Rubio may not be ready for camp : Minnesota guard Ricky Rubio says he is not sure if his surgically repaired left knee will be ready in time for training camp next fall. Rubio spoke to reporters Tuesday about his rehabilitation from the torn anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments his left knee, which he suffered back on March 9 against the Lakers. Rubio has a follow-up exam in a month with the specialist who performed his surgery. (Updated 04/10/2012)
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for start of 2012-13 season (Updated - 5/20/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Rubio was never given an official timetable for his return to action and now it seems like his injury could carry over into the early portion of next season. However, more will be known when he goes in for follow up exam in a few weeks. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his recovery over the next few months. Rubio averaged 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 2.22 steals during his rookie season and will be considered a high-end fantasy guard in all formats heading into 2012-13, as long as he is healthy. (Updated 04/10/2012).
After spending the last four seasons playing in Europe, Ricky Rubio, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, agreed to come to the United States this past offseason and will compete with Luke Ridnour for the starting point job in Minnesota. While he averaged just 6.5 points and 3.5 assists in 20 games with Regal Barcelona a year ago, many believe the Spaniard has the ability to be a Steve Nash-like point guard. He will be surrounded by a bunch of players that can score and should be able to facilitate the offense with his slick passing and court vision. Rubio comes to the NBA with plenty of hype and has the potential to be a sleeper in deeper leagues. Plan on drafting Rubio with a late-round pick in all formats, and in dynasty and keeper leagues he should be taken with a mid-round pick. (Updated 8/29/11)
