Wolves' Rubio ready to play after missing five games
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 26: Ricky Rubio #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 26, 2016 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau says point guard Ricky Rubio is available to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night after missing the previous five games with a sprained right elbow.
Thibodeau told reporters after the team's morning shootaround that Rubio responded well to practice on Friday and was ready to go.
Rubio was injured at Sacramento during the second game of the season. He stayed in the Twin Cities during the team's recent three-game road trip to rehab his injury and was able to practice fully on Friday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Getting Rubio back will be key for the Timberwolves, who are off to a disappointing 2-5 start. Rookie Kris Dunn started in his place and second-year player Tyus Jones served as the primary backup.