The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to part ways with their point guard Ricky Rubio. This could reportedly happen through mutual contract termination or a trade.

Rubio has been away from the team since August, deciding to take a break from basketball in order to focus on mental health. The Cavs were initially okay with keeping him on their roster, but their injury woes in recent weeks prompted them to change course.

According to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland and Rubio are currently discussing the best way to move forward. The team is dealing with several injuries and a lack of backcourt depth and would use the flexibility and a roster spot that Rubio’s departure would bring. However, the Cavs also want to “do right” by the veteran due to his contributions to the franchise.

Ricky Rubio played 33 games in the 2022-23 season with the Cavs after returning from an ACL injury. The 33-year-old player averaged 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He is currently in the second year of a three-year, $18 million contract he signed with Cleveland in 2022.

The Cavaliers will be without starters Darius Garland and Evan Mobley for at least one month, while their All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is also dealing with a minor injury. The team is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-10 record.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is looking to return to the court after a year-long absence on Thursday night as his team faces off against the Portland Trail Blazers, sources reported on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is set to participate in team practice on Wednesday, and if all goes well, will feature in Thursday’s game.

Rubio has spent the past year rehabilitating from an ACL tear in his left knee. Having been traded to the Indiana Pacers at the trade deadline, Rubio returned to the Cavs during the summer as a free agent.

Known as an effective playmaker and one of the most popular team players in the league, Rubio’s return has been highly anticipated by his Cavs’ teammates.

Prior to his injury, Rubio helped the Cavs to get their campaign off to a good start last season, going 20-14. He has averaged 11.1 points and 7.6 assists in his career.

Currently, the Cavs find themselves fifth in the Eastern Conference rankings with 26-16 record. Cleveland will be hoping to heal the wounds from their close 114-116 loss to the Utah Jazz when they come up against the Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio had to undergo an MRI scan on his left knee on Wednesday. This comes after the 31-year-old incurred an injury during the Cavs’ 108-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.

With under three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Rubio slipped as he attempted to swerve around Pelicans guard Devonte Graham. As he grounded his right foot, his left knee buckled, sending the Spaniard crashing to the floor. Rubio immediately grabbed at his left knee in pain following the fall, prompting teammates Kevin Love and Isaac Okoro to help him off the court for medical care.

After the Cavs’ narrow loss, coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not provide any specific details on Rubio’s fall, simply explaining that examinations of the injury were still underway.

Bickerstaff and the Cavs will be anxiously waiting to hear about the severity of Rubio’s injury, especially because of the major impact that he has had on the court prior to this hurdle. During the Pelicans game alone, Rubio scored 27 points while racking up 13 rebounds and 8 assists in just 37 minutes of play.

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The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a blockbuster deal on Tuesday which will see future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul move west.

The teams agreed to a mega-deal which will see Chris Paul move from the Thunder along with F Abdel Nader to the Suns in exchange for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick.

This move is a clear sign that the Suns are looking to contend in the 2020-21 season and that they have real ambitions to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign.

Phoenix acquires one of the best point guards in the league who, at the age of 34 averaged 17.6 points and 6.7 assists per game along with excellent efficiency.

The Thunder, on the other hand, will look to retool and rebuild for the future with the package that they acquired in the deal. Oubre and the 2022 first-round pick are the biggest pieces in the deal, with the Thunder acquiring one of the league’s bright young talents. Oubre averaged 18.7 points per game last season.

Rubio looks set to fill in for Paul as the team’s starting point guard, while Ty Jerome and Jalen Lecque are young players who saw minimal playing time for Phoenix last year.

This trade should have a huge impact in the Western Conference race and could signal the Suns’ return to playoff and title contention.

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Spain won its second FIBA World Cup title after what was an emphatic 95-75 win over Argentina during Sunday’s gold medal game.

The winners got off to a flying start, taking a 14-2 lead over Argentina in the first quarter. While Argentina clawed their way back with 11 consecutive points, the Spanish regained control of the game by extending their lead to as much as 17 points in the second quarter.

The third quarter saw Spain build a significant 22-point lead, which proved more than enough to carry them through to the final buzzer.

Point guard Ricky Rubio proved crucial to Spain’s success, ending the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Efforts such as these resulted in Rubio being named the most valuable player in this year’s edition of the tournament.

Also vital to Spain’s success was center Marc Gasol, who finished the game against Argentina with 14 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Gasol also made history by becoming the second player in history to win both the NBA title and the FIBA World Cup in the same year alongside Lamar Odom. He also featured in the Spanish squad that won the FIBA World Cup back in 2006.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to part ways with their point guard Ricky Rubio. This could reportedly happen through mutual contract termination or a trade.

