TWolves GM Meets With DKV President

[Pugz]

Timberwolves general manager David Kahn, agent Dan Fegan and DKV Joventut president Jordi Villacampa had dinner together on Saturday night.

According to El Mundo Deportivo, Kahn made his final offer, but the status and details of it aren't known at this time.

"I'm very proud that the Wolves come to Spain to get me," Rubio told El Mundo.

The Pioneer Press is reporting that Minnesota owner Glen Taylor accompanied Kahn on the trip to Spain. Reports indicate that the Wolves may have offered to play an exhibition game against Joventut in the fall of 2010.

Via El Mundo Deportivo

 

[Pugz]

A source briefed on the talks said David Kahn's continued presence in Spain could be taken as an indication that the odds of Rick Rubio coming to the Wolves next season had improved.

It has been six days since several Spanish media outlets reported an agreement was in place for Joventut to trade Rubio's rights to FC Barcelona for 3.7 million Euros ($5.28 million), and for Rubio to sign a six-year contract with an "affordable" buyout in 2011.

But a source told ESPN.com last Wednesday that "it's not over yet," and that remained the status quo heading into Monday.

Via ESPN

 

[Pugz]

A high-level source told Yahoo! Sports that Ricky Rubio will sign a six-year contract to remain in Spain. The contract will give Rubio the ability to join the NBA in 2011.

Timberwolves' GM David Kahn had been pushing to facilitate a deal that would allow Rubio to join the Wolves for the upcoming season. But on Monday, Regal of Barcelona agreed to terms with Rubio after working out a buyout of Rubio's contract with DKV Jovenut.

Via Yahoo! Sports

 

[yezzir]

i doubt he even takes the option after 2 years.

 

[Pugz]

The Knicks are again pushing to make a trade for Ricky Rubio, according to a league source that spoke with the Star Tribune.

Minnesota would like acquire restricted free agents David Lee, Nate Robinson and a future No. 1 pick in the deal, while receiving cap relief for Mark Blount and Brian Cardinal.

Several weeks ago RealGM reported that the Knicks were in a holding pattern in their pursuit of free agent guards in case they could put themselves in position for Rubio.

Via Star Tribune

 

[cruzg24]

Looks like he is staying in Spain. lol, this really makes the T'wolves owner look so stupid.

 

[Mexi]

yeah, i've been defending Rubio, but he turned down the deal. he could have came if he wanted.

why enter the draft then?
if you know your not ready and were thinking about staying, why bother.

sucks for Minnesota since Flynn isn't gonna be all that special either...

 

[elcheato]

Rubio is a baby, just stay overseas. It's a privilege to play in the NBA, and he doesn't want to play because he'd be in Minnesota.

 

[The Young One]

This dude is a b1tch he can play. But he is way too much of a diva. Like cheat said why even enter. If he was in a la or ny he would come over. Fukking diva.

 

[cruzg24]

Yea, this is really gonna rub teams off the wrong way when he decides to come back. He should be sued or something for wasting Minnesotas time....