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TIMBERWOLVES: Wolves Select Ricky Rubio at No. 5
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 points and 3.3 assists per game. ...
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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Wolves unveil new Rubio/Flynn season ticket pitch
Canis Hoopus — ... If you head on over to Timberwolves.com you will see a flashy new intro with big pictures of Rubio and Flynn next to the words "Skill, Electricity, One Team. Be a part of: Rubio and Flynn". Remember, this club is still selling tickets for $5. If they get Flynn and Rubio on the court next season, you can't beat that. The team has also placed press releases for the Rubio and Flynn picks on its website. ...

Wolves Updates 6/26 Part 2
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles — ... From the Timberwolves site:Wolves Select Ricky Rubio at No. 5 From the Timberwolves site: Wolves Select Jonny Flynn at No. 6 From the Timberwolves site: Wolves Select Wayne Ellington at ...

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