coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com - 6/23/2009
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In an otherwise uninteresting upcoming NBA draft, the biggest story in my opinion will be whether or not the Knicks (who draft eighth overall) pull out all the strings to get Ricky Rubio who appears to be the perfect fit to quarterback D'Antoni's 7-seconds-or-less offense. The Knicks aside, ...
Ricky Rubio May Play in the NBA for Free
binarybasketball.com 6/25/2009 —
Ricky Rubio Dribbling Between Legs
Ricky Rubio might end up playing in the NBA for free. It appears as though there is a very real possibility that Ricky Rubio may be forced to play in the NBA and not even get to spend the paycheck he’ll get from the team.
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Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
myespn.go.com 6/26/2009 — We have been teased. As NBA fans, we were told we would get to see Ricky Rubio, one of the most exciting players on the planet, evolve into greatness before our eyes. Now plenty of people are suggesting -- insiders around Rubio, the GM of the team ...
Wolves Updates 6/29
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 —
HoopsAddict has video of Jonny Flynn from after his pre-draft workout in Toronto as well as an interview with Flynn after his workout in Washington, D.C..
From Sporting News: Q&A with Timberwolves G Jonny Flynn
Q: With the Timberwolves looking for a head coach, is ...
Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 3
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 —
From Marca.com (link and translation via HoopsHype ):
The best-case scenario, and Marca.com can confirm negotiations are under way, is making a trade with New York. David Lee and Nate Robinson look like the players most likely to be involved in the deal... According to sources close to the ...
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 ...
Knicks will call Timberwolves
blogs.nypost.com 6/26/2009 — By MARC BERMAN Knicks president Donnie Walsh said today he will call the Timberwolves to inquire about Ricky Rubio's availability in the wake of his father threatening the point-guard phenom would play in Spain the next two years. Walsh and...
Thoughts on Ricky Rubio
forumblueandgold.com 7/1/2009 —
A couple years ago I got to meet and hang out with Xavier, FB&G’s defacto European corrispondent, and at the time he said I needed to see more of this 16 year old named Ricky Rubio. Now, Rubio and his future plans are the talk of the NBA, ...
Wolves Updates 6/28
twolvesblog.com 6/28/2009 — From Ken Berger/CBS Sports:
As I tried to tell you on draft night, there's no need for this. Kahn isn't trading Rubio. He's not going to be a Knick, no matter how much agent Dan Fegan wants him to be. This should be the end of it. Except ... Hot items like Rubio have a long shelf life in ...
Where Will Ricky Rubio Play Next Year?
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I’ve been reading all kinds of reports about Ricky Rubio this weekend.
Frank Isola of the NY Daily News reports that the Rockets offered the Timberwolves Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks in exchange for Rubio. Minnesota ...
Spurs acquire Jefferson, say sources —
SI.com - NBA 6/23/2009
NEW YORK -- Two league sources confirm that Milwaukee and San Antonio have agreed to the framework of a deal that would send Richard Jefferson to San Antonio for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto. A source said the two sides are working ...
New York Knicks: What To Do At the Draft? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/24/2009
The New York Knicks were looking to acquire the Washington's fif th overall pick, but the Wizards traded it to the Minnesota Timerwolves yesterday.
Knicks president Donnie Walsh said there is a 95 percent chance New York will not make a move ...