Veteran point guard Ricky Rubio gave up $5.4MM in his buyout agreement with the Cavaliers, according to reports from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Keith Smith of Spotrac, and Bobby Marks of ESPN (all Twitter links). That’s a significant portion of the remaining guaranteed money that was owed to Rubio, who initially had a salary of $6,146,342 for 2023/24 and a $4,250,000 partial … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Gave Up $5.4MM In Cavs Buyout
Cedi Osman Has Fond Memories Of Playing In Cleveland
After being traded to the Spurs last summer, Cedi Osman still has fond memories of Cleveland, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Osman will make his return to the city on Sunday as his new team takes on the Cavaliers. “They really do care about their sports teams, with the Guardians, the Browns, the Cavs,” Osman said. “I always felt their support during … [Read more...] about Cedi Osman Has Fond Memories Of Playing In Cleveland
Central Notes: Mitchell, Rubio, Bucks, Middleton, Toppin
After Darius Garland and Evan Mobley went down last month with relatively significant injuries, there was some speculation about whether the Cavaliers might become more open to the idea of trading Donovan Mitchell. However, multiple reporters have since shot down that speculation, with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com becoming the latest to do so on an episode of the Wine and Gold … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Rubio, Bucks, Middleton, Toppin
Ricky Rubio Agrees To Buyout, Announces NBA Retirement
11:28am: Rubio has announced his retirement from the NBA in a statement on social media (Twitter link). 9:31am: Ricky Rubio has reached an agreement on a contract buyout with the Cavaliers, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The move will likely lead to the end of the 33-year-old guard’s playing career, at least in the NBA. Terms of the buyout haven’t been made … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Agrees To Buyout, Announces NBA Retirement
Central Notes: Allen, LaVine, Taylor, Ivey
With frontcourt sidekick Evan Mobley sidelined, Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has pumped up his production, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com notes. He was challenged by coach J.B. Bickerstaff to make it happen. “He knows everything that I can do,” Allen said. “He just wanted me to do it at a higher level.” Allen is averaging 22.2 points, 15.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists over the last … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Allen, LaVine, Taylor, Ivey