By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons have discussed a potential swap of point guards Ricky Rubio and Reggie Jackson, according to league sources.
According to ESPN no deal appeared imminent Friday but said the teams have engaged in dialogue this week on a potential multiplayer exchange that would be headlined by Rubio and Jackson. The Wolves reportedly are willing to attach swingman Shabazz Muhammad to offers featuring the veteran Spanish point guard.
Although he’s in just the second year of a five-year, $80 million contract, Jackson is widely believed to be available via trade in the wake of Detroit’s recent 9-14 struggles. Rubio has two seasons left on his contract after this season — valued at $29.2 million — compared to Jackson’s three remaining seasons.