dimemag.com - 6/27/2009
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Has anyone bothered to find out what Al Jefferson thinks of all this? Friday’s NBA Draft aftermath still focused primarily on the Timberwolves, specifically on them picking Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn back-to-back. It’s to the point where Minnesota GM David Kahn wrote an open letter ...
myespn.go.com - 6/26/2009
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myespn.go.com —
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 ...
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Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
canishoopus.com - 6/27/2009
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canishoopus.com —
I don't talk all that much about my
real life on this blog but I do want...
to bring up something to provide a bit of context about one of the most notable aspects of the entire Rubio circus that will continue to develop over the course of the ...
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Rubio on Record
twolvesblog.com - 6/27/2009
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twolvesblog.com —
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. ...
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Wolves introduce Flynn and Ellington but no Rubio
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/27
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
... Imagine If… NESN No moves are good moves: Celtics stay intact through draft Celtics Town Phew: My Reaction to the Boston Celtics' 2009 NBA Draft Layup Drill Rasheed Wallce on Celtics, Spurs wishlist Guruilla.com 2009 NBA Draft Grades Metro New nest on Hawk Hill Tennessean Celtics choose UTM's Lester Hudson Southern Illinoisan Mullins lands spot on two summer league teams Dime Mag More Minnesota drama with Rubio, and Amar’e to the Lakers? Connecticut Post ...
Daily Links 6/27
CelticsBlog —
... draft Celtics Town Phew: My Reaction to the Boston Celtics' 2009 NBA Draft Layup Drill Rasheed Wallce on Celtics, Spurs wishlist Guruilla.com 2009 NBA Draft Grades Metro New nest on Hawk Hill Tennessean Celtics choose UTM's Lester Hudson Southern Illinoisan Mullins lands spot on two summer league teams Dime Mag More Minnesota drama with Rubio, and Amar’e to the Lakers? Connecticut ...
Top Five Centers in the NBA, Going into 2009-2010
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... rebounds (11.7 per game), steals, assists and also minutes, with 34.9 minutes per game. He also started 74 games out of his 81 appearances, finally cementing a place in the Knicks’ starting five. “DaWhite” Howard became a regular double-double threat under Mike D’antoni and in general one of the more exciting players in the league. Will there also be a playoff for him this season?
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“Big Al” has really blossomed since moving to Minnesota from Boston, ...
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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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
WT: David Kahn: Why?
thesportsbank.net 6/27/2009 —
Why?
I think that’s the question just about every Timberwolves fan, nay, every basketball fan is asking after Minnesota’s back-to-back Rubio-Flynn selections on Thursday night. Drafting two, pass-first, below-average shooting, but pure traditional point guards with consecutive lottery ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rubio?
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 — From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune:
Rubio’s chilly reaction to being Minnesota-bound and his pending $6.6 million buyout from his Spanish pro team begs the question whether he will even play at Target Center next season, or ever. His agent is Dan Fegan, the same guy who represented Yi Jianlian ...
Timberwolves 2009 Draft Recap
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 —
After a scathing post-draft article in 2008, I feel I owe the Timberwolves a moment of praise following their masterful 2009 effort. Let the haters say what they will, Kahn took the two best players on the board with his back-to-back #5 and #6 ...
Shanoff's W.U.C.: Rubio Draft's Biggest Loser
sportingnews.com 6/26/2009 — Today's Calls: Ricky Rubio vs. the T'wolves, Jonny Flynn vs. Blake Griffin, James Harden vs. Stephen Curry, DeJuan Blair vs. the NBA, Brandon Jennings vs. Tyler Hansbrough, Vince Carter vs. Shaq, Jimmy Fallon vs. Tiger Woods and More.
The Opening ...
If Rubio Walks, I'm Just As Happy With Flynn —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/27/2009
I've known about Jonny Flynn for quite some time now, and I was always intrigued with him. It's only until my last two days of deep research on him, that I've now realized why the Timberwolves took Jonny.
In plain retrospective, Jonny Flynn is ...
