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 Wants Out
myespn.go.com 7/23/2009 — Posted by Kevin Arnovitz From the Associated Press : Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first-round draft pick to the NBA. Timberwolves ...

Rubio on Record
canishoopus.com 6/27/2009 — 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 ...

Where Will Ricky Rubio Play Next Year?
davissportsdeli.com 6/29/2009 — // –> // –> // –> // –> 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 ...

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 ...

Ricky Rubio Trade Options
thesportsbank.net 6/29/2009 — by: David Kay The Timberwolves got their man on draft night. When they traded Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Wizards for the number five pick, Minnesota was targeting Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, even trying to move up to the number two spot to assure that they landed him. As it ...

The Ricky Rubio Roundup: NBA Draft 2009
interbasket.net 6/25/2009 — A gathering of Ricky Rubio-related quotes and articles... continually updated throughout the day

If Ricky Rubio Really Wanted to Screw Minnesota
dimemag.com 7/2/2009 — We met Ricky Rubio and his family in the Dime/Levi’s Draft suite. Though it was a brief interaction, they didn’t seem like the type of people who would throw a giant temper tantrum until they got exactly what they wanted. By fretting ...

Anybody seen Ricky Rubio at El Meson?
blogs2.startribune.com 6/29/2009 — To address the little birdie and Charley Walters’ “report” that Ricky Rubio was in town — or due in town — yesterday to meet with David Kahn… Honestly, I don’t know. I’ve worked to confirm it, which ...

Minnesota's Unrequited Love for Ricky Rubio
myespn.go.com 6/26/2009 — The day before the NBA draft, Ricky Rubio played word association. I said "Sacramento," and he said "Nice weather." I said "Oklahoma City," and he said "My best friend lives near there." I said ...

Timberwolves content waiting on Ricky Rubio — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/30/2009
MINNEAPOLIS - Four days after Ricky Rubio was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears that the teenage Spanish sensation has become the most wanted man in the NBA. Executives...

Minnesota T'Wolves Hazed in Uncertainty, Rubio Might Just Be a Waste — Bleacher Report - NBA 6/30/2009
So, we’ve stirred up international bias, describing the 18-year old as Pete Maverich and anointed Ricky Rubio as NBA’s next elite point guard. Only playing next season would have revealed the truth, whether the Spaniard is NBA caliber ...

Ricky Rubio Trade Possibilities — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/1/2009
Being a big Timberwolves fan, I want to see the point guard phenom in a Timberwolves jersey.  Realistically, there is a strong possibility it won’t happen, and he could be dealt to a bigger market team at Ricky Rubio’s ...

Steve Aschburner: Patience essential in Wolves' dance with Rubio — SI.com - NBA 7/2/2009
Despite calls to trade Ricky Rubio, the T'wolves would be smart to wait, writes Steve Aschburner.

Why The "Taking Curry Over Rubio" Talks Make Me Angry — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
I hear a lot of chit chat, a lot of BS, and nonsense. And quite frankly I'm sick of it. It all starts with the NBA draft of '09, when David Kahn decided to draft Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn—two point guards, back-to-back. Some would argue ...