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Ricky Rubio Searching For Endorsements
Posted by Mark Travis in News on August 4, 2009

Ricky Rubio Looking For Endorsements
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
NBA To Release Schedule This Tuesday Per Yahoo!
Posted by Mark Travis in News on August 1, 2009

The NBA will release the schedule for the upcoming season will be released Tuesday, according to Yahoo! Sports.
The NBA’s 2009-10 regular-season schedule is slated to be sent to all 30 teams on Aug. 3, according to a league memo. The schedule will be released to the public at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 4.
One match-up that is expected to be announced will feature the NBA Finals MVP and the NBA Regular Season MVP.
Oklahoma City Signs Veteran Point Guard Kevin Ollie
Posted by Mark Travis in News on August 1, 2009
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent point guard Kevin Ollie. Terms were not disclosed.
Ollie played 50 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, averaging 4 points, 2.3 assists, and 0.4 steals.
At 36 years old, Ollie has played for nine different teams in his 12 year career, averaging 3.8 points, 2.3 assists and 0.5 steals throughout his career.
Ollie will be the third point guard for Oklahoma City, behind Russell Westbrook and Shaun Livingston.
The Knicks May Opt For Iverson Over Sessions
Posted by Mark Travis in Rumors on August 1, 2009
Although the buzz around the NBA is that the New York Knicks are after restricted free agent point guard Ramon Sessions, the New York Daily News suggests that the Knicks may be going after free agent guard Allen Iverson.
Mike D’Antoni is said to favor Sessions, a restricted free agent who enjoyed a breakout season for Milwaukee last year. However, Iverson could be a cheaper alternative because the perennial All-Star is willing to accept a one-year contract that would cost the Knicks their $5.85 million mid-level exception. Sessions, 23, is hoping to receive a multi-year contract starting with the mid-level exception. The Bucks would have seven days to match the offer.
Adding Iverson would be the logical solution for the Knicks because his one year deal would expire, giving them more money to spend on a second max free agent in the 2010 off-season. Signing Sessions would be the opposite, as it would commit $20 million for three or more years. If the Knicks were to get Sessions to sign an offer sheet, the Milwaukee Bucks would have seven days to match the offer.
Iverson has received interest from the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Miami Heat so far this off-season, but he has said he would prefer a team that he would start for.