Dan Patrick/SI.com talked to Kurt Rambis this morning about his new job, Ricky Rubio, and more.
Sport.es on Ricky Rubio (link and translation via HoopsHype):
DKV Joventut and FC Barcelona resumed negotiations yesterday and an agreement could be imminent.
DKV Joventut and FC Barcelona resumed negotiations yesterday and an agreement could be imminent.
From Patrick Reusse/Star Tribune:
On Tuesday, Kahn said there was a chance Richardson will be moved before the end of the week. That would make him the second player — joining Etan Thomas — to be both acquired and traded by Kahn.
On Tuesday, Kahn said there was a chance Richardson will be moved before the end of the week. That would make him the second player — joining Etan Thomas — to be both acquired and traded by Kahn.
Yesterday while introducing Kurt Rambis as the Timberwolves’ next head coach, team president David Kahn hinted that there may be another deal coming in the next few days and it’s believed it will move Richardson on to yet his fourth team this summer. Further proof you rent, not buy in the NBA.
Sources close to the situation explained that Richardson really was not overly interested in Minnesota and the Wolves did the deal for the ending contract and Richardson’s agent may have found a better fit for Quentin.
Sources close to the situation explained that Richardson really was not overly interested in Minnesota and the Wolves did the deal for the ending contract and Richardson’s agent may have found a better fit for Quentin.
From Aron Philipps/Dime Magazine:
But you gotta love what Kahn is doing. The other sizeable contract on the roster is Brian Cardinal’s $6,750,000 that is also an expiring deal. If he can package those two for an All-Star, or sit on them until next summer where Chucky Atkins ($3,480,000) and Damien Wilkins ($3,300,000) also come off the books, the Timberwolves could make a huge splash in free agency.
But you gotta love what Kahn is doing. The other sizeable contract on the roster is Brian Cardinal’s $6,750,000 that is also an expiring deal. If he can package those two for an All-Star, or sit on them until next summer where Chucky Atkins ($3,480,000) and Damien Wilkins ($3,300,000) also come off the books, the Timberwolves could make a huge splash in free agency.
Who wouldn’t want to come to a team with a core of Jefferson, Kevin Love, Corey Brewer, Jonny Flynn and the rights to Ricky Rubio? Plus with the addition of Kurt Rambis, it’d be a no-brainer.
Wolves players are embracing Rambis’ early game plan. The move to a more up-tempo style serves two initial purposes for Rambis: It helps the Wolves keep up with fast-paced offenses around the league and makes the game more exciting for Wolves fans, who have steadily decreased over the past two seasons.
“It’s time for us to turn it up a notch and go in the right direction,” forward Ryan Gomes said. “We’re professionals. We have to be able to adjust and take on challenges and learn from our new teacher.”
Rambis’ history with the Lakers, specifically former Lakers coach Pat Riley and current coach Phil Jackson, gives him rare credibility forhis first NBA head coaching assignment.
“After hearing him speak today, I think we got the right coach,” Wolves second-year forward Kevin Love said. “He’s very well-spoken and knows exactly what he wants. Hopefully, he can push us where we’re trying to go. It just might take a little time.”
“It’s time for us to turn it up a notch and go in the right direction,” forward Ryan Gomes said. “We’re professionals. We have to be able to adjust and take on challenges and learn from our new teacher.”
Rambis’ history with the Lakers, specifically former Lakers coach Pat Riley and current coach Phil Jackson, gives him rare credibility forhis first NBA head coaching assignment.
“After hearing him speak today, I think we got the right coach,” Wolves second-year forward Kevin Love said. “He’s very well-spoken and knows exactly what he wants. Hopefully, he can push us where we’re trying to go. It just might take a little time.”
The Timberwolves — you remember them, right? — formally introduced their new coach, ex-Lakers semi-star Kurt Rambis, at a Target Center press conference. Turning the Wolves into something worth paying — NBA ticket prices — to watch play might not be quite as daunting a task as pushing health care reform past insurance lobbyists, media demagogues and mad-dog town-hall ranters — but its darn close. Rambis, who never played like a guy for whom things came easy, is quoted in Jerry Zgoda’s Strib piece saying, “when an opportunity like this comes along — to build a team like I envision this team playing a style of ball I would like to teach, to work with quality individuals we already have — it could not be passed up.” Get back to us in February, Coach, and tell us how much “quality” you’re seeing on the court.