Timberwolves feel no rush to extend Ricky Rubio's contract

Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton said he's optimistic that the team and point guard Ricky Rubio will negotiate a contract extension but insisted there is no urgency.

"If we can get something done sooner, great. If not, we're not necessarily in a rush," Newton said Thursday after a pre-training camp workout.

The Wolves and Rubio's agent, Dan Fegan, have been able to negotiate since July 1 and have until Oct. 31. Newton said the sides are in "constant contact" but stopped short of calling that "negotiations."

"Knowing Ricky the person, he wants to be here," Newton said. "We just have to deal with his agent."

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