Ricky Rubio (ankle) could return to game action next week, the Star Tribune's Kent Youngblood reports.

Rubio (ankle) could return to game action next week, the Star Tribune's Kent Youngblood reports.

Analysis:

This rules Rubio out for Friday and Saturday, with Monday's game in Dallas representing the soonest he could return from his lengthy absence. Zach LaVine and Mo Williams (who is out Wednesday) will handle the point guard duties for at least the rest of the week.