"Ricky Rubio Bids Farewell to NBA, Cavaliers Seal Buyout Amidst Mental Health Focus"
Ricky Rubio, former NBA player, has announced his retirement from the league following a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, citing ongoing work on his mental health as a primary reason. Rubio, who has faced multiple injuries throughout his career, including two ACL tears, has not played this season after taking a mental health break in August. He expressed a desire to share his experiences to help others in the future but intends to keep details private for now. Rubio's professional career may continue in Spain, where he first gained recognition as a basketball prodigy.