Ricky Rubio has at least one more season left on his contract with the Cavaliers, and he’s thinking about finishing his career in Spain once his NBA commitment is complete, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
“I am starting to consider my return,” Rubio said in an appearance Sunday on the "La Sotana" podcast. “Going home. To Barcelona. Close to home.”
The 32-year-old guard is under contract for $6.1M next season, but he has only a $4.25M guarantee on his $6.4M salary for 2024/25. Cleveland will have to terminate the contract by June of 2024 if it decides not to pay him the full amount.
Rubio had a limited role for the Cavs this season after his year-long rehab following an ACL tear. He wasn’t able to play until January and then appeared in 33 games, averaging 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 17.2 minutes per night.
Rubio was a star in Europe for six years before coming to the NBA. He helped Barcelona capture the EuroLeague championship in 2010 and the Liga ACB title in 2011.
He has played 12 years in the NBA with the Timberwolves, Jazz, Suns and Cavaliers.
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