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Grizzlies plan visit, talk with Spaniard Ricky Rubio : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
Posted by mbollobas on May 22, 2009 at 3:21 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal Why are we surprised Rubio doesn't want to come? Gasol played well while here, but Memphis practically cheered him out the door. Rubio lives and plays now in Barcelona, one of the top 3 cultural and classy ...
NBA Draft Roundup, May 24
draftexpress.com — What is will Ricky Rubio's decision to come over come down to?... How could Nick Calathes' signing... with Panathinaikos help his draft stock?... What's the word on some of the newer rumors concerning the draft?... (more) NBA Draft Roundup, May 24
Ricky Rubio: Bursting with Potential, but No Quick Fix
Ricky Rubio: Bursting with Potential, but No Quick Fix
myespn.go.com — Ricky Rubio, a candidate to become the most gifted passer in European basketball history, has fooled the... Real Madrid defense again. They're protecting against the drive -- he is clever enough to beat his defender with the dribble -- but he spots his ... (more) Ricky Rubio: Bursting with Potential, but No Quick Fix
Rubio Not Speaking but Someone is Saying Alot
Rubio Not Speaking but Someone is Saying Alot
3shadesofblue.com — From what people around the league are saying, Rubio’s camp may already be sending out feelers indicating... that he’s not interested in the least bit in playing in Memphis. "Rubio doesn’t want to go to Memphis, and he especially does not want to pay money out of his own pocket with that huge ... (more) Rubio Not Speaking but Someone is Saying Alot
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BallerBlogger.com — ... Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal:  “An Internet report that Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio may not want to play in Memphis remained just talk Thursday to the Grizzlies as team officials prepared to visit the potential No. 2 overall draft pick. Griz general manager Chris Wallace and head coach Lionel Hollins will board a plane bound for Spain this afternoon so they can watch Rubio play Saturday in an ACB League playoff game. Wallace referred to the trip as a routine scouting mission in which they also plan to interview the 18-year-old ...

Could Rubio Slip to No. 3, Create Chaos?
The Baseline — ... The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports the Grizzlies will be visiting Ricky Rubio to get a closer look at him. But ...

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commercialappeal.com 6/9/2009 — If Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio indeed comes to the America and visits NBA teams before the draft, the Grizzlies expect to be part of the tour. The 18-year-old's plans are still foreign to Griz general manager Chris Wallace, but several media ...
Grizzlies GM and coach in Spain to watch Rubio
hittheboards.com 5/25/2009 — According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal , Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace and coach Lionel Hollins were in Spain this weekend to watch Spanish phenom Ricky Rubio . The Grizzlies hold the second overall pick in this year's draft and rumors have circulated that Rubio, who wants to play for the ...
No Memphis visit planned for Rubio
blogs.commercialappeal.com 6/5/2009 — The Grizzlies have not scheduled a workout/meeting in Memphis with 18-year-old Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. A team insider said the Griz were unaware of Rubio's exact plans - whether he would work out for any NBA team or simply...
Grizzlies hearing buzz of interest : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 5/21/2009 — Posted by tayl195 on May 21, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal I'm not sure if the Grizz will keep the pick nor thier process for for determining exactly who to select, but who ever it is need to be able to play defense. I've only ...
Ricky Rubio may not be good match for Grizzlies in NBA draft - Scott Howard-Cooper - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 6/13/2009 — A rival general manager is on the phone discussing the Grizzlies' options with the No. 2 pick. Ricky Rubio is the second-best prospect in the draft, he says, echoing the feeling of most peers, and Rubio would make Memphis better. But ..."If I'm the ...
Reports say Rubio not interested in Memphis
nydailynews.com 5/25/2009 — Ricky Rubio isn't making any friends in Memphis, where according to reports he is telling the Grizzlies not to select him with the No. 2 overall pick. That could be bad news for Hasheem Thabeet and good news for the Knicks, who would love to make ...
Ricky Rubio to workout for Grizzlies?
3shadesofblue.com 6/4/2009 — According to the Sacramento Bee's Ailene Voisin : One of the more interesting tidbits of information coming out of the pre-draft workouts the last two days in Oakland is word that the agent for Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio is suddenly amenable to participating in interviews and ...
Often youngest on court, Ricky Rubio boasts polish, experience : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal
commercialappeal.com 5/25/2009 — Posted by new_skool91 on May 24, 2009 at 12:54 a.m. Reply to this post | Suggest removal OK - near a quadruple double while playing in his age range, and three triple doubles for the tournament? That's impressive. His body will eventually mature, and ...
Spanish star Rubio makes waves at 18
oregonlive.com 5/26/2009 — Ricky Rubio is using his skyrocketing stock to reportedly start making demands.
2009 NBA Draft: Hey Gift Horse, I'm Looking At You! Part 1
3shadesofblue.com 5/26/2009 — I am still basking in the after glow of the good fortune our Memphis Grizzlies received during the 2009 NBA draft lottery. It has perhaps been the best time for the Memphis Grizzlies since the first playoff game in the Pyramid. However, since the Grizzlies missed out on the obvious fit in ...
2009 NBA Mock Draft: Blake Griffin Or Ricky Rubio to The Clippers?Bleacher Report - NBA 5/22/2009
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Nuggets-Lakers Game 2: Nuggets Recover Their Heads, Earn Split DecisionBleacher Report - NBA 5/22/2009
The first 18 minutes of Denver’s 106-103 Game Two victory over the Lakers provided a glimpse into Denver’s not-so-illustrious recent history. The Nuggets big men played with no competitive fire whatsoever. Nene committed the egregious ...
How good is Spain's Ricky Rubio?NBA.com: News 5/22/2009
Game 1 of the Spanish ACB league playoffs. Numerous NBA executives and head coaches such as Sacramento's Geoff Petrie and the Los Angeles Clippers' Mike Dunleavy have made the trek out to the capital of Spain to watch DKV Joventut take on Real Madrid ...
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The NBA draft is in 34 days, and between now and then, there will be a trade rumor or some draft speculation on an almost hourly basis. So, I would caution people from getting overly panicky about every item that is written. You will drive yourself ...