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sports2 years ago

"Ricky Rubio Bids Farewell to NBA, Leaves Dignified Legacy Across Four Teams"

The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Ricky Rubio have agreed to a buyout, ending his tenure with the team. Rubio, known for his leadership and mentoring of younger players, has been a significant figure in the NBA with career averages of 10.8 points, 7.4 assists, and 1.76 steals. Despite a season-ending ACL injury in the 2021-22 season, Rubio's impact on the Cavaliers was notable, contributing to their 22-win improvement that year. The Cavaliers now have a roster of 16 players, including Rubio's departure.

sports2 years ago

Ricky Rubio Bids Farewell to NBA, Citing Mental Health After Cavaliers Buyout

Ricky Rubio, after a 12-year NBA career and a recent focus on his mental health, has announced his retirement from the NBA following a contract buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rubio expressed gratitude to the teams he played for and gave a special shout-out to the Cavs for their support and understanding. The buyout will provide the Cavs with financial flexibility, potentially allowing them to sign a new player or convert a two-way contract. Rubio's impact on the team was highlighted by Cavs' president of basketball operations, Koby Altman, who praised Rubio's leadership and mentorship. Rubio's future in professional basketball remains uncertain, but if he continues, it may be in his native Spain.

sports2 years ago

Ricky Rubio Bids Farewell to NBA, Citing Mental Health After Cavaliers Buyout

Ricky Rubio, former NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has officially announced the end of his professional basketball career at age 33, following a buyout agreement with the team. His decision comes after a pause in his career due to mental health issues, which he briefly discussed in a statement, expressing a dark period he experienced on July 30th. Rubio expressed gratitude towards Cleveland and its organization for their support and understanding. He also hinted at sharing his full experience in the future to help others facing similar challenges.

sports2 years ago

"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.

sports2 years ago

"Ricky Rubio Retires from NBA, Cavaliers Finalize Buyout Amidst Mental Health Reflections"

Ricky Rubio, after reaching a buyout agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has announced his retirement from the NBA. The 33-year-old guard, who has not played this season due to mental health reasons, was owed a significant portion of his contract for the current and next season. His retirement follows a 12-year NBA career with four teams, during which he averaged 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.4 assists over 698 games. The Cavaliers will now have increased financial flexibility and may look to sign players to 10-day contracts to address current roster shortages due to injuries.

sports2 years ago

"Ricky Rubio Parts Ways with Cavaliers, Paving Way for Potential LeVert Trades"

Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a contract buyout, with Rubio likely ending his 12-year NBA career to focus on his mental health. The buyout frees up financial space for the Cavaliers and adds an extra roster spot. Rubio, who has been dealing with a torn ACL and mental health issues, may continue his basketball career in Spain, where he began as a prodigy at age 14. Throughout his NBA tenure, Rubio averaged 10.8 points and 7.4 assists and was known as a favorite teammate among stars like Kevin Love and Donovan Mitchell.

sports2 years ago

Cavaliers Decimate Wizards 140-101 in Season's Most Dominant Performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved their most impressive offensive performance of the season, decimating the Washington Wizards with a 140-101 victory. This win, marking their first of 2024 and breaking a two-game losing streak, was secured at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and highlighted the Cavs' strong record against teams with losing records, now standing at 12-2.