Timberwolves Jul 2009 Archive

• Jackson, Rambis Leading Candidates In Minnesota

  Star Tribune | Jul 27, 2009

  Mark Jackson and Kurt Rambis appear to be the leading candidates for Minnesota's vacant head coaching position.

• Thunder Acquires Etan Thomas

  Press Release | Jul 27, 2009

  The Thunder have sent Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins to the Wolves for Etan Thomas.

• Duffy: Rubio Is Overrated

  Star Tribune | Jul 26, 2009

  Bill Duffy, agent for players like Steve Nash, believed Ricky Rubio was one of the more overrated players of the 2009 NBA Draft.

• Report: Rubio Could Sign With Real Madrid

  TalkBasket.net | Jul 25, 2009

  Ricky Rubio could sign a two-year deal with Real Madrid, according to reports.

• Report: Timberwolves Lost $19M Last Year

  Star Tribune | Jul 24, 2009

  The Star Tribune has reported that the Timberwolves lost $19 million last year.

• Rubio Intends To Leave DKV Joventut Regardless

  USA Today | Jul 22, 2009

  Ricky Rubio plans to leave DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA.

• Q-Rich Could Be Dealt A 4th Time This Summer

  Pioneer Press | Jul 22, 2009

  Quentin Richardson has already been traded three times this summer and could be dealt again.

• Q-Rich Trade Isn't 'Precursor' To Rubio Deal

  Pioneer Press | Jul 21, 2009

  Minnesota president David Kahn said that trading for Quentin Richardson isn't a precursor to a Ricky Rubio deal.

• Minnesota's Coaching Search On Hold

  ESPN | Jul 21, 2009

  Timberwolves president David Kahn hopes to conduct a second round of coaching interviews this weekend.

• Clippers Send Richardson To Minnesota For Three Players

  ESPN | Jul 20, 2009

  The Clippers have agreed to trade Quentin Richardson to the Timberwolves for Sebastian Telfair, Mark Madsen and Craig Smith.

• Kahn Heads To Spain To Meet With Rubio

  Star Tribune | Jul 20, 2009

  Timberwolves general manager David Kahn is headed to Spain on Monday.

• Colorado's Bzdelik, Wolves Talk Coaching Job

  ESPN | Jul 17, 2009

  Colorado coach Jeff Bzdelik has had a "casual" conversation with the Timberwolves about their coaching vacancy.

• Kahn To Meet With DKV Joventut Officials On Rubio Buyout

  Yahoo! | Jul 16, 2009

  David Kahn is planning a trip to Spain to meet DKV Joventut officials about lowering the steep $6.6 million buyout clause for Ricky Rubio.

• Rubio Coming To Accept Minnesota?

  Marca.com | Jul 15, 2009

  Ricky Rubio now seems willing to play in Minnesota.

• Rubio's Draft Slide Created Current Standoff

  ESPN | Jul 14, 2009

  The only options Ricky Rubio is currently considering are playing in Minnesota or returning to DKV Joventut.

• Jackson, Rambis, Turner Emerge As Finalists For Wolves Job

  ESPN | Jul 14, 2009

  Mark Jackson, Kurt Rambis and Elston Turner are believed to be finalists for the head coaching job in Minnesota.

• Turner Interviews With Timberwolves

  ESPN | Jul 14, 2009

  Rockets assistant Elston Turner has interviewed with the Timberwolves regarding their vacant head coaching job.

• Reports: Spanish Teams Trying To Sign Rubio

  Star Tribune | Jul 11, 2009

  Two teams from Spain's top ACB league are trying to negotiate a buyout of Ricky Rubio with DKV Joventut.

• Rockets' Turner To Interview With Timberwolves

  Houston Chronicle | Jul 10, 2009

  Rockets assistant Elston Turner will interview with the Timberwolves for their vacant head coaching job in the next few days.

• Carney Receiving Interest From Ten Teams, Including Sixers

  Alex Kennedy/RealGM | Jul 8, 2009

  Rodney Carney may be on the verge of joining his third team in four seasons.

• Kahn's Hands Are Tied In Rubio Situation

  ESPN | Jul 7, 2009

  ESPN's Henry Abbott spoke with Timberwolves general manager David Kahn about the Ricky Rubio situation on Tuesday.

• Monty Williams Top Candidate For Wolves?

  Star Tribune | Jul 4, 2009

  Timberwolves general manager David Kahn has received permission from the Blazers to talk with assistant coach Monty Williams.

• Rubio Will Stay In Spain For Two Seasons

  El Periodico | Jul 2, 2009

  Ricky Rubio will stay in Europe for the next two seasons rather than play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.