A Spanish media report said Wednesday that Kahn went to Spain with a list of Minnesota companies willing to sign Rubio to endorsement deals for a sum totaling $4 million, which could pay all or most of a renegotiated deal with DKV Joventut.

NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver reportedly was involved in a meeting last week in Las Vegas that included Kahn, Fegan and Wolves owner Glen Taylor.

Before he left for Spain, Kahn was asked if he was headed overseas with a list of endorsement deals for Rubio that would get the buyout solved, and if Silver was involved in the meeting to advise what is permitted within NBA rules in such matters.

Kahn answered no to both questions.

David Thorpe/ESPN lists Jonny Flynn #3 on his list of the top rookies.
As of today, he’s the starting point guard for a team that has great talent inside (and two big bodies to use as ball screens). Flynn has great charisma on the floor, and he can use his jets in both the half-court and full-court game.

Considering the Wolves don’t have a backup point guard who demands playing time, Flynn may lead this rookie class in minutes played. And with his confidence and talent, he’ll put up very productive numbers. Unless … Ricky Rubio decides to suit up for the Wolves, too.

Jerry Sichting, an assistant Timberwolves coach for 13 years, has been interviewed by new president of basketball operations David Kahn for the team’s coaching opening. “He is a candidate,” Kahn said. “I spent the last couple of days kind of thinking about who should make the next round, but I did interview Jerry.”