As we all know, the Spanish sensation Rick Rubio thinks that Minnesota is too cold and maybe he would rather just stay in Spain. Well the Knicksin an attempt to save the NBA from the terrible fate of never seeing Rubio suit up in America, are attemptin to prry him away.

Well the question is , what can the Knick do to get him? Well... 

• just to get the opportunity to draft Rubio the Timberwolves needed to trade away there 2 best guards, so backcourt should definitely be a hot commodity for the T-Wolves. They did draft Wayne Ellington but they would definitely love someone to take the pressure off of him. This would make it seem like  Nate Robinson is the focal point of the deal.
• Hill should be considered untouchable he has more potential than anyone on the Knicks. Everyone was upset that the Knick didn't draft D'Antoni's next Nash but they may have found his next Amare. 
• There is zero chance that the Wolves want David Lee. They already have 2 Power Forwards who can score well, rebound great, and get burnt on D. And to get those 2 players they had to spend a top-5 pick on Love and trade KG for Big Al, not to mention sign Al to a six year deal.
• The wolves need a defensive presence in the paint. If they are looking to solve this problem through trading rubio to the Knicks they better keep looking.
• Given their offensive scoring power in the paint a shooter at the wing would help them alot. Harrington and Chandler and Gallinari can all play the 3 and shoot the 3 well.
• I just want to take this opportunity to say that Rubiois being a completely spoiled brat and that I would be happy if the Knicks didnt get him as long as Kahn told him that either he could play for the T-Wolves or he could go back to Spain and never come back.
• The Knicks don't have a pick next year so a future first is not an option.
• The Timberwolves are rebuilding so they would NEED to get a young'n out of this deal not just a bunch of vets. This could include Gallo, Wil-Chan, Toney, or Hill
• Chandler just makes too much sense. He is young he is athletic he can play D and he can play the 2, 3, and 4. He is a lot like a young Marion. I love him but it may just be a sacrifice we have to make

So it seems like the ideal package would be sign and trade Nate and Wilson Chandler for Rubio and possibly take on some contracts. Brian Cardinals name has been thrown aroun, his contract expires in 2010. A three way deal would make a lot of sense. The Knicks can send Harrington or Larry Hughs to a contending team said team sends some picks to Minnesota along with the Knicks Package and Rubio heads over to NY. I can imagine the Pistons, Magic, or even the Cavs willing to enter this deal if Harrington was in play. I also think that is the Wolves can convince Rubio to stay the Knicks should take a shot at Flynn . The Deal would obviously be for less but the knicks would still be getting a solid young point

UPDATE : Immediately after I press the publish button I hear about a rumored deal of David Lee, Wilson Chandler, and someone else* (wait until the end of the sentence to read the astrisk) for Rubio, KEVIN LOVE, Cardinal, and Etan "expiring contract" Thomas. Read the Astrisk. Kids avert your eyes no one likes to watch a highway robbery.

* All 334 lbs of EDDIE CURRY Beer Belly and all