sportingnews.com - 9/2/2009
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Almost immediately after news hit that point guard Ricky Rubio would be staying in Spain by agreeing to a contract with Barcelona, word on the blogosphere spread that Rubio would be traded to the Knicks for David Lee and Nate Robinson. It was utterly bogus chatter and made little sense at any ...
redsarmy.com - 9/2/2009
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You can't blame the Timberwolves now. David Kahn
took Ricky Rubio at his word... that he wanted...
to come to the NBA. But when push came to shove... after all the strings were pulled and the hoops jumped-through... Ricky Rubio screwed them . "Going to Minnesota would ...
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Ricky Rubio is afraid of big boy basketball
myespn.go.com - 9/2/2009
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myespn.go.com —
Ricky Rubio will not play in Minnesota this
year. According to several reports and a statement from...
DKV Joventut, he will instead play for Regal Barcelona, which has negotiated for his rights. ESPN's Chris Sheridan and Ric Bucher report : The ...
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Ricky Rubio in Barcelona, the Timberwolves in the Cold
canishoopus.com - 9/2/2009
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More photos » by Frank Franklin II -
AP Browse more photos » Well, there it is. ...
Closure...for now. With the news that Ricky Rubio will spend, at ...
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Sticky Ricky
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Wolves Updates 9/2
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
Can't Stop Bleeding posts some video footage of the Ricky Rubio introductory press conference in Barcelona.
From Stop-n-Pop/Canis Hoopus: Sticky Ricky
From Jonah Bronstein/Niagara Gazette: BASKETBALL: Flynn would've ...
IC Cold Links: Marquis Daniels Officially Gone; Low Expectations For Pacers
Indy Cornrows —
... Speaking of ESPN, Eight Points, Nine Seconds takes the WWL's NBA experts to task for predicting a decline in the standings for the Pacers. I guess they think Jarrett Jack was REALLY good and that Mike Dunleavy will return in worse shape than his 2007-08 season. Of course, Dunleavy may actually be in better shape, let alone on equal footing compared to that 2007-08 year, but I understand folks wanting him to prove it. Heck, I want him to prove it.
Debunking Tall Tales Surrounding Rubio - Sean Deveney Of all the Ricky ...
The Wolves Case Scenario
Hardwood Paroxysm —
Hey, everybody! There’s a line! Let’s all get in line!
What are we in line for?
“Oh, this is the line to talk about how the Wolves didn’t screw up by drafting two point guards, only getting one, not addressing their painful void at small guard, drafting a Jonas brother reject even though it was painfully obvious he had strong feelings about where he wanted to be drafted, and now have not only managed to look impotent, but gave away a significant trade asset in Foye and Miller’s contract, and how’s it’s totally ...
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Timberwolves still working to land Rubio
twincities.com 8/21/2009 — Timberwolves President David Kahn has made a second trip to Spain to try to learn more about what it will take to get Ricky Rubio, the team's No. 1 draft pick, to Minnesota. It's still unclear whether the 18-year-old point guard could get out of his ...
The NBA Gets Rick Rolled
sports-central.org 9/7/2009 — The Ricky Rubio saga is over, at least for now. He's staying in Spain. SC's Scott Shepherd, with a little help from Rick Astley, writes that NBA fans were duped by all the hype that surrounds the 19-year-old Spanish phenom.
Timberwolves still working to land Rubio
twincities.com 8/21/2009 — Timberwolves President David Kahn has made a second trip to Spain to try to learn more about what it will take to get Ricky Rubio, the team's No. 1 draft pick, to Minnesota.
More reaction to Rubio news
twolvesblog.com 9/2/2009 —
From TrueHoop: Ricky Rubio in Barcelona, the Timberwolves in the Cold
The truth, to me, is -- in that scenario Kahn's draft night is being judged short-term while it is really a long-term plan. (Not to mention, have you heard David Kahn talk? He is not dumb. Anyone could tell you that.) ...
Rubio plans to stay in Spain for two more years
scoresreport.com 9/1/2009 —
Minnesota GM David Kahn said that there was an agreement in place to bring Ricky Rubio to the NBA this season, but in the end, the young Spaniard decided that he’d rather play in his home country for two more seasons .
Yet just as the team appeared to be putting the finishing ...
Report: Rubio signs with Regal Barcelona
ripcityproject.com 8/26/2009 — Finally something to wash the bitter taste of boredom out of my mouth. No more Joe Smith signing or Ramon Sessions Sweeptstakes or where will AI go or Michael Beasley talk. Here is some blockbuster rumor/news of the day that you can sink your teeth into. Reports are coming left and right that ...
Wolves Updates 9/1
twolvesblog.com 9/1/2009 —
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune:
News reports on both sides of the Atlantic on Monday night said Ricky Rubio will stay in Spain and play for a Barcelona team until at least 2011. But as this mysterious serial now stretches into its third full month, a question still remains: Is this ...
Timberwolves Still Chasing Ricky Rubio
davissportsdeli.com 8/31/2009 — Photo credit: Getty Images
According to a report from ESPN.com, David Kahn is in Spain again, courting Ricky Rubio.
Minnesota Timberwolves general manager David Kahn spent the weekend in Spain in his latest attempt to bring Ricky Rubio to the NBA.
There was no official word on whether ...
Wolves hope Rubio situation solved soon
thesportsbank.net 8/20/2009 —
By Andy Weise
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn has remained plenty busy this summer with the Wolves and it seems like he has one final thing to do: solve the Ricky Rubio buyout. Sources close to the Wolves and thesportsbank.net believe the chances of ...
Report: Rubio to sign with Barcelona
greenstreet.weei.com 8/26/2009 — Two months after being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the fifth pick in the NBA Draft, Ricky Rubio finally knows where he is playing basketball next season.
The DKV Joventut guard will sign a six-year contract with FC Barcelona, according ...
"Mozart" to the New York Knicks? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 9/2/2009
Note: Also seen at Protect the Paint.
The Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves at an interesting fork in the road, and judging by June's draft in which they took point guards with both the fifth and the sixth picks, one they anticipated all ...
