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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 Spanish, “With this pick, it is possible that ...
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Report: Rubio's Dad Says Son May Stay In Spain
nba.fanhouse.com 6/26/2009 — by Gary Washburn According to the Spanish news website Marca.com, the father of new Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio may remain in Spain for a few more years rather than play in the NBA. According to Esteve Rubio, "Ahora mismo, es muy ...
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 ...
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 ...
Busting on Hasheem Thabeet
nba.fanhouse.com 6/19/2009 — by Tom Ziller As with Ricky Rubio , FanHouse's Matt Moore and Tom Ziller debate the merits of spending a precious high draft pick on Tanzanian center Hasheem Thabeet . The 7'3 tower has been rumored anywhere from No. 2 (Memphis) to No. 6 ...
DraftExpress: Wolves are the wildcard
twolvesblog.com 6/22/2009 — From Jonathan Givony/DraftExpress:
The wildcard in all this are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who could throw a wrench in things by trading up to #2 to take Ricky Rubio. Sources say that Rubio’s camp has warmed up significantly to David Kahn and the Timberwolves organization as of late, and ...
HowardtheDunk.com Mock Draft 2.0
howardthedunk.com 6/25/2009 — Here is our updated mock draft. It’s likely that Minnesota acquired another pick to move up for Ricky Rubio, but our mock doesn’t have projected trades.
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What the Timberwolves Won't Do: Nothing
myespn.go.com 6/25/2009 — There has been talk about Minnesota trading up for the second pick to get Ricky Rubio, which of course may or may not happen. Minnesota certainly has plenty of trade assets, with the fifth, sixth, 18th and 28th picks in the first round, to go with ...
Two Big Nets Rumors As We Approach Draft
netsarescorching.com 6/25/2009 — Via the DraftExpress live blog :
-A complicated three-way trade involving New Jersey, Minnesota and Memphis, which would send Devin Harris to Minnesota, the #5 and #6 picks to Memphis and Ricky Rubio and Craig Smith to New Jersey.
-New Jersey is also heavily shopping Vince Carter around in ...
A Final Guess at the NBA Draft Lottery
thebiglead.com 6/25/2009 — Last minute stab at a mock lottery. Mock (ha!) us later when only two of these are correct.
1. LA Clippers - Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
2. Memphis - Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut.
3. Oklahoma City - Ricky Rubio, Spain
4. Sacramento - Tyreke ...
Trade Coming? Wolves Draft Ricky Rubio, Jonny Flynn
nba.fanhouse.com 6/26/2009 — by Matt Watson When the Kings opted for Tyreke Evans with the fourth pick, Ricky Rubio fell to the Timberwolves at No. 5. Considering it wasn't that long ago that Rubio was talked about as a potential No. 1 pick, you can't blame Minnesota for taking ...
Ricky Rubio Excited About Playing in Minnesota
sportingnews.com 6/26/2009 — Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio was drafted No. 5 overall by the Timberwolves. He was the first of three point guards selected by Minnesota in the first round, along with Jonny Flynn and Ty Lawson. Lawson was traded to Denver, but, based on a live chat ...
2009 NBA Draft Results: First and Second Round
mkrob.com 6/26/2009 —
1. Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin, F, Oklahoma
2. Memphis Grizzlies – Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
3. Oklahoma City Thunder – James Harden, G, Arizona State
4. Sacramento Kings – Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
5. Minnesota Timberwolves – Ricky Rubio, G, Spain
6. Minnesota ...
Shanoff's W.U.C.: Rubio Draft's Biggest Loser
sportingnews.com 6/26/2009 — Today's Calls: Ricky Rubio vs. the T'wolves, Jonny Flynn vs. Blake Griffin, James Harden vs. Stephen Curry, DeJuan Blair vs. the NBA, Brandon Jennings vs. Tyler Hansbrough, Vince Carter vs. Shaq, Jimmy Fallon vs. Tiger Woods and More.
The Opening ...
Report: Ricky Rubio's father says son may remain in Spain
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 ...
Knicks to Inquire About Rubio —
FanHouse
by Brett Pollakoff The Minnesota Timberwolves used the fourth pick in the NBA Draft to take Ricky Rubio , but now there are serious doubts about whether the Spanish sensation wants to play there. Rubio was non-committal immediately after being selected, saying he was excited to come to the NBA ...
The Truth About Rubio: No Money In Minny —
DallasBasketball.com
An unhappy chill over the weather in Minnesota? A lusty attraction to the Knicks' style of play? Simple youthful impudence?
Nah. Hotshot 18-year-old draftee Ricky Rubio has Tweeters all a-twitter with discussion of the possibility that the Spaniard will ...
Immediate Draft Reaction (part 1) —
Timberwolves Den
Who would've thought that the most difficult think Kahn! would have to deal with in his first season as GM is not trades or contracts, but rather, convincing Ricky Rubio to come play in Minnesota. Clearly, his success in this draft rests solely on getting RR to actually, you know, sign a ...
The T-Wolves Take Ricky Rubio 5th —
Hooped Up
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There was excitement knowing that Ricky Rubio would be available to the Wolves. When they took the 18 year old point guard from Spain ...
Rubio Will Skip Introductory Press Conference —
BallerBlogger.com
Don Seeholzer of the Pioneer Press has the scoop :
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.
A team spokesman gave no ...
Could Ricky Rubio be traded to the Rockets?? —
The Dream Shake
I am wholly speculating here, but with the Minnesota Timberwolves trying to become the Detroit Lions of the NBA last night (three draft picks... three point guards), and with Ricky Rubio now claiming that he might stay in Spain for another 1-2 years and that he does not like cold weather...
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Ricky Rubio Not Going to Minnesota? —
You Been Blinded - Now in Dazzling HD
Ricky Rubio , the 18-year-old Spanish point guard, may not be joining the NBA for a couple of years if his father is to be believed. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fifth slot, Europe sounds like a better option to Rubio than the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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Knicks Trying To Land Rubio In Post-Draft Deal? —
Rumors and Rants
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 ...
Ricky Rubio Seems Excited About Playing in Minnesota —
The Baseline
Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio was drafted No. 5 overall by the Timberwolves. He was the first of three point guards selected by Minnesota in the first round, along with Jonny Flynn and Ty Lawson. Lawson was traded to Denver, but, based on a live chat over at TrueHoop, that might not have been a ...
Monopolizing the point —
UCONN | Men's Basketball
There are officially no more point guards left in the world. The Minnesota Timberwolves have drafted each and every one of them. Actually, A.J. Price is out there. The T-Wolves, who already have selected Ricky Rubio, Jonny Flynn and Ty Lawson, have another first round pick. (Obviously, Minnesota ...
Rubio falls to Minnesota at #5, Thabeet taken at 2nd overall —
As expected, Blake Griffin was selected with the first overall draft pick.
Not quite as expected though was Ricky Rubio falling to the number five slot. The Spanish phenom point guard, was selected with the fifth pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA Draft. Rubio fell after ...
Rubio falls to Minnesota at #5, Thabeet taken #2 —
As expected, Blake Griffin was selected with the first overall draft pick.
Not quite as expected though was Ricky Rubio falling to the number five slot. The Spanish phenom point guard, was selected with the fifth pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA Draft. Rubio fell after ...
Timberwolves Draft Ricky Rubio —
Bleacher Report - NBA
The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Spanish G Ricky Rubio with the fifth pick in the NBA Draft.
They were rumored to have been interested in trading up as far as No. 2 to be assured of selecting him. After Memphis selected ...
