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Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?

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After what might be the longest negotiation in the history of professional sports, Ricky Rubio has finally agreed to be a part of the NBA team that drafted him. 706 days after David Kahn and the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Rubio with the 5th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, it appears the two parties have agreed to join forces for the 2011-12 season and beyond. By … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?

2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By: David Kay Welcome to a new weekly feature here at the The Sports Bank where we break down the top rookies in the NBA and who has the edge to win the Rookie of the Year Award.  Check back every Thursday for an update. Just a week into the season and there seems to be one rookie establishing himself as the early leader in the clubhouse for the ROY award.  Of course … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By: David Kay Welcome to a new weekly feature here at the The Sports Bank where we break down the top rookies in the NBA and who has the edge to win the Rookie of the Year Award.  The draft class of 2009 was considered one of the weakest in recent years, but it looks like several newcomers will have a chance to contribute right away.  Check back every Thursday for an … [Read more...] about NBA Rookie of the Year Race

2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By David Kay Now that the free-agency period is starting to sort itself out, we have a better grasp on what roles the class of 2009 will be playing on the teams that drafted them. Here is a very early look at my prediction for how the Rookie of the Year race might shake down.   1. Blake Griffin, Clippers (1st overall) '09-'10 Prediction: 17 ppg, 9 rpg Now that … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race