Maybe Ricky Rubio is the ultimate leader that the Minnesota Timberwolves have needed all along. Unlike Kevin Love, Rubio seems content with remaining in the Twin Cities.
According to Darren Wolfson of ESPN 1500, Rubio and his reps have had discussions with Flip Saunders about an extension.
Rubio of course, wants the full five-year max.
Yes. Fegan aiming for 5-yr max. RT @BrianGaranich: @DarrenWolfson With all this Love trade talk, they actually talking w/ Rubio/his agent?
— Darren Wolfson (@DarrenWolfson) July 15, 2014
If Rubio and the Wolves are unable to agree upon an extension, he would become a restricted free agent in 2015. Rubio averaged 9.5 points, 8.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game last season.