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The final word(s) on Rubio from Minnesota, Joventut, Rubio himself
It was statement day in the Ricky Rubio-to-FC Barcelona deal today, with Rubio, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ general manager David Kahn, DKV Joventut representatives each releasing prepared remarks on just what went down in the million-euro buyout. On his part, Kahn essentially stated that Rubio doesn’t yet want to take on the challenge of playing in […]
It's Barcelona, not Minnesota, for Rubio
Sorry Minnesota (and the NBA) in general: You’ll just have to wait until 2011 for the most electrifying point guard to enter the big league since … Magic Johnson, maybe? DKV Joventut has reportedly agreed to sell Rubio’s contract to FC Barcelona, thereby immediately boosting that team’s chances for Euroleague glory. The contract, as has […]
Another meeting over Rubio; Timberwolves-Joventut match in 2010?
The light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly these days if you’re a Minnesota Timberwolves fan. Maybe. Possibly. The Spanish-language El Mundo Deportivo has reported the return to Spain (yet again) of T-Wolves general manager David Kahn, DKV Joventut owner Jordi Villacampa, and Ricky Rubio’s agent Dan Fegan. The trio met for […]
Rubio rumor/speculation of the day: A T-Wolves/Joventut trade?
From Hoopsworld.com comes not exactly a complete story on Ricky Rubio (when that day comes, you’ll know) but instead a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting quote that may speak volumes. Via Hoopsworld and HoopsHype.com comes translation of a story at AS.com on Señor Rubio. Said DKV Joventut president Jordi Villacampa: There is “another important offer from the Minnesota […]
Media source claims source says media report on Ricky Rubio wrong
From ESPN.com comes a story of reportage on reportage about reportage on the Ricky Rubio-to-Barcelona story. (So if you include Ball in Europe in on the mix, you’ve got four degrees of separation from the real story whatever that may be. But what the hell, that’s life in the 21st century.) While Spanish-language outlet Marca.com […]
Rubio to Minnesota becoming reality?
Whoa, Ricky Rubio might become a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves after all. According to Minnesota-based reports, team president David Kahn was again in Spain this week to discuss the situation further and to “set up a communication line between Rubio and new Wolves coach Kurt Rambis.” My, won’t FC Barcelona be disappointed…
Best of the (basketball) net: Week of July 18
Missed something online this week? No worries! Every weekend, BallinEurope.com brings you the best, weirdest, coolest, and/or worthiest stories from the great big blogosphere. Be sure to check this space when you’re messing around on your days off, and do yourself a favor by reading these recommendations: You’ll be happy you did. The best basketball-related […]
Poor T-Wolves request discount on Rubio
In case you missed it, here’s a link to the ESPN.com reportage on the latest chapter in the Minnesota Timberwolves off-season soap opera starring Ricky Rubio. The latest chapter is all about — believe it or not — economics. In order to sign their first-round draft pick and create that excellently thought-out Rubio/Jonny Flynn redundancy […]
Why Americans should watch Euroleague Final Four
Many observers and participants are already calling the 2009 Final Four in Berlin in early May the best ever. While that remains to be seen, one thing that is certain is that the affair in the German capital is anything but just another European party. And American basketball fans will have plenty of reasons to […]
For Euros, NBA Draft begins in round two
With the NBA Draft only two days away, I made some more reflections about this annual ceremony that is the hope for NBA fans to get additional talent for their team.