Ricky Rubio recently made a return to professional basketball a month after announcing his retirement from the NBA. The point guard signed a short-term contract with Euroleague team FC Barcelona, which lasts until the end of the season.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio shared why he took time away from basketball, citing mental health challenges that he faced. “I developed a chronic stress, something similar to an anxiety disorder,” Rubio said in a press conference.
Entering this season, Ricky Rubio was likely set to be the backup point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, after stepping away from basketball this offseason to address his mental health, he unfortunately did not suit up for the Wine and Gold 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.
Ricky Rubio signed a deal with FC Barcelona until the end of the 2023-24 EuroLeague season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. The 33-year-old point guard announced his retirement from the NBA last month after 12 seasons in the league.
Veteran point guard Ricky Rubio retired from the NBA a few weeks ago, but he may not be finished playing professionally altogether. Rubio could potentially play for his homeland of Spain, specifically with Spanish club FC Barcelona.
Ricky Rubio's basketball journey, a tale of passion and resilience, took an unexpected turn during a fateful collision with Kobe Bryant on March 9, 2012.
After retiring from the NBA earlier this month, Ricky Rubio will begin training with Barcelona as he begins his basketball comeback.
The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly may be in the market for reserve guards with the NBA trade deadline approaching early next month. “Keep an eye on Cleveland sniffing around for reserve guards, sources said, after buying out Ricky Rubio,” wrote NBA insider Jake Fischer.
Nearly everyone who played alongside veteran point guard Ricky Rubio has a story that speaks to the type of person Rubio is and the character he showed as a teammate.
This week for the Cavs had some ups and downs. The Cavs beat down the Wizards for two wins after dropping the first game of 2024 to the Raptors. This was all overshadowed by the departure of 12 year NBA veteran Ricky Rubio.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a solid season so far, given the unfortunate circumstances they’ve faced. Despite injuries to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, Cleveland has been able to keep pace in the Eastern Conference.
More details have emerged about Ricky Rubio's buyout agreement with the Cavaliers.
Ricky Rubio had a special presence both in the locker room and on the court over the course of his NBA career.
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has not played in the NBA this season and in a heartfelt social media post, said he will never play in the NBA again.
Ricky Rubio announced his retirement from the NBA in a statement he posted to his X account on Thursday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a contract buyout with veteran point guard Ricky Rubio, ESPN reported Thursday. Rubio, 33, stepped away from the franchise in August to concentrate on his mental health.
Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports, amidst Rubio’s ongoing absence from the team. The split
A notable NBA veteran appears to be on the verge of calling it a career.
The Cavaliers and point guard Ricky Rubio seem likely to move on from each other fairly soon, as we relayed earlier. But how that happens is still very
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.
After less than 70 total games played, one veteran player’s stint in Cleveland (and perhaps in pro basketball altogether) appears to be over.
The Cavaliers won't have Ricky Rubio for a while. Neither will Team Spain.
Rubio, 32, is a 12-year NBA veteran who has made 712 total appearances.
Ricky Rubio has two seasons remaining on his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the veteran point guard is already thinking about returning to his roots.
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio still has two years left on his contract, but from the sounds of things, he would like to return to playing professionally in Spain.
Rubio's pending return could make the already-loaded Cavs one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference.
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