joshqpublic.com - 6/25/2009
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( ESPN 7:30PM ET ) Do the Grizz take an unwilling Ricky Rubio? Or do they stay local with Tyreke Evans? Or do they trade down? Lotta point guards in this draft. Lotta point guards. Who goes after everybody’s darling Ricky Rubio? I like me some Jonny Flynn. I like me some Jonny ...
Wolves introduce Flynn and Ellington but no Rubio
twolvesblog.com 6/27/2009 — From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press:
On the team's top draft choice, Ricky Rubio, Kahn said the Wolves will give the point guard whatever time and space he needs to work out his contract-buyout issue with his Spanish team. "If it means that we have to wait a year, we'll wait a year," Kahn said. ...
Rubio talk continues to linger
weblogs.newsday.com 6/26/2009 — On the day the Knicks introduced first round picks Jordan Hill and Toney Douglas to the media at the MSG Training Center, Walsh acknowledged that he planned to call his former protege, Timberwolves president David Kahn, to check in on the situation ...
Wolves have received calls about Rubio
twolvesblog.com 6/27/2009 — From Jonah Ballow/Timberwolves site (includes audio from Rubio's post-draft teleconference):
The Wolves have received phone calls from teams inquiring about the possibility of a deal for Rubio. At this time, Minnesota holds a variety of options after using the No. 5 overall pick on Thursday ...
Wolves Updates 6/26
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 — Dan Patrick/SI.com talked to David Kahn this morning about the team's draft picks (includes audio).
-- Kahn said that he's gotten two calls already today with trade offers for Rubio. And another team made an offer last night. Kahn said he's not shut off to listening to what other teams have ...
Wolves Draft Night
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 —
First Round:
Wolves take Ricky Rubio at #5
Wolves take Jonny Flynn at #6
Wolves take Ty Lawson at #18 ( traded to Denver for a future first-round draft pick acquired from Charlotte )
Wolves take Wayne Ellington at #28
Second Round:
Wolves take Nick Calathes at #45 ( traded ...
Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 2
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 —
From the Timberwolves site: Wolves Select Ricky Rubio at No. 5
From the Timberwolves site: Wolves Select Jonny Flynn at No. 6
From the Timberwolves site: Wolves Select Wayne Ellington at No. 28
From Chris Sheridan/ESPN:
A rival agent of Fegan's predicted that Minnesota ...
Skip the Exit to Planet Hyperbole
twolvesblog.com 7/6/2009 — Transformational was the word a strange guy who keeps making my day used to describe Ricky Rubio on draft night. Yes, David Kahn, you are always selling me something, but, so far, I’m buying it. I have no idea how you landed 18 year old Spanish phenom Ricky Rubio for Mike Miller and the ...
Wolves Updates 7/3
twolvesblog.com 7/3/2009 —
From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press:
The 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 Thursday. 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 ...
If Johnny Flynn Proves Himself In 2009-10, Wolves Should Ship Rubio
bleacherreport.com 7/7/2009 — Following David Kahn's initial draft as the new Wolves general manager, the vast majority of talk among fans has been about Spanish prodigy Rick Rubio, and justifiably so.
Rubio has been dubbed the next great NBA point guard by many experts ...
POSSIBLE PICKS FOR KNICKS AT NO. 8 —
NY Post: Sports 6/25/2009
> The Knicks, wrecked by Minnesota dealing for Washington's fifth pick, are not going to win the Ricky Rubio sweepstakes. Memphis point guard Tyreke Evans, whom the Knicks rate almost as high, should be gone when the Knicks pick at No. 8. ...
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