If Cavs select Williams, Wolves will pick Irving?
The Cavaliers are now reportedly mulling over options for the No. 1 overall selection, including Arizona forward Derrick Williams in their considerations. So what happens if Cleveland selects Williams? What do the Timberwolves do? Should the Cavaliers select Williams with the No. 1 pick, Minnesota will select Duke point guard Kyrie Irving and hold on to [...]
Wolves front office apparently gossip like teenage girls
Timberwolves president David Kahn has no problem talking about… well, anything. Just to name a few: Everything related to Ricky Rubio. Michael Beasley’s reported past smoking problem. League’s “habit” of story lines in drafts. Coach Kurt Rambis’ assigned homework. Really – we can go on and on. The media, our site included, seem to also have a wealth of [...]
Despite past Rubio comments, Kahn says starting job is not a given
Timberwolves president David Kahn said two years ago in an open letter to fans that Ricky Rubio will be the starting point guard the day he dons a Timberwolves uniform, whenever it is. In his letter, Kahn wrote that Rubio “will be our starting point guard here the moment he walks through our front door. [...]
Rubio talking with Barca, likely negotiating buyout
Point guard Ricky Rubio’s Regal Barcelona team won the Spanish league championship, and now it is a matter of time before the Timberwolves introduce him in Minnesota. The Associated Press reports Rubio is talking with the Spanish club about his future. Rubio said “we are taking with Barcelona and we will soon see” after Barca beat Bilbao [...]
Iverson willing to play any role, could sell tickets for Timberwolves
Free-agent point guard Allen Iverson, 36, recently told SLAM magazine that he wants to finish out his career in the NBA in any role. Here is a snippet of the interview via CBS Sports: “I want to finish my career out in the NBA, if that’s possible,” Iverson said. “And that’s in any capacity. I did [...]
Rubio finally coming to Minnesota
It took two years, but it appears the time has finally come for the Ricky Rubio era. The Spanish point guard agreed to join the Timberwolves for the 2011-’12 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Wojnarowski said Rubio agreed on Tuesday, according to league sources. Dan Barriero of KFAN radio also reported on the agreement. [...]
What better mentor to Rubio than Steve Nash?
Timberwolves president David Kahn doesn’t expect another big roster overhaul, but expect some changes at point guard. While the team expects Ricky Rubio will suit up for Minnesota next season, Jonny Flynn is rumored to be traded sometime during the offseason. Rubio has struggled this past season while playing for Regal FC Barcelona, averaging just 6.5 points and 3.5 [...]
Rubio’s family drop hints of Rubio-to-Minnesota next season?
A couple of weeks ago we posted about a report out of Spain regarding Ricky Rubio’s potential NBA arrival next season. A new report somewhat mirrors the previous report, citing a different source: Rubio’s family. The Minnesota Timberwolves have received word from Ricky Rubio’s family that he’s open to signing with them for next season — if [...]
The Rubio debacle
When David Stern announced “with the 5th pick in the 2009 NBA draft, the Minnestoa Timberwolves select Ricky Rubio” I don’t think anyone envisioned what would proceed. In the 629 days since, pure chaos has ensued. We all knew Rubio would probably stay in Europe for the 2009 season. What we didn’t know is if [...]
Rubio: NBA arrival depends on lockout situation
Timberwolves management insists Ricky Rubio will come to the NBA next season. Rubio can exercise a $1.4 million buyout with Regal FC Barcelona at the end of their season. The Timberwolves can pay up to $500,000 towards the buyout, according to the current NBA collective bargaining agreement. Even if a buyout can be completed, a possible [...]
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