Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout. If Rubio — a 12-year veteran — plays professionally again, it will be likely in his native Spain.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Source: Twitter @wojespn
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StatMuse @statmuse
Ricky Rubio in 12 seasons:
10.8 PPG
7.4 APG
1.8 SPG
The only player to average those career numbers or better without an All-Star selection. statmuse.com/nba/player/ric… – 12:16 PM
Ricky Rubio in 12 seasons:
10.8 PPG
7.4 APG
1.8 SPG
The only player to average those career numbers or better without an All-Star selection. statmuse.com/nba/player/ric… – 12:16 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Breaking: Longtime NBA veteran Ricky Rubio has retired from the NBA, he announced. pic.twitter.com/0D1mBEGrvs – 12:11 PM
Breaking: Longtime NBA veteran Ricky Rubio has retired from the NBA, he announced. pic.twitter.com/0D1mBEGrvs – 12:11 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Full story on #Cavs, Ricky Rubio agreeing to a buyout and what it means for them, their roster, their tax situation and … Craig Porter Jr.’s future.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/c… – 11:50 AM
Full story on #Cavs, Ricky Rubio agreeing to a buyout and what it means for them, their roster, their tax situation and … Craig Porter Jr.’s future.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/c… – 11:50 AM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
The Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio have agreed to a contract buyout. Wish Ricky the best as he continues to focus on his mental health. Photo: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… #Cavs pic.twitter.com/ZHtu1f3USI – 11:32 AM
The Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio have agreed to a contract buyout. Wish Ricky the best as he continues to focus on his mental health. Photo: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… #Cavs pic.twitter.com/ZHtu1f3USI – 11:32 AM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavs have agreed to a contract buyout with guard Ricky Rubio. – 11:15 AM
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavs have agreed to a contract buyout with guard Ricky Rubio. – 11:15 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ricky Rubio’s NBA career likely over as veteran guard agrees to Cavaliers buyout, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/ricky… – 10:56 AM
Ricky Rubio’s NBA career likely over as veteran guard agrees to Cavaliers buyout, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/ricky… – 10:56 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Ricky Rubio is set to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers upon a contract buyout #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:48 AM
Ricky Rubio is set to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers upon a contract buyout #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:48 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ricky Rubio, Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a contract buyout. Next stop in Spain? sportando.basketball/en/ricky-rubio… – 10:43 AM
Ricky Rubio, Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a contract buyout. Next stop in Spain? sportando.basketball/en/ricky-rubio… – 10:43 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
After being away from the Cavaliers for mental health reasons, Ricky Rubio and Cleveland have agreed on a contract buyout, per @wojespn.
If Rubio plays again professionally it will likely be in his native Spain. pic.twitter.com/O85NlShJE1 – 10:25 AM
After being away from the Cavaliers for mental health reasons, Ricky Rubio and Cleveland have agreed on a contract buyout, per @wojespn.
If Rubio plays again professionally it will likely be in his native Spain. pic.twitter.com/O85NlShJE1 – 10:25 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Rubio buyout means the #Cavs have 13 guys on the roster on standard NBA contracts. They’re going to have to elevate CPJ to a standard contract sooner than later (he’s at 32 games active and has a limit of 50). But this gives them a bit more flexibility. – 10:24 AM
The Rubio buyout means the #Cavs have 13 guys on the roster on standard NBA contracts. They’re going to have to elevate CPJ to a standard contract sooner than later (he’s at 32 games active and has a limit of 50). But this gives them a bit more flexibility. – 10:24 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio agreeing on a contract buyout, likely marking end of his 12-year NBA career: es.pn/48KdvuB – 10:21 AM
ESPN story on Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio agreeing on a contract buyout, likely marking end of his 12-year NBA career: es.pn/48KdvuB – 10:21 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout. If Rubio — a 12-year veteran — plays professionally again, it will be likely in his native Spain. pic.twitter.com/zyDvRihaGL – 10:19 AM
ESPN Sources: After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout. If Rubio — a 12-year veteran — plays professionally again, it will be likely in his native Spain. pic.twitter.com/zyDvRihaGL – 10:19 AM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Six players are out for the Cavs, including Emoni Bates and Isaiah Mobley on G League assignments. Others out are Darius Garland (jaw), Ty Jerome (ankle), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ricky Rubio (not with team). – 4:59 PM
Six players are out for the Cavs, including Emoni Bates and Isaiah Mobley on G League assignments. Others out are Darius Garland (jaw), Ty Jerome (ankle), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ricky Rubio (not with team). – 4:59 PM
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After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout — likely marking the end of Rubio’s accomplished 12-year NBA career, sources told ESPN on Thursday. The buyout — which has $6.1 million left on this year’s contract and $6.4 million for 2024-2025 — gives the Cavaliers some financial relief and opens up a second spot on the team’s roster. If Rubio continues his professional career, it will likely be where he started as a 14-year-old prodigy — his native Spain. -via ESPN / January 4, 2024
Over the summer, Rubio, 33, had his agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, alert the Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations, Koby Altman, about his need to step away to address those mental health issues. The Cavaliers had accommodated Rubio, but discussions shifted in recent weeks to a buyout as it became clearer that Rubio did not anticipate playing for the Cavaliers — or even in the NBA — again, sources said. -via ESPN / January 4, 2024
Chris Fedor: #Cavs have indeed agreed to a buyout with still-away-from-the-team Ricky Rubio, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. It gives them salary, tax and roster flexibility. @wojespn was on it first. -via Twitter @ChrisFedor / January 4, 2024
