DeseretNews.com Jun 11, 2018
Morning links: Ricky Rubio says he'll make Finals with Utah Jazz; Dirk Nowitzki teases Kyle Collinsworth
Jazz point guard makes prediction in native Spain; NBA legend jabs teammate, former BYU star.
Grizzly Bear Blues Jun 11, 2018
Memphis should be ideal landing spot for top-5 prospects
The Memphis Grizzlies offer more than any other team in the top 5, which should be enticing to prospects in that range. Yes, teams ultimately control a player’s destiny in the any draft. However, many times you see players trying to force their hand and position themselves on their ideal landing spot. In 2009, Ricky Rubio threatened to stay in Europe if certain teams selected him. Lonzo Ball only worked out for the Lakers last season. Eli Manning didn’t want to play for the San Diego Chargers, who had the first pick, which forced a trade with the New York Giants. This year, we’re...
ClutchPoints Jun 8, 2018
Jazz news: Donovan Mitchell says he’ll recruit Thunder’s Paul George to Utah
The Utah Jazz did more than what most expected of them this season. After losing star Gordon Hayward last summer, trading for Ricky Rubio, and drafting Donovan Mitchell, many expected this past year to be a building season for Utah as they worked to develop players in hopes of making the playoffs in the future. […] The post Jazz news: Donovan Mitchell says he’ll recruit Thunder’s Paul George to Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The J-Notes Jun 7, 2018
Utah Jazz notes: Rubio envisions Finals appearance, Mini-camp details
Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio has some very big ideas about where his team can go. Also — full details on the free agent mini-camp. Ricky Rubio and the Utah Jazz had a banner year in 2017-18. The Jazz point-man put up career-high marks in points (13.1), field goal percentage (41.8) and 3-point percentage […] Utah Jazz notes: Rubio envisions Finals appearance, Mini-camp details - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Jun 6, 2018
Ricky Rubio thinks Utah has potential to reach NBA Finals soon
The Utah Jazz were eliminated by the Houston Rockets this postseason, but Ricky Rubio doesn’t think that is the peak for this team and has high hopes for the future. In an interview with Catalan Esports, Rubio said he sees himself playing in an NBA Finals in a Jazz uniform. “We are young, we have […] The post Ricky Rubio thinks Utah has potential to reach NBA Finals soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The J-Notes Jun 3, 2018
Utah Jazz: You too can be Ricky Rubio chic (but his teammates won’t)
Utah Jazz point guard Rickey Rubio has been flexing his fashion muscles for H&M, but his teammates are having none of it. For the 2018 edition of the Kyrylo Fesenko Awards For Radness in Jazzdom, I singled out Raul Neto as the “dreamiest” member of the Utah Jazz. However, passing over starting point-man Ricky Rubio […] Utah Jazz: You too can be Ricky Rubio chic (but his teammates won’t) - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The J-Notes Jun 2, 2018
What does the future hold for Ricky Rubio and the Utah Jazz?
Ricky Rubio was an integral part of the unexpected playoff run that the Utah Jazz experienced this year. Does he fit into the team’s long-term plans? By the end of the 2017-18 season, Ricky Rubio had become a staple of the young Utah Jazz core that worked itself into the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite not […] What does the future hold for Ricky Rubio and the Utah Jazz? - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Hoops Habit May 28, 2018
Utah Jazz: 2017-18 player grades for Ricky Rubio
After George Hill departed in free agency, the Utah Jazz brought in passing wizard Ricky Rubio to fill the void. How well did he do in 2017-18? Before Ricky Rubio entered the league in 2011, many fans knew him simply for his dazzling passes. The passing prodigy came to the United States with a great […] Utah Jazz: 2017-18 player grades for Ricky Rubio - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
The J-Notes May 21, 2018
Utah Jazz: Did Ricky Rubio low-key just try to recruit Nemanja Bjelica?
Nemanja Bjelica was snapped hanging out with Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in Belgrade. Meanwhile, Ricky Rubio seems to think Bjelica should join the Jazz fold. With the Utah Jazz’s offseason officially in effect, visions of Jabari Parker, Aaron Gordon and (INSERT OTHER FREE AGENT PIPE DREAM HERE) are dancing in fans’ heads. And with good […] Utah Jazz: Did Ricky Rubio low-key just try to recruit Nemanja Bjelica? - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
