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The Draft That Got Away
The Draft That Got Away
Instead of an opportunity to draft phenom Ricky Rubio, draft night 2009 for the Washington Wizards was mortgaged in the future of Mike Miller and Randy Foye. Fans are less than enthused.
Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
myespn.go.com — We have been teased. As NBA fans, we were told we would get to see Ricky Rubio,... one of the most exciting players on the planet, evolve into greatness before our eyes. Now plenty of people are suggesting -- insiders around Rubio, the GM of the team ... (more) Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 3
Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 3
twolvesblog.com — From Marca.com (link and translation via HoopsHype ): The best-case scenario, and Marca.com can confirm negotiations are... under way, is making a trade with New York. David Lee and Nate Robinson look like the players most likely to be involved in the deal... According to sources close to the ... (more) Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 3
Rubio, Jennings Linked by Tough Fate
Rubio, Jennings Linked by Tough Fate
sportingnews.com — And so the first stage of the epic Ricky Rubio-Brandon Jennings rivalry comes to a close ...... with both of our protagonists dangling off a cliff. It was not the best draft for either Rubio or Jennings. That Ricky was (prematurely) a can't-miss ... (more) Rubio, Jennings Linked by Tough Fate
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