Rubio has been away from the team since August, deciding to take a break from basketball in order to focus on mental health. The Cavs were initially okay with keeping him on their roster, but their injury woes in recent weeks prompted them to change course.

According to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland and Rubio are currently discussing the best way to move forward. The team is dealing with several injuries and a lack of backcourt depth and would use the flexibility and a roster spot that Rubio’s departure would bring. However, the Cavs also want to “do right” by the veteran due to his contributions to the franchise.

Ricky Rubio played 33 games in the 2022-23 season with the Cavs after returning from an ACL injury. The 33-year-old player averaged 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He is currently in the second year of a three-year, $18 million contract he signed with Cleveland in 2022.

The Cavaliers will be without starters Darius Garland and Evan Mobley for at least one month, while their All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is also dealing with a minor injury. The team is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-10 record.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is looking to return to the court after a year-long absence on Thursday night as his team faces off against the Portland Trail Blazers, sources reported on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is set to participate in team practice on Wednesday, and if all goes well, will feature in Thursday’s game.

Rubio has spent the past year rehabilitating from an ACL tear in his left knee. Having been traded to the Indiana Pacers at the trade deadline, Rubio returned to the Cavs during the summer as a free agent.

Known as an effective playmaker and one of the most popular team players in the league, Rubio’s return has been highly anticipated by his Cavs’ teammates.

Prior to his injury, Rubio helped the Cavs to get their campaign off to a good start last season, going 20-14. He has averaged 11.1 points and 7.6 assists in his career.

Currently, the Cavs find themselves fifth in the Eastern Conference rankings with 26-16 record. Cleveland will be hoping to heal the wounds from their close 114-116 loss to the Utah Jazz when they come up against the Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio had to undergo an MRI scan on his left knee on Wednesday. This comes after the 31-year-old incurred an injury during the Cavs’ 108-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.

With under three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Rubio slipped as he attempted to swerve around Pelicans guard Devonte Graham. As he grounded his right foot, his left knee buckled, sending the Spaniard crashing to the floor. Rubio immediately grabbed at his left knee in pain following the fall, prompting teammates Kevin Love and Isaac Okoro to help him off the court for medical care.

After the Cavs’ narrow loss, coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not provide any specific details on Rubio’s fall, simply explaining that examinations of the injury were still underway.

Bickerstaff and the Cavs will be anxiously waiting to hear about the severity of Rubio’s injury, especially because of the major impact that he has had on the court prior to this hurdle. During the Pelicans game alone, Rubio scored 27 points while racking up 13 rebounds and 8 assists in just 37 minutes of play.

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The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a blockbuster deal on Tuesday which will see future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul move west.

The teams agreed to a mega-deal which will see Chris Paul move from the Thunder along with F Abdel Nader to the Suns in exchange for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick.

This move is a clear sign that the Suns are looking to contend in the 2020-21 season and that they have real ambitions to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign.

Phoenix acquires one of the best point guards in the league who, at the age of 34 averaged 17.6 points and 6.7 assists per game along with excellent efficiency.

The Thunder, on the other hand, will look to retool and rebuild for the future with the package that they acquired in the deal. Oubre and the 2022 first-round pick are the biggest pieces in the deal, with the Thunder acquiring one of the league’s bright young talents. Oubre averaged 18.7 points per game last season.

Rubio looks set to fill in for Paul as the team’s starting point guard, while Ty Jerome and Jalen Lecque are young players who saw minimal playing time for Phoenix last year.

This trade should have a huge impact in the Western Conference race and could signal the Suns’ return to playoff and title contention.

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Spain won its second FIBA World Cup title after what was an emphatic 95-75 win over Argentina during Sunday’s gold medal game.

The winners got off to a flying start, taking a 14-2 lead over Argentina in the first quarter. While Argentina clawed their way back with 11 consecutive points, the Spanish regained control of the game by extending their lead to as much as 17 points in the second quarter.

The third quarter saw Spain build a significant 22-point lead, which proved more than enough to carry them through to the final buzzer.

Point guard Ricky Rubio proved crucial to Spain’s success, ending the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Efforts such as these resulted in Rubio being named the most valuable player in this year’s edition of the tournament.

Also vital to Spain’s success was center Marc Gasol, who finished the game against Argentina with 14 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Gasol also made history by becoming the second player in history to win both the NBA title and the FIBA World Cup in the same year alongside Lamar Odom. He also featured in the Spanish squad that won the FIBA World Cup back in 2006.

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