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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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 3

Cavs Stretch Ricky Rubio Contract For Added Cap Flexibility

The Cavaliers are getting close to the salary cap and tax penalties, but hey, where there’s a will there’s a way. So the Cavs have taken the $1.27 million owed to retired point guard Ricky Rubio and stretched it out over three seasons.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 22

Cleveland Cavaliers: Ricky Rubio Joins New Team After Retiring From NBA

Earlier this year, Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio announced his retirement from the NBA after playing 12 seasons in the United States. Just recently, the former Cleveland Cavaliers star has joined a new basketball team for another run as a professional hooper.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Ricky Rubio finds new home after Cavs exit, NBA retirement

Former Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Ricky Rubio‘s basketball journey is about to come full circle. Rubio will be signing with Joventut Badalona, the Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, Spain, where his professional basketball career began, per Eurohoops.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 22

Ricky Rubio Reportedly Signing With Spanish Club With Which Career Began

Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio is seemingly headed to Spanish club Joventut Badalona, per Jordi Valle Simo of EFE Deportes. If so, Rubio will be returning to the team where he spent the first four years of his professional career, beginning in 2005.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 21

12-Year NBA Veteran Ricky Rubio Reportedly Signing With New Team

Ricky Rubio most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he appeared in 33 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran point guard finished that year with averages of 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.

NBA News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 4

Could Ricky Rubio Return to Minnesota Timberwolves?

Once upon a time, Ricky Rubio was drafted to be the savior of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Times are much different now in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, than they were each time Rubio was in MN previously.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 3

Ricky Rubio Contemplating Retirement From Barcelona

Veteran point guard Ricky Rubio retired from the NBA, spent a season with traditional Spanish power Barcelona, and is again contemplating his future. “I have no idea (if I will continue next year),” Rubio told Gigantes, via BasketNews. “I don’t want to make the decision in the heat of the moment.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26, 2024

Ricky Rubio reveals why he left Cavs as he joins FC Barcelona

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / February 26, 2024

Ricky Rubio addresses mental health concerns that forced him to take time away from basketball: ‘The player ate the person’

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 26, 2024

Former Cavaliers Point Guard Ricky Rubio Expresses Gratitude For Team

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.

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 / February 18, 2024

And-Ones: Olympic Qualifiers, Rubio, R. Miller, All-Star Weekend

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / ESPN / February 13, 2024

Rubio may return to play for Spain in qualifiers

Ricky Rubio, who stepped away from playing in January, was named to the Spanish national team Tuesday for the FIBA EuroBasket qualifiers this month.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / ESPN / February 6, 2024

Rubio rejoins Barcelona through end of season

Ricky Rubio signed a short-term contract with Barcelona on Tuesday, a month after he announced that his 12-year NBA career was over. Barcelona said Rubio will join the team when he feels the time is right.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6, 2024

Reports: Ricky Rubio making return to Barcelona

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 30, 2024

Ricky Rubio joins Spanish club Barcelona for practice

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / January 30, 2024

Ricky Rubio On How A Collision With Kobe Bryant Changed His Career

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.

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

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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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2023