twolvesblog.com - 6/26/2009
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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 ...
Knicks Trying To Land Rubio In Post-Draft Deal?
rumorsandrants.com 6/26/2009 —
After making two moves on draft night the New York Knicks may not be done maneuvering. The Knicks grabbed the international sensation that is Darko Milicic in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson then added the No. 29 pick in the Draft from the Los Angeles Lakers and ...
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 Puts Off the NBA for Two Years
slamonline.com 7/2/2009 — by Ryne Nelson
So you want to watch Ricky Rubio play next season? Go buy a EuroleagueTV pass. Matter of fact, if there’s a two-year special, make good on the savings today.
If it wasn’t clear once the Wolves took Jonny Flynn with ...
Did David Kahn just outsmart the NBA?
redsarmy.com 6/26/2009 — All of the buzz about David Kahn is about how he stocked up on a bazillion point guards in the draft.. and how dumb he seems to be for doing it. But is he really? He said this morning on ESPN Radio that he had extensive talks with Ricky Rubio. Rubio's father said today that Ricky ...
Wolves Updates 6/29
twolvesblog.com 6/29/2009 —
HoopsAddict has video of Jonny Flynn from after his pre-draft workout in Toronto as well as an interview with Flynn after his workout in Washington, D.C..
From Sporting News: Q&A with Timberwolves G Jonny Flynn
Q: With the Timberwolves looking for a head coach, is ...
Timberwolves’ Choices Causing Problems
downswinging.com 6/28/2009 — Thursday night was the beginning of an era in Minnesota. The lowly Timberwolves, after a season of misfiring and some nifty deals, found themselves with two picks in the top six, and four in the first round. While many would argue that this year’s draft crop was one of the weaker classes ...
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 ...
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 to stay in Spain?
greenstreet.weei.com 6/26/2009 — Leading up the Draft Night there was chatter of Ricky Rubio’s preference to play in a big market. Minnesota certainly isn’t one, and now the flashy point guard may return to Spain.
Rubio’s father, Esteve, told the MARCA.com in ...
No Rubio at today's press conference
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 — From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press:
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 David ...
What Are We Going To Do With Flynn and Rubio? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/26/2009
I have said it time and time again... I just knew that Ricky Rubio would be in a Timberwolves uniform. The Timberwolves had the No. 5 and No. 6 pick in the 2009 draft. With the fifth pick the Timberwolves picked Ricky Rubio, a point guard. With the ...
Ricky Rubio to Stay in Spain? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/26/2009
The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 6/26/09
The morning after the 2009 NBA Draft has provided more questions than answers for some teams. The top of the list of questions include the Timberwolves, who now have two lottery pick point guards ...