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The Minnesota Timberwolves draft: Logic is Thrown out the Window
thesportsbank.net - 6/27/2009
The Minnesota Timberwolves draft: Logic is Thrown out the Window
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I’ve had more than 24 hours to digest the first round point guard smorgasbord that was the Minnesota Timberwolves draft platter. All I can still say is, “Ummm, OK?” and “Now what?” I have run so many different theories as to the logic being dished in the Timberwolves draft room by the ...
Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
myespn.go.com - 6/26/2009
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

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Wolves introduce Flynn and Ellington but no Rubio
twolvesblog.com - 6/27/2009
Wolves introduce Flynn and Ellington but no Rubio
— twolvesblog.com — From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press: On the team's top draft choice, Ricky Rubio, Kahn said the Wolves will... give the point guard whatever time and space he needs to work out his contract-buyout issue with his Spanish team. "If it means that we have to wait a year, we'll wait a year," Kahn said. ... (more) Wolves introduce Flynn and Ellington but no Rubio

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Wolves Updates 6/27
twolvesblog.com - 6/27/2009
Wolves Updates 6/27
— twolvesblog.com — From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Kahn fancies himself a smart guy and expansive thinker who probably looked at... a draft that was uneven at best, lousy at worst and decided it lacked everywhere but point guard, a position that included a bumper crop. So he took four of them, and traded one ... (more) Wolves Updates 6/27

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