Posts Tagged Minnesota Timberwolves
Ricky Rubio To Remain In Spain
Ricky Rubio
It’s been a long, drawn out process, but it appears the Ricky Rubio situation is finally coming to an end. According to DKV Joventut’s official Twitter page, the team has announced that Ricky Rubio will remain for the final two years on his current contract.
“After endless comings and goings, Ricky Rubio is finally where he is. After many speculations about its future, the player decided to put an end to the issue of their transfer and will be announced at DKV Joventut, where he still has two more years (on his) contract.”
Rubio had the choice to not play any sort of professional basketball this year, and re-enter the 2010 NBA Draft which would have resulted in the Minnesota Timberwolves losing their Draft rights to Rubio. However, Rubio, unable to come to terms on a buy-out, decided it would be best to remain with DKV Joventut.
It’s expected Rubio will attempt a buy-out again at the end of the DKV Joventut’s season.
Source: DKV Joventut Twitter
Timberwolves Reportedly Close To Picking Coach Read more of my work at NBAtipoff.com. David Aldridge reported on NBA TV that the Minnesota Timberwolves have got their coaching search down to two candidates. Those two are current LA Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis and ESPN/ABC broadcaster and former player Mark Jackson. New Timberwolves GM David Kahn has been going through the search process for quite a while. When the decision is made, expect to hear it here. I personally like Rambis more. He's got assistant coaching experience with a championship team. Jackson could probably do a solid job, but lacks the experience the Wolves may want. (0)(105)
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Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press reports that Ricky Rubio is searching for product endorsement opportunities to help fund his $6.6 million buyout with DKV Joventut. While this is encouraging news for Minnesota Timberwolve fans, it is by no stretch is it a guarantee that Rubio will play in the NBA this season. It's possible Rubio is simply attempting to clear the buyout so he can play for hometown Barcelona this year and return to the NBA next season. Do keep in mind, if Rubio does not play any type of professional basketball this year, the Minnesota Timberwolves will lose their rights to Rubio, allowing him to re-enter the 2010 NBA Draft.
Source: St. Paul Press
(0)(83)Update: Timberwolves Sign Ryan Hollins To Offer Sheet 
Update: An NBA source indicates to NBA News and Rumors that the Dallas Mavericks will not be matching the Timberwolves offer to Ryan Hollins and that Hollins will be a member of the Minnesota squad for next season.
Late last evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed restricted free agent Ryan Hollins, currently of the Dallas Mavericks, to an offer sheet. The Mavericks have 7 full days to match the offer.
While the Mavericks are thin at center, with the addition of Drew Gooden, many do not expect them to match the offer.
Update: The offer is 3 years, 7 million
Source: TwinCities (0)(58)