of Rubio’s talent level.

There’s no doubt the young point guard has a significant amount of warts to his game though his promise shoots through the roof. The Minnesota Timberwolves are obviously invested in turning Rubio into the player so many hope he can become as not only are they willing to commit financially they’ve also hired his personal shooting coach on a full-time basis.

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Ricky Rubio rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves contract talks progressing

By Bryan Rose | Sep 28, 2014

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