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Cleveland Cavaliers Reportedly Agree To Contract Buyout With 12-Year NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 4, 2024 11:16 AM ET

Over the offseason, Ricky Rubio announced that he was stepping away from basketball.

He was coming off a year where he averaged 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while shooting 34.3% from the field and 25.6% from the three-point range in 33 regular season games (he also appeared in three NBA playoff games).

So far this season, the 12-year NBA veteran has remained away from the team.

Ricky Rubio announced he's putting his career on hold to focus on his mental health. pic.twitter.com/A80ibVV4nJ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 5, 2023

On Thursday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Rubio and the Cavs have now agreed to a contract buyout.

Via 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."

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
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 4, 2024