myespn.go.com - 7/7/2009
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The Minnesota Timberwolves' new president of basketball operations, David Kahn, created draft night intrigue when he drafted point guards with both the fifth (Ricky Rubio) and sixth (Jonny Flynn) picks. In the week-and-a-half since, the Timberwolves have held press conferences to introduce ...
Ricky Rubio's Nuclear Option
myespn.go.com 7/1/2009 — Already it seems a thousand articles have been written about the intricate dance unfolding between Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves. One thing that really impresses me: Minnesota GM David Kahn has skillfully removed the Rubio camp's ...
Rubio Joins Woods, Federer for a Close Shave
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — All NBA free agent and recent draftee signings (and economic crises) aside, the marketing world must go on. And, okay, recent Minnesota Timberwolves draftee Ricky Rubio gets in on the fun in this commercial for Gillette. He appears, briefly, in the midst of inspirational, cleanly shaven ...
Walters: El Periodico reports Rubio to remain in Spain
twolvesblog.com 7/2/2009 — From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press:
The Minnesota Timberwolves' top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season, El Periodico reported today. The ...
Rubio to Remain in Spain For Two More Years
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The rumors are true. Ricky Rubio will be forgoing the NBA and staying in Spain for another two years.
According to Charley Waters of the Pioneer Press,
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play ...
Report: Ricky Rubio will stay in Spain for two more years
sports.yahoo.com 7/2/2009 — Get ready for two more years of grainy Getty Images and YouTube clips, people. According to Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press , the flashy young Spaniard has decided to play out his European contract in Spain: The Minnesota Timberwolves ' top ...
If Ricky Rubio Really Wanted to Screw Minnesota
dimemag.com 7/2/2009 — We met Ricky Rubio and his family in the Dime/Levi’s Draft suite. Though it was a brief interaction, they didn’t seem like the type of people who would throw a giant temper tantrum until they got exactly what they wanted.
By fretting ...
Ricky Rubio Reportedly Staying in Spain
sportingnews.com 7/3/2009 — What's that old saying? Be careful of leaping before you look? According to the Pioneer Press , Rubio will play out his contract in Spain:
The Minnesota Timberwolves' top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play for his DKV ...
Video: Ricky Rubio Nike Commercial
youbeenblinded.com 7/3/2009 — NBA fans that wanted to see how Ricky Rubio held up against the league’s competition will have to wait two years according to reports out of Spain . Rubio will honor the final two years of his DKV Joventut contract, leaving the Minnesota ...
An interview with Ricky Rubio
zachls.blogspot.com 7/4/2009 — Ricky Rubio, recently drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, will reportedly remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season. It has nothing ...
Letter to Ricky Rubio
markmadsen.com 7/9/2009 — Since the day that we selected Ricky Rubio
with the 5th pick of the draft I think that we've all been very excited about the
possibility of him coming over this season. Yesterday I read in the newspaper
that there is a chance that he still ...
The Fundamentals —
BallerBlogger.com
Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel : “The possibility of guard Dwyane Wade signing an extension with the Miami Heat might be out the door even before the door opens. While Wade can sign an extension beginning Sunday, a league source confirmed Tuesday than an arcane NBA rule ...
2009 NBA Draft Winners and Losers —
The Red Zone Report
Plenty of teams improved themselves in one way or another. Some chose financial freedom; unloading costly players for cap room, or shipping unwanted picks or talent for some extra cash.
And while several teams made an impact with some solid selections in the draft, there were also quite a ...
A Rant of Sorts —
The Sports Geeks
Despite being on vacation for a week at a rather remote lake in northern Minnesota, I was able to stay in touch with the sports world while away. The following post is going to cover a variety of topics that I wanted to touch on. There are lots of things that get on my nerves, and ...
Linkage: A Critique of Lazy Media —
Hornets Hype
I missed this post from Minnesota T-Wolves blog Canis Hoopus when it came out a couple days after the draft, but I’m going to link to it anyway because it’s a great rant. It’s about the national media’s treatment of the Ricky Rubio circus, particularly the rampant use of ...
Regarding Little Birdies —
Canis Hoopus
No doubt that you have seen the Charlie Walters report about Ricky Rubio and two more years in Spain :
The Minnesota Timberwolves ' top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than ...
Ricky Rubio Will Sell You Razors He Can’t Use —
Hooped Up
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Gillette hooking up with baby faced Ricky Rubio for a razor commercial means Rubio madness is getting out of hand. Why? Well ...
Rubio-Watch —
Courtside
Rubio-Watch : TwinCities.com is reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves #5 draft pick Ricky Rubio will spend the next two years in Spain playing the final two years of his contract fo r DKV Joventut. We will keep you updated as more info becomes available on this decision.
Breaking News: Ricky Rubio Returning to Spain —
Dime Magazine
And there you have it. If a Spanish media outlet’s report this morning is accurate, Ricky Rubio has decided to stay in Spain for two years to finish his contract with DKV Joventut instead of trying to play in the NBA with the T-Wolves (or whatever team would have traded for him).
The ...
Rubio Will Remains in Spain for Two Years —
BallerBlogger.com
Charley Walter of the Pioneer Press reports :
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season, El Periodico ...
Ricky Rubio, Coming to a Commercial Break Near You —
FanHouse
by Tom Ziller He may not be willing to lace up his sneakers for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Spanish point guard prodigy Ricky Rubio won't hesistate to become an American pitchman. Via Canis Hoopus , the young Mr. Rubio appears in what would appear to be his first stateside ad campaign, ...
Points in the Paint —
BallerBlogger.com
Henry Abbott : “Already it seems a thousand articles have been written about the intricate dance unfolding between Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves. One thing that really impresses me: Minnesota GM David Kahn has skillfully removed the Rubio camp’s biggest threat. In ...
The Intangibles And The Rubio's. —
Bleacher Report - NBA
Unless your a complete bonehead, you know about David Kahn's situation on drafting Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn with the fifth and sixth pick in the draft.
Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn
Both are point guards, both have distribution skills, and ...
