Ricky Rubio Fantasy Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has announced that he's taking a break from basketball for mental health reasons. The announcement comes just three weeks before Rubio was set to help Spain defend the World Cup crown. Rubio was the MVP of the last World Cup in 2019. "I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health," Rubio said in a statement. Rubio, who turns 33 in October, still has two seasons left on a three-year contract he signed with the Cavaliers last summer. He returned from an ACL tear in 2022-23, recording 5.2 points and 3.5 assists in 17.2 minutes of action. The 12-year veteran should be considered out indefinitely by fantasy managers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (injury management) has been ruled out in the first game back after the All-Star break due to left knee injury management. The Spaniard sat out of the team's last game against the Philadelphia 76ers with an illness at the time, so this game may have just been a planned rest day. While Rubio is sidelined, Caris LeVert should see some more usage while Raul Neto may see some more opportunities off of the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (illness) will be sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rubio is feeling under the weather and will not be able to go after being listed as questionable from a non-COVID illness. Caris LeVert should see ample minutes off the bench on Wednesday with Rubio ruled out.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (illness) did not participate in shootaround on Wednesday and is still dealing with a non-COVID illness, which has landed him on the injury report as questionable. The 32-year-old seems to get a game off every few games while being eased back on to the court, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him get the night off before an extended break. If he does stay on the sidelines, look for Caris LeVert to take on more guard duties with the second unit.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (knee) won't play on Friday night against New Orleans. The veteran had eight points and two steals in 16 minutes on Wednesday versus the Piston. However, with the Cavs going into a back-to-back, Rubio will sit out on Friday before likely returning for Saturday's matchup with the visiting Chicago Bulls. Nevertheless, with Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell both back in the lineup, Rubio probably wouldn't have gotten much work anyway.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The 32-year-old played 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's contest. That being said, the Cavs will take the cautious approach and rest Rubio considering he's still working his way back from an ACL injury. Raul Neto should serve as the backup guard without Rubio available. However, he probably won't do enough on the court to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (knee) is set to make his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The 32-year-old has been out for over a year while he recovers from left ACL surgery. He'll likely be on a heavy minutes limit as the Cavs ease him back into action. He's worth stashing in most fantasy formats, but isn't worth starting until he gets back up to full speed. Fantasy managers who can afford to be patient with Rubio should check the waiver wire to see if he's available.

Unrestricted free-agent guard Ricky Rubio (knee) continues to rehab after tearing his left ACL in December. However, that doesn't seem to be stopping the Cavaliers from looking to add him back to the roster, assuming the price is right. The 31-year-old played 38 games for Cleveland last season, averaging a respectable 13.1 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals. But after sustaining the injury, he was traded to Indiana ahead of the deadline. Nonetheless, although it may not be until January, it's unknown when Rubio will officially be available to return to the court. Still, if he ends up in Cleveland, he'll likely receive a generous serving of minutes off the bench. Additionally, factoring in Darius Garland and Collin Sexton's inability to stay healthy over the years, Rubio could also get some starts here or there in 2022-23.

The Pacers are trading guard Caris LeVert and a 2022 second-round pick (via Miami) to the Cavaliers. In exchange, Cleveland will be sending Ricky Rubio (knee), a 2022 first-round pick (lottery-protected), a 2022 second-round pick (via Houston), and a 2027 second-round pick (via Utah) back to Indiana. After Collin Sexton (knee) was lost for the year, Rubio was instrumental in the Cavaliers' success. He averaged career-high 13.1 points (tied) to go along with 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. However, a torn ACL also ended his year. Nonetheless, Rubio still has some gas left in the tank. Yet, it's unknown where he will land during the 2022-23 campaign, but he is expected to remain relevant on the fantasy end, at least for a few more seasons.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee, ending his 2021-22 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Rubio sustained the injury during Tuesday's game, which was arguably his best of the season, delivering 27 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. The loss of Rubio deals a further blow to the Cleveland backcourt, which has already been without Collin Sexton (knee), who will miss the remainder of the year, and is currently down Darius Garland (health and safety protocols) as well. Some combination of Kevin Pangos, RJ Nembhard Jr., and Malik Newman is likely to take over PG duties, while Isaac Okoro and Denzel Valentine have short-term assists upside. Rubio is set to become an unrestricted free agent at season's end.