Cavs’ Wade Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out For Season
2022/03/cavs-wade-undergoes-knee-surgery-out-for-season.htmlCollin Sexton and Ricky Rubio both suffered season-ending knee injuries earlier in the season, while All-Star center Jarrett Allen has been out since March 6 due to a fractured finger.
Central Notes: Lopez, Connaughton, Williams, Bickerstaff
2022/03/central-notes-lopez-connaughton-williams-bickerstaff.htmlCleveland is still in contention for a top six spot in the East despite losing Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio early in the season and Jarrett Allen more recently.
Rajon Rondo To Miss Approximately Two Weeks
2022/02/rajon-rondo-to-miss-approximately-two-weeks.htmlCleveland's backcourt has been hit hard in 2021/22 by health problems, with Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio suffering season-ending knee injuries earlier in the season.
Community Shootaround: Coach Of The Year Frontrunner
2022/02/community-shootaround-coach-of-the-year-frontrunner.htmlHis Cavaliers are 35-24 despite losing Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio to season-ending knee injuries and having several other rotation players deal with various health ailments.
Nine Candidates To Be Promoted From Two-Way Contracts
2022/02/nine-candidates-to-be-promoted-from-two-way-contracts.htmlThe Pacers already have one open roster spot and could create a second one by waiving injured guard Ricky Rubio, though if they value his Bird rights, they'll want to keep Rubio on the roster.
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Recap
2022/02/2022-nba-trade-deadline-recap.htmlPacers acquire Ricky Rubio, the Cavaliers’ 2022 first-round pick (top-14 protected), the Rockets’ 2022 second-round pick, and the Jazz’s 2027 second-round pick.
Trade Deadline Notes: Lakers, Bulls, Cavaliers, Hornets
2022/02/trade-deadline-notes-lakers-bulls-cavaliers-hornets.htmlWhile it's not impossible for the Cavaliers to add another high-salary player today, it would almost certainly require them to give up a rotation piece now that they've moved Ricky Rubio's expiring contract, says Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (Twitter link).
Pacers Notes: Turner, Rebuild, Roster, Carlisle
2022/02/pacers-notes-turner-rebuild-roster-carlisle.html“We’re putting together a path forward that is going to be a little bit different, obviously, after, after today and tonight,” Carlisle said after the team traded veteran wing Caris LeVert in exchange for the expiring contract of injured guard Ricky Rubio and three future draft picks.
Pacers Rumors: Turner, Sabonis, Ayton, Rubio, McCollum
2022/02/pacers-rumors-turner-sabonis-ayton-rubio-mccollum.htmlBoth Fischer and ESPN's Brian Windhorst say that Ricky Rubio's expiring contract could be flipped before Thursday's trade deadline, which Adrian Wojnarowski first reported on Monday.
Trade Rumors: Harden, Rubio, Grant, McCollum, Smart
2022/02/trade-rumors-harden-rubio-grant-mccollum-smart.htmlThe Pacers have a good chance of trading Ricky Rubio's expiring contract, which they just acquired from Cleveland, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said on NBA Today (video link).
Pacific Notes: James, Davis, Fox, Haliburton, Rubio, Green, Wiseman
2022/02/pacific-notes-james-davis-fox-haliburton-rubio-green-wiseman.htmlInjured guard Ricky Rubio, who just had his expiring contract moved from Cleveland to Indiana, said in a recent Spanish media interview (hat tip to Hoops Hype) that he wouldn't mind eventually playing with the Warriors.
Cavs Notes: LeVert, Trade Talks, Okoro, Draft Pick
2022/02/cavs-notes-levert-trade-talks-okoro-draft-pick.htmlThe Cavaliers and Pacers began to engage in exploratory discussions about Caris LeVert shortly after Ricky Rubio tore his ACL, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who notes that the Cavs' deadline priorities likely would've looked different if Rubio's injury hadn't occurred.
Pacers Trade Caris LeVert To Cavaliers
2022/02/cavaliers-trading-for-pacers-caris-levert.htmlWe also want to send our best wishes to Ricky Rubio and his family.
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Preview: Central Division
2022/02/2022-nba-trade-deadline-preview-central-division.htmlHowever, Cleveland has been in the market for help on the wing since last summer, and season-ending injuries to Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton have the club eyeing potential backcourt upgrades as well.
Cavaliers Granted Disabled Player Exception
2022/02/cavaliers-granted-disabled-player-exception.htmlThis is the second DPE of the season for the Cavaliers, who also received an $8.9MM exception following an injury to Ricky Rubio.
Suns, Cavs, Pelicans Among Potential Eric Gordon Suitors?
2022/02/suns-cavs-pelicans-among-potential-eric-gordon-suitors.htmlAccording to Fischer, Cleveland is hoping to acquire a player like Gordon or LeVert using Ricky Rubio's expiring contract and a pair of second-round picks, but Houston believes it can get a first-round selection for Gordon and Indiana is seeking at least one first-rounder, if not more, for LeVert.
Nuggets Granted Disabled Player Exception
2022/01/nuggets-granted-disabled-player-exception.htmlBesides the Nuggets, the Cavaliers ($8.9MM) and Pelicans ($1.9MM) have also been granted disabled player exceptions this season for season-ending…
Joe Ingles Out For Season With Torn ACL
2022/01/joe-ingles-out-for-season-with-torn-acl.htmlLike the Cavs have done with Ricky Rubio since he suffered an ACL tear of his own, the Jazz will probably shop Ingles with a draft pick in the hopes of acquiring a player who can help the club contend this season.
Central Notes: Hayes, Pistons, Cavaliers, Holiday
2022/01/central-notes-hayes-pistons-cavaliers-holiday.htmlThe upstart 30-19 Cavaliers have emerged as a true force in the Eastern Conference, despite missing two of their best guards in Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio, both most likely done for the season.
Cavs Willing To Deal This Year’s First-Rounder, Rubio’s Contract
2022/01/cavs-willing-to-deal-this-years-first-rounder-rubios-contract.htmlThe Cavaliers are willing to deal this year's first-round pick and might also move Ricky Rubio's contract in order to acquire another guard or wing, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Cavaliers Notes: DPE, Rubio, Love, Rebuild Over
2022/01/cavaliers-notes-dpe-rubio-love-rebuild-over.htmlThe Cavaliers have been granted a disabled player exception worth $8.9MM - half of Ricky Rubio's salary - for the season-ending torn ACL that Rubio suffered last month, sources tell Kelsey Russo of The Athletic (via Twitter).
Cavaliers Eyeing LeVert, Gordon, Ross, Covington
2022/01/cavaliers-eyeing-levert-gordon-ross-covington.htmlThey're reportedly dangling Ricky Rubio's expiring contract and draft assets in trade discussions.
Checking In On 2021/22 Disabled Player Exceptions
2022/01/checking-in-on-disabled-player-exceptions.htmlFor instance, I'd be surprised if the Cavaliers didn't request a DPE at some point following Ricky Rubio's season-ending ACL tear.
Central Notes: Rubio, Rondo, Turner, Bulls, Olynyk
2022/01/central-notes-rubio-rondo-turner-bulls-olynyk.htmlSpeaking to Spanish outlet La Vanguardia, Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio discussed his left ACL tear, which he confirmed will keep him out of the EuroBasket tournament this September.
Cavaliers Extending Koby Altman Through 2027/28
2022/01/koby-altman-extending-with-cavaliers-through-2027-28.htmlAltman also sagely traded for veteran point guard Ricky Rubio during the 2021 offseason.