Ricky Rubio's agent and the Minnesota Timberwolves have discussed a contract extension for the point guard and talks will continue until the Oct. 31 deadline.

"I'm loyal," Rubio said. "I want to give them back what they gave me there: a lot of love."

Rubio would become a restricted free agent if the two sides cannot reach a new deal.

Flip Saunders must decide on the Timberwolves' vision of Rubio as a franchise cornerstone.