Possible Free Agent Destinations For Ricky Rubio?

jinxed · Post #1 » by **jinxed** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:16 am

Ricky Rubio is going to be an upcoming free agent, and with all the trade rumors surrounding him at the break, it's clear the Jazz are looking for someone else.

Rubio is not a great fit with the Jazz. He's one of the 10 greatest passers in NBA history, and one of it's poorest shooters, so playing a lot of off-ball with Mitchell is not the way to utilize Ricky's talents. He should be averaging far more than 5/6 assists a game. I'm a Ricky fan, but I want him to move on, to be the main ball handler, but where could that be?

Could your team use him?

GroundBound · Post #2 » by **GroundBound** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:40 am

With Exum out indefinitely, perhaps staying in Utah is most likely. Is Rubio still a starter? If he wants to stay with a playoff team, I'm not sure he can be a starter anywhere else. From the teams I think could do with obviously do with a PG upgrade:

- Indiana
- Charlottle (Should Kemba leave)
- Orlando
- Phoenix
- Minnesota

- Chicago

I'm not sure Ricky would sign with any of these teams (maybe Pacers?)...after all the losing with Minnesota. A S+T with Memphis after the season has been suggested by others.

dirkforpres · Post #3 » by **dirkforpres** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:52 am

Dallas if we strike out, I could see them offering a large one year contract.

campaignist · Post #4 » by **campaignist** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:55 am

Phoenix and Dallas come to mind. I love him to death but if Utah wants to take the next step, they need to upgrade.

Luigi · Post #5 » by **Luigi** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:57 am

I think Utah will make an offer to Rubio, but it's true we'd probably rather have someone else. Just don't know how likely it is we get someone else that's better.

Post #6 » by **dakomish23** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 1:04 am

dirkforpres wrote:Dallas if we strike out, I could see them offering a large one year contract.

Yep think DAL could work especially since they could have shooting at 2-5.

Also think you guys might make an offer to Dragic

Dan Z · Post #7 » by **Dan Z** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 1:56 am

I'd like Chicago to look at him. The team could use a solid veteran PG. If not Rubio then Patrick Beverly is another player I'd like them to consider.

Ugly0598 · Post #8 » by **Ugly0598** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 10:27 am

Utah, Dallas, Los Angeles in the Rondo role.

baldur · Post #9 » by **baldur** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 10:43 am

memphis too if they trade conley.

stitches · Post #10 » by **stitches** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 10:57 am

At the end the Jazz will strike out in FA and bring him back.

r0drig0lac · Post #11 » by **r0drig0lac** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:04 am

Mavs, you know it's the right thing to do, and there are no other options.

pwayknicks · Post #12 » by **pwayknicks** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:06 am

Would love for nyk to get him as a cheaper option at point . Zion needs a pass first pg lol

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LukaMagic · Post #13 » by **LukaMagic** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:17 am

What are you guys talking about? The Mavs have Brunson. He is a stud and a perfect PG next to Luka. I would just roll with him next season.. Makes no sense to spend money on 2nd tier PGs that won't move the needle. And it's also quite redundant to have ball dominant PG next to Luka.

baldur · Post #14 » by **baldur** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:25 am

LukaMagic wrote:What are you guys talking about? The Mavs have Brunson. He is a stud and a perfect PG next to Luka. I would just roll with him next season.. Makes no sense to spend money on 2nd tier PGs that won't move the needle. And it's also quite redundant to have ball dominant PG next to Luka.

ricky rubio wouldn't mind being a back-up pg after this stage in his career. i mean at least he shouldnt.

walk with me · Post #15 » by **walk with me** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:28 am

jinxed wrote:He's one of the 10 greatest passers in NBA history

This is one of the poorest talent evals I’ve read in real gm history

Ugly0598 · Post #16 » by **Ugly0598** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:32 am

baldur wrote:
LukaMagic wrote:What are you guys talking about? The Mavs have Brunson. He is a stud and a perfect PG next to Luka. I would just roll with him next season.. Makes no sense to spend money on 2nd tier PGs that won't move the needle. And it's also quite redundant to have ball dominant PG next to Luka.

ricky rubio wouldn't mind being a back-up pg after this stage in his career. i mean at least he shouldnt.

Rubio's still starting material, just a lower tier starting PG.

Pantsman · Post #17 » by **Pantsman** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 11:35 am

He’d be great for Cleveland. Let Sexton play off ball.

Moahst · Post #18 » by **Moahst** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:27 pm

I don't think Dallas makes sense. They need a Patrick Beverley type next to Doncic not somebody the defense can sag off of. Phoenix makes sense.

walk with me · Post #19 » by **walk with me** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:32 pm

Minnesota
Cleveland
Memphis once Conley leaves
Pelicans once jrue leaves

spicy6 · Post #20 » by **spicy6** » Wed Apr 3, 2019 12:37 pm

Theyll most likely make the second round for another year so clearly theyre doing something right, he should stay.