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.
FIBA has officially announced the schedule for this summer’s Olympic qualifying tournaments, which will determine the final four men’s basketball teams who will compete for gold in Paris.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio tried with all his might to return to form this past offseason. But ACL surgery in 2022 slowed him down. Now, he admittedly does not have long in the NBA.
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.
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.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome the Denver Nuggets to town on Thursday night with it being both teams' first game post-All-Star break. However, the Cavs already know that they'll be missing a key piece in the game.
Rubio's pending return could make the already-loaded Cavs one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference.
Fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers were excited to hear that Ricky Rubio had been signed to the team again. They thought he could be a huge help to the young squad, offering not only some excellent offensive skills but also serious mentorship too.
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