myespn.go.com - 7/1/2009
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Already it seems a thousand articles have been written about the intricate dance unfolding between Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves. One thing that really impresses me: Minnesota GM David Kahn has skillfully removed the Rubio camp's biggest threat. In any normal situation they would ...
twincities.com - 7/2/2009
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twincities.com —
The Minnesota 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 today. The ...
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Shooter Now: Timberwolves' draft pick Ricky Rubio ...
thehoopdoctors.com - 7/2/2009
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thehoopdoctors.com —
July 2, 2009 - Dr. J-Water We’d like
to give a shout out to The Hoop Doctors...
reader Jeff Davies for giving us the heads up on the new Gillette commercial called “The Moments” featuring Derek Jeter, Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, ...
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Did Gillette Jump the Gun on the Ricky Rubio Spot?
sports.yahoo.com - 7/2/2009
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sports.yahoo.com —
Get ready for two more years of grainy
Getty Images and YouTube clips, people. According to Charley...
Walters of the Pioneer Press , the flashy young Spaniard has decided to play out his European contract in Spain: The Minnesota Timberwolves ' top ...
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Report: Ricky Rubio will stay in Spain for two more years
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BallerBlogger.com —
... Henry Abbott: “Already it seems a thousand articles have been written about the intricate dance unfolding between Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves. One thing that really impresses me: Minnesota GM David Kahn has skillfully removed the Rubio camp’s biggest threat. In any normal situation they would have said give us what we want or we’ll stay in Europe. But before the music even really started, right there on draft night, Kahn was assuring everyone that Rubio might stay in Europe and that’s just fine. The Timberwolves, ...
Wolves Updates 7/1 Part 3
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
... From TrueHoop:
One thing that really impresses me: Minnesota GM David Kahn has skillfully removed the Rubio camp's biggest threat. In any normal situation they would have said give us what we want or ...
If Ricky Rubio Really Wanted to Screw Minnesota
Dime Magazine —
... of even considering something like this. (1) The general impression of Ricky as a nice, marketable kid would change drastically. He’d quickly turn into one of the most-hated sports figures around. (2) There’s always the chance that Minnesota could draft him again in 2010. Then it would all be for naught. A crazy hypothetical situation - and if our interaction with Rubio was any real reflection on the type of person that he is, there’s no way he’d do something like this. Source: True Hoop
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Orlando Magic —
... But it won't matter because if he wants to return to the NBA, the Timberwolves still hold the rights to him. So Ricky, it really doesn't matter if you don't want to play for Minny, just try to make the best of it, okay? ...
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sports.yahoo.com 6/26/2009 — Leading up to the NBA Draft there was chatter of Ricky Rubio's preference to play in a big market. Well, Minnesota certainly isn't one , and according to the Spanish sports site Marca.com , the father of the new Timberwolves point guard says his son ...
Holding All The Cards
gofor2.net 6/30/2009 — The Associated Press and SI.com have reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves are content to let Ricky Rubio’s contract situation play itself out . The Timberwolves can do this because they are holding literally all of the cards here, and Rubio is the one who has everything to lose.
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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.
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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 ...
Ricky Rubio Stateside?
mysportsrumors.com 6/29/2009 — Even before the NBA Draft began there were numerous question marks around Spainish phenom Ricky Rubio . The questions were mainly what team would he be willing to play for. One of the teams many had doubts about were the Minnesota Timberwolves and we’re finding out really quick his ...
Wolves Updates 6/29 Part 3
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 — From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press:
Taylor said he hasn't been involved in any conversations with Rubio, who was chosen by the Wolves with the No. 5 selection in last week's NBA draft and reportedly was set to fly to Minneapolis on Saturday with his father to meet with team president of ...
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?
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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 ...
Wolves Updates 6/29 Part 2
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 — From Charlie Walters/Pioneer Press:
Ricky Rubio seems as confused about where he'll be playing next season as the team that drafted him last week, the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I have more uncertainty about my future now than before the draft; every minute I'm in a different place," the ...
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 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 ...
