nypost.com - 6/28/2009
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> A representative for Ricky Rubio's agency in Spain told The Post yesterday the 18-year-old flamboyant point-guard phenom is receiving offers this weekend to play for a club in Turkey and Real Madrid, which would decrease the likelihood of him...
nydailynews.com - 6/29/2009
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nydailynews.com —
Ricky Rubio was reportedly in Minnesota this weekend
to meet with Wolves GM David Kahn, whose decision...
to draft the Spanish guard is looking better by the minute. Mitch Lawrence in Sunday's Daily News reported that the Wolves turned down a deal ...
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Knicks don't have knack to land Rubio
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
yougabsports.com - 6/29/2009
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yougabsports.com —
OK, how is it that an 18 year
old Euro can hold an NBA team, and by...
extension the NBA hostage? I know, I know, 17 year old Kobe Bryant pulled the same crap 12 years ago, but damn, there are some differences. Kobe Bryant truly was ready for prime time, Rubio isn't. Rubio ...
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Ricky Rubio - What?
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New York Post on Rubio
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
... From Marc Berman/New York Post:
A representative for Ricky Rubio's agency in Spain told The Post yesterday the 18-year-old flamboyant point-guard phenom is receiving offers this weekend to play for a club in Turkey and Real Madrid, which would decrease ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Marc Berman of the New York Post: “A representative for Ricky Rubio’s agency in Spain told The Post yesterday the 18-year-old flamboyant point-guard phenom is receiving offers this weekend to play for a club in Turkey and Real Madrid, which would decrease the likelihood of him playing in the NBA next season. Meanwhile, Knicks team president Donnie Walsh spoke to Timberwolves general manager David Kahn yesterday. According to a source, Kahn’s being patient and is not interested in talking trade yet and is “trying to keep him.” Tim ...
Where Will Ricky Rubio Play Next Year?
Basketball Fiend —
... to land Rubio if David Kahn decides to trade him. Meanwhile, Rubio has also received offers to play for Real Madrid and a club team in Turkey. Offers like those will make it difficult for Kahn to keep Rubio in Minnesota this season, as he is reportedly trying to do. Though it is the opinion of TwinCities.com writer Charley Waters, who ...
Speed Read: Mo Saves #500 As Mets Melt Again
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... • A teenager is being congratulated for driving like three times the speed limit in New Hamsphire.
• Free Shawn Estes!
• TNT’s play-by-play man for NASCAR was suspended from yesterday’s broadcast for a “loud and public confrontation” that took place at his hotel the other night. Nobody in the booth mentioned their missing colleague, Bill Weber.
• Ricky Rubio is now faced with the harrowing dilemma of whether to live in Minnesota or Turkey.
• Hey, when ...
Kahn’s Fight to the Death: Rubio vs. the Wolves
The Big Lead —
... on the situation. We thought there was a 24-hour window after the draft in which Rubio could get dealt, but now this Kahn clown is just going to two PGs. Guess he figures if Rubio must go back to Europe for a year or two, he’s got Bassy Telfair - who had the ...
Timberwolves Still Chasing Ricky Rubio
Basketball Fiend —
... of Rubio coming to the Wolves next season had improved. Is it just me or has this Rubio situation been continuing on and on in circles? Before the draft, Rubio seemed a sure bet to come to the NBA next season. Then he was drafted fifth overall by Timberwolves, followed by Jonny Flynn, and the trade rumors came flying in . New York and Houston were primary targets , but nothing materialized. When the trade offers fell short, the international teams came calling. First Real Madrid , then Barcelona . As it turns out, though, the international teams weren’t ...
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Overseas Teams Interested In Rubio
sportingnews.com 6/29/2009 — Minnesota isn't the only team that wants Ricky Rubio.
Tim Shea, a representative for Rubio’s agency in Spain told the New York Post that he expects a Turkish club to formally offer the 18-year-old point guard a chance to play in Turkey. The ...
Ricky Rubio likely to stay in Spain for at least one year
tonyblogs.net 6/26/2009 — It was rumored that Ricky Rubio was not very happy to be chosen by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio was not in attendance at today's media session in Minnesota where last night's draft picks were introduced, furthering that speculation.
The Pioneer Press is reporting that Rubio's father ...
Rubio to Remain in Spain For Two More Years
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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 ...
Turkey makes $3M offer to Rubio
novafantasysports.com 6/29/2009 — According to the New York Post, Ricky Rubio has an offer from a team in Turkey and may not play in the NBA next season. There have also been reported offers from Real Madrid, but the offer from Turkey includes $3 million ($2 million going towards the buyout with his current team). The T-Wolves ...
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 ...
TIMBERWOLVES: Wolves Select Ricky Rubio at No. 5
nba.com 6/26/2009 — Ricky Rubio Audio Ricky Rubio, a 6-4 guard from Spain, averaged 10.0 points and 6.1 assists per game for DKV Joventut Badalona (Spain) during the 2008-09 season. In four seasons with DKV Joventut Badalona of the Spanish ACB League, Rubio averaged 7.2 ...
TIMBERWOLVES: The Latest On Rubio
nba.com 6/27/2009 — David Kahn on Ricky Rubio Ricky Rubio Thursday Teleconference Patience is a virtue. The Ricky Rubio situation will take time due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his buyout with DKV Joventut. "It's been a very hard period for he and ...
Ricky Rubio Would Play for Free
myespn.go.com 6/25/2009 — Ricky Rubio's Spanish team, DKV Joventut, has a powerful bargaining chip. The buyout Rubio would need to join the NBA -- being negotiated down as we speak -- could be worth a similar amount as his rookie NBA contract. In other words, he could make ...
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.
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The (Not So) Foreign Flavor —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/28/2009
Ricky Rubio- Started for the Spainish National this summer at the age of 17. Was more amazing is that he made the team at 15. The last Spainard with this much potenial was a young 7ft swingman of a SF, barely 220 pounds, lanky manboy Pau Gasol picked ...
