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Shooter Now: Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio reportedly sues Spanish team
Shooter Now: Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio reportedly sues Spanish team
Latest word is that Minnesota Timberwolves top draft pick Ricky Rubio has filed a lawsuit against his DKV Joventut team in Spain, apparently to alleviate a $6.6 million buyout. DKU Joventut president Jordi Villacampa, in today's edition of the El Periodico newspaper in Barcelona, said his team ...
Ricky Rubio Stateside?
Ricky Rubio Stateside?
mysportsrumors.com — 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 ... (more) Ricky Rubio Stateside?
Ricky Rubio's Nuclear Option
myespn.go.com — 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 ... (more) Ricky Rubio's Nuclear Option
Brandon Jennings Continues To Offend, Well, Everyone [Nba]
Brandon Jennings Continues To Offend, Well, Everyone [Nba]
deadspin.com — Any day now, the NBA will teach Brandon Jennings to be studiedly bland and tactful. Until then,... let's enjoy the glorious insolence of a 19-year-old rookie who says what we've all thought at one time or another: "Fuck the Knicks." Jennings, who opted ... (more) Brandon Jennings Continues To Offend, Well, Everyone [Nba]
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Walters on possible Rubio lawsuit vs Spanish team
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles — ... From Charlie Walters/Pioneer Press: Latest word is that Minnesota Timberwolves top draft pick Ricky Rubio has filed a lawsuit against his DKV Joventut team in Spain, apparently to alleviate a $6.6 million buyout. DKU ...

Points in the Paint
BallerBlogger.com — ... great. If it’s next season, well, that’s OK, too. Even two years is within Kahn’s time frame. But there is a factor that may be getting overlooked. According to sources close to the situation, top European teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Tau Ceramica have been coming hard after Rubio. And there is a real chance that one of those teams will be willing to make the popular Spaniard the highest-paid player in Europe.” Rubio has reportedly filed a lawsuit against DKV Jonvent in order to alleviate his buyout. ...

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