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Mario Saint-Supery drew his first start for Spain at EuroBasket on Sunday, playing 21 minutes and scoring nine points with a team-high five assists and four rebounds in a resounding 91-47 win over Cyprus.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 24

Ricky Rubio signs one-year contract with childhood club in Spain

Former Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio took out a full back-page ad in the Minnesota Star Tribune in June, thanking Minnesota — and it sounded like he might be retiring from professional basketball.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / July 22

Former first-round pick unretires, signs with Joventut Badalona

He ended his NBA career in January 2024 and returned to his home country of Spain, where he finished that season with Barcelona.

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NBA News / Cavaliers Nation / July 22

Report: Ex-Cavs guard to return to basketball after 1-season hiatus

After former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio played in 18 combined EuroLeague and Liga ACB with FC Barcelona in the 2023-24 season, he left the team following that campaign and took a year off from basketball.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 21

Former Utah Jazz Guard Makes Long-Awaited Return to Basketball

One former member of the Utah Jazz is making his way back to the floor overseas after spending two years off from the game. According to a report from Xavi Ballesteros on BDN, former Jazz and longtime NBA guard Ricky Rubio will be making a return to Joventut Badalona, the club he started his basketball career with.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 11

Former Cavaliers Point Guard Says 'I Didn’t Make Friends, Just Teammates' in the NBA

One of the prominent side topics in NBA discourse is the ever-changing culture. From day to day, one can find the league's legends talking about how soft the players are now, or how the game is no longer played the right way.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / FirstSportz / July 10

Despite $130 Million Earnings, Ricky Rubio Resented NBA’s Money-Minded Locker Room Culture

Ricky Rubio is one of many NBA players who came into the league with bucketloads of promise. After all, the Barcelona product became a pro basketball player at the tender young age of 14 in the Euroleague.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / July 8

'Dude, Why Didn't You Tell Me That On The First Day?': Ricky Rubio On Lakers Legend Pau Gasol's Advice To Him Late In His NBA Career

Ricky Rubio recently appeared on the "Lo de Evolve" show and reflected on his life and career in a deep dive into his past, like his dark thoughts and how other people helped him out in his career.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / July 7

Ricky Rubio Shares Why He Didn't Make Any Friends During His NBA Career

Ricky Rubio, the Spanish basketball prodigy once hailed as a generational playmaker, has always been a quiet enigma in the NBA. After spending 12 seasons

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / July 6

NBA Veteran Ricky Rubio Admits Facing Suicidal Thoughts And Symptoms Of Imposter Syndrome

Ricky Rubio had a long, respectable career in the NBA, where he spent 13 seasons, across 4 teams as a playmaking point guard. He announced his retirement

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 8

Minnesota Timberwolves Send Love To Former NBA Star Ricky Rubio

Ricky Rubio was once one of the most exciting passers in the NBA. He spent the first six seasons of his NBA career playing for the Minneosta Timberwolves.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 6

Beloved ex-Wolves guard Ricky Rubio thanks Minnesota in full-page ad

Beloved former Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio took out a full back-page ad in the Minnesota Star Tribune this week, thanking Minneapolis and the entire state for everything it gave him during his NBA career.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fastbreak on SI / June 5

NBA World Reacts To Ricky Rubio's Cryptic Announcement

Ricky Rubio last played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the Clevleand Cavaliers. The veteran point guard had averages of 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest in 33 games.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Former Timberwolves Fan Favorite Ricky Rubio Teases His Official Retirement

Minnesota Timberwolves fans got familiar with Ricky Rubio when the franchise drafted him in 2009, and he made his debut in 2011. He quickly became a popular

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Cavs Make History with Latest Contract Move

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made history as they are the first team to utilize the ‘delayed stretch’ plan to pay former player Ricky Rubio. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement has allowed teams to now stretch the salary they are paying to a waived player.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 5

Cleveland Cavaliers Make History With This Interesting Move

The Cleveland Cavaliers waived Ricky Rubio last January, and shortly after, the former point guard announced his retirement from the NBA. But now, the Cavaliers are making a historic move involving the Spanish legend.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / September 4

Report: Cavs making history with Ricky Rubio move

The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a small piece of history with their handling of Ricky Rubio’s remaining dead-money cap hit, becoming the first team to utilize the “delayed stretch” since the new CBA made doing so possible.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 21, 2024

Ricky Rubio On Playing In Spain: I Feel Like A Rookie Again

Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio retired as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this season — but he only retired from the NBA. Now, not only is he playing for Spanish club Barcelona, but he signed on to play for Spain’s national team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / January 6, 2024

Ricky Rubio gave up millions of dollars in buyout agreement with Cavaliers

More details have emerged about Ricky Rubio's buyout agreement with the Cavaliers.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024

Ricky Rubio leaves legacy with four NBA franchises

Ricky Rubio had a special presence both in the locker room and on the court over the course of his NBA career.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / December 21, 2023

Report: 'Serious doubts' Cavaliers PG 'ever plays again'

Ricky Rubio, who has been on "permitted leave in Spain from the team since the summer as he manages his mental health," isn't expected to be back with the team this season.

Report: Cavaliers not looking to move Donovan Mitchell or shake up roster

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Knicks center expected to miss remainder of season after ankle surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2023