Ricky Rubio News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Won't play Friday Rubio has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left knee injury management.

Impact Rubio appeared in the last four matchups and averaged 5.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 13.0 minutes per game. However, after missing nearly three months to begin the regular season, he'll rest for the first half of a back-to-back set Friday to preserve his long-term health. Raul Neto is a candidate to see increased run against Golden State.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Cavaliers welcome back Ricky Rubio, now must figure out new rotation Ricky Rubio was away from the court for more than a calendar year. On Monday night, he finally returned to the home court in Cleveland.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Kelsey Russo: J.B. Bickerstaff said that Ricky Rubio's minute... - The Athletic J.B. Bickerstaff said that Ricky Rubio's minute restriction should be bumped up to about 15 minutes today. They continue to monitor his resp...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to play around 15 minutes Coach J.B. Bickerstaff expects Rubio to play approximately 15 minutes during Monday's game against the Pelicans, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact Rubio made his season debut Thursday against the Trail Blazers after recovering from a torn ACL. He played 10 minutes against Portland before playing 13 minutes Saturday against Minnesota, and the Cavaliers will continue to ease him into action following his lengthy layoff.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Rubio finally back healthy for Cleveland The Cavaliers once again have a healthy Ricky Rubio available in teams' first meetings in two months.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Looks good in season debut Rubio (knee) closed Thursday's 119-113 win over the Trail Blazers with nine points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes.

Impact Making his first appearance of the season after recovering from a torn ACL, Rubio was available on a restricted workload. Despite missing more than 12 months, he looked relatively locked in during his time on the court, connecting on a pair of corner threes while running the offense in true Rubio style. The Cavaliers are going to ease him back slowly given the depth they have at guard, and it's unlikely he becomes anything more than a streaming option for assists in category leagues so long as both Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are healthy.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rubio returns and Cavaliers down struggling Blazers 119-113

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and Ricky Rubio played in his first game since a knee injury more than a year ago, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to be...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Rubio returns to Cavs more than a year after knee injury

Ricky Rubio played for Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night for the first time since injuring his knee more than a year ago

JANUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers: Live updates as Ricky Rubio is expected to make his return Ricky Rubio has gone through a full year of ACL rehab.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Good to go Rubio (knee) has been cleared to play Thursday against Portland, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Rubio will make his season debut after finishing off his rehab. He's expected to log eight to 12 minutes off the bench, per Fedor, and the Cavs will be sure to keep a close eye on the guard as he eases his way back into game shape.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs' Rubio to return after missing year with knee injury

Ricky Rubio is ready to resume his interrupted run with the Cavaliers

JANUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Officially questionable Thursday Rubio (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Portland.

Impact If Rubio is upgraded to available Thursday, he will likely play 12-15 minutes. However, if he is unable to suit up against the Trail Blazers, he should be able to make his season debut in Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for 12-15 minutes in debut Rubio (knee) is expected to log around 12-15 minutes in his potential debut Thursday and isn't expected to take part in back-to-backs until after the All-Star break, Chris Fedor of...

Impact Rubio is targeting Thursday for his season debut, but that hinges on how he's feeling after Wednesday's practice session. The Cavs should release an injury report later in the day that figures to provide a clearer picture of his status for the contest.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs' Ricky Rubio targeting return Thursday Rubio tore the ACL in his left knee in December 2021 in a game against the Pelicans.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Targeting Thursday for season debut Rubio (knee) will practice Wednesday and is targeting Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers for his first action of the 2022-23 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Rubio has yet to play this season while rehabilitating from offseason knee surgery. However, his return to the lineup may result in Raul Neto falling out of the rotation as the team's backup point guard. Rubio will likely play limited minutes while he works his way into game shape.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting close, but still out Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Rubio (knee) is "really close" to returning, but the veteran point guard remains out for Tuesday's matchup against the Jazz, Danny Cunnin...

Impact Rubio has yet to make his season debut while recovering from offseason surgery, but the team has no need to rush the veteran back to game action. Even when he's available, he figures to garner a modest bench role and won't be fantasy relevant unless Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are unavailable.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Rubio (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Suns.

Impact Rubio is still waiting to make his season debut while recovering from offseason surgery. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Rubio (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Rubio has yet to make his season debut after undergoing off-season surgery on his left knee. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Suns.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Rubio (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns.

Impact Rubio continues to work his way back from ACL surgery, but the Cavaliers do not need to rush him back. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has said previously that he expects the veteran point guard to return sometime in January, but a precise return timetable has yet to be set. Rubio's next chance to suit up will come Friday against Denver.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Russo: J.B. Bickerstaff on Ricky Rubio's progression:... - The Athletic J.B. Bickerstaff on Ricky Rubio’s progression: “I would expect him, if things go the right way, sometime early next month. So we're definite...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Progressing, remains out this week Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that he doesn't expect Rubio to play in any of the Cavaliers' three games this week, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact Rubio advanced to 5-on-5 work in practice earlier this month and appears to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained Dec. 28, 2021, but the veteran point guard looks as though he'll need a little more ramp-up time. Bickerstaff indicated that Rubio should be ready to go shortly after New Year's Day, so the 32-year-old will presumably be viewed as day-to-day once the calendar flips to 2023. Once Rubio is cleared to make his season debut, he'll likely handle a small role off the bench as the primary backup to Darius Garland and will presumably have to sit out one half of back-to-back sets for most of what's left of the season.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio inching toward return from torn ACL Ricky Rubio has been out nearly a year with a torn ACL. And while he likely won't see as many minutes, a key role awaits him with the Cavs e...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Cavs' Ricky Rubio cleared for 5-on-5 Rubio tore the ACL in his left knee for the second time in December 2021 in a game against the Pelicans.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared for 5-on-5 work Rubio (knee) was granted clearance to do more 5-on-5 work after his most recent meeting with the medical team, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Impact Rubio is clearly taking steps toward a return, but the team hasn't set a timetable yet. Even when he eventually retakes the floor, Rubio will likely slowly ramp up his playing time following an ACL injury that required surgery and extensive rehab. When Rubio is cleared for full practice and contact, it should signal that he's nearing his 2022-23 debut.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

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