The Minnesota Timberwolves were rumored to be entertaining a trade of Ricky Rubio ahead of the deadline. The Wolves decided to keep Rubio but it's unclear how he fits with the team in the long-term as they build around Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.

Rubio signed a four-year, $55 million extension before the 14-15 season with the Wolves.

"When you are signed to a contract, you can not control (the situation)," said Rubio. "Before the All-Star break, they spoke the possibility of trading me because teams want to change things if they're not doing well. Now I feel comfortable and I think they won't trade me anywhere."

The Wolves could be one season away from contending for a playoff spot.

"We have a great future. We're a young team that has high expectations. But there have been young teams in this organization that have not made it. We have the pieces to be in the playoffs."