MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn says he will travel to Spain to discuss the future of first-round draft pick Ricky Rubio with his Spanish team.

Kahn hopes to lower the price tag of Rubio's buyout clause. Kahn confirmed his plans in a text message to The Associated Press on Thursday. It was first reported by YahooSports.com.

Rubio is still under contract with DKV Joventut for the next two seasons. The Timberwolves drafted him with the fifth overall pick in June. But under his current deal, Rubio would have to pay $6.6 million to the team to leave Spain for the NBA.

The Timberwolves can only offer $500,000 to help Rubio under the rules of the collective bargaining agreement.