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 ...

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 ...

David Kahn on Ricky Rubio
myespn.go.com 7/7/2009 — The Minnesota Timberwolves' new president of basketball operations, David Kahn, created draft night intrigue when he drafted point guards with both the fifth (Ricky Rubio) and sixth (Jonny Flynn) picks. In the week-and-a-half since, the Timberwolves ...

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 ...

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, ...

No Rubio at today's press conference
blogs.twincities.com 6/26/2009 — The Timberwolves will hold a 3 p.m. news conference today to introduce first-round draft choices Jonny Flynn of Syracuse and Wayne Ellington of North Carolina. No. 1 pick Ricky Rubio won't be in attendance. Wolves president of basketball of operations...

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 ...

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.  ...

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 ...

Rubio to Remain in Spain For Two More Years
davissportsdeli.com 7/2/2009 — // –> // –> // –> The rumors are true. Ricky Rubio will be forgoing the NBA and staying in Spain for another two years. According to Charley Waters of the Pioneer Press, The Minnesota Timberwolves’ top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play ...

Wolves will to wait for solution on Rubio — FOXSports.com News for NBA 6/29/2009
While NBA executives across the league try to pry Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio away from the Timberwolves, team president David Kahn is in no hurry to deal. One of the biggest reasons many believe Rubio is available is also the biggest reason why ...

Ricky Rubio Just Doesn't Fit in Minnesota — Bleacher Report - NBA 6/29/2009
  Ricky Rubio has made a name for himself in the past few weeks. Not only through his play, which has been compared to stars like Pete Maravich and Jason Kidd, but also through his off-court problems. One more was added after the NBA ...

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 ...