interbasket.net - 6/25/2009
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A gathering of Ricky Rubio-related quotes and articles... continually updated throughout the day
Ricky Rubio, Playing Minnesota Poker
myespn.go.com 6/26/2009 — 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 ...
Wallace Says If We Want Rubio, We'll Take Him
3shadesofblue.com 6/18/2009 — " If we want (Rubio), we're going to take him," Wallace said Wednesday. "We wouldn't have taken a 10-hour flight to Spain if we didn't have interest in him." Ron Tillery, Commercial Appeal Wow. If the Grizzlies want Rubio they'll take him. What a gutsy statement. I know that there are no ...
Guest Blog: Dan Fegan's Options
3sob.com 6/24/2009 — an interesting take on what power and control Fegan actually has in this draft. So many people have talked about Memphis' options but this is the first that has really explored the agents angle.
Great job by the guest blogger.
Thoughts on Ricky Rubio
forumblueandgold.com 7/1/2009 —
A couple years ago I got to meet and hang out with Xavier, FB&G’s defacto European corrispondent, and at the time he said I needed to see more of this 16 year old named Ricky Rubio. Now, Rubio and his future plans are the talk of the NBA, ...
Ricky Puts Off the NBA for Two Years
slamonline.com 7/2/2009 — by Ryne Nelson
So you want to watch Ricky Rubio play next season? Go buy a EuroleagueTV pass. Matter of fact, if there’s a two-year special, make good on the savings today.
If it wasn’t clear once the Wolves took Jonny Flynn with ...
Rubio Shouldn't Get a Free Pass
sportingnews.com 6/25/2009 — The headline on The Sacramento Bee story says it all: "Kings finally get to see Rubio play." It's indicative of the weirdness surrounding the Spanish teen that sentiment in Sactown -- where Rubio wants to end up, it seems -- would be both ...
2009 NBA Draft: Throwing Down The Gauntlet
3shadesofblue.com 6/18/2009 — Well Grizz fans if you have not heard yet, Ricky Rubio was in Sacramento yesterday to visit the Kings organization and staff. It seems that Rubio's agent is doing his best job to steer him directly to Sacramento. It started the night of the 2009 NBA Draft Lottery and there has been a ...
Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 3
twolvesblog.com 6/26/2009 —
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 ...
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 ...
Ricky Rubio Trade Options
thesportsbank.net 6/29/2009 —
by: David Kay
The Timberwolves got their man on draft night. When they traded Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Wizards for the number five pick, Minnesota was targeting Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, even trying to move up to the number two spot to assure that they landed him. As it ...
Jennings opts not to attend draft (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/25/2009
Brandon Jennings, who decided to play in Europe last season rather than attend college, will not be at the NBA draft. Jennings' agent, Bill Duffy, said Thursday that his client, who was projected to go early in the draft but has dropped out of the ...