Cavaliers Ricky Rubio Reach Buyout Agreement

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Cavaliers' buyout deal with guard Ricky Rubio,

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who hasn't played since the 2023-24 season began.

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Rubio's influence was evident in the 2021-22 campaign, when he helped the team gain 22 wins.

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Rubio played important roles for Cleveland, Minnesota, Utah, and Phoenix.

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10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.76 steals in 29.6 minutes are career averags.

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Rubio signed a new contract with the Cavaliers in 2022 after being traded to Indiana.

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