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5 Ricky Rubio trades that we all can live with

By Dan Voicescu

Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) and head coach Tom Thibodeau against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) and head coach Tom Thibodeau against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) reacts to his foul against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at Target Center. The Kings win 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) reacts to his foul against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at Target Center. The Kings win 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Ricky goes to Disney World

Following a number of peculiar moves in the summer free agency period, the Orlando Magic are in an interesting predicament. They have some young pieces in place who are (arguably) still in the process of gelling together, making it premature to blow up the roster as it stands. Elfrid Payton, Mario Hezonja, Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon are all young players with plenty of unfulfilled potential. The Magic are headed for the lottery again this year and while another rookie contract will bode well for the salary cap, the team might benefit from an infusion of veteran leadership in the backcourt.

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One of  the things the Orlando Magic are lacking is a veteran presence in the backcourt. Even though he is still in his mid 20s, Ricky Rubio is a mature 26, having been in the league for five seasons, and would fit the bill. Rubio would also potentially serve as tutor to the young Elfrid Peyton, who has struggled this season and is failing to live up to his lottery pick potential.

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