NEWS
3:59 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (personal) and the Cavaliers have recently begun discussing a potential parting of ways, Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic report.
2:31 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) remains away from the Cavaliers to focus on his mental health, Evan Dammarell of Locked on Cavs reports.
10:44 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) announced Saturday that he has "decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health," ESPN.com reports.
5:31 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) won't start in Saturday's Eastern Conference First Round against the Knicks.
5:37 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) will start Thursday's game against the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
6:58 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) posted two points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 16 minutes during Sunday's 108-91 victory over the Rockets.
6:33 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) is listed as available for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers but is unlikely to play.
3:36 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers due to left knee injury management.
1:36 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against Atlanta.
3:38 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets due to left knee injury management.
6:33 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
11:36 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) didn't participate in Cleveland's morning shootaround and is now listed as questionable due to an illness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
1:39 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (injury management) will play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
10:02 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left knee injury management.
8:35 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
4:36 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Wizards due to left knee injury management, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
9:38 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
6:40 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to left knee injury management.
5:06 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Thursday's 113-95 victory over the Rockets.
1:44 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
11:35 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left knee injury management.
1:30 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) J.B. Bickerstaff expects Rubio to play approximately 15 minutes during Monday's game against the Pelicans, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.
8:35 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) has been cleared to play Thursday against Portland, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
7:42 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Portland.
5:23 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (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 Cleveland.com reports.
1:51 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) will practice Wednesday and is targeting Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazer as his return date, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
6:16 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) 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 Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
6:37 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Suns.
7:34 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
4:47 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns.
6:01 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) 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.
1:36 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (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.
6:29 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) took the floor for some light 3-on-3 work for the first time Thursday, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
10:35 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) J.B. Bickerstaff said before Monday's loss to the Raptors that the team has "not put a specific date" on Rubio's (knee) potential return but added, "he is continuing to take steps and has a doctor's appointment coming up soon to see how everything is healing," Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
1:40 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) said at a press conference Monday that he'll "hopefully" return sometime in December, but he ended by adding "who knows," Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
10:30 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) (knee) and the Cavaliers agreed to terms Friday on a three-year, $18.4 million contract, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
4:41 PM - Ricky Rubio (Ind) (knee), along with a 2022 first-round pick and two future second-round picks, was traded to the Pacers in exchange for Caris LeVert on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
5:36 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) MRI confirmed that he suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
10:17 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) was helped off the floor with an apparent leg injury during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
6:45 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) will start Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
12:20 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 119-90 win over the Bucks.
10:16 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) amassed seven points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists and four steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-89 victory over the Rockets.
11:34 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) ended Friday's 123-106 victory over the Timberwolves with six points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 23 minutes.
6:41 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) will come off the bench Monday against the Nets.
2:02 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) closed with 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Nets.
11:45 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) registered 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five assists and four rebounds in Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Nets.
11:05 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) recorded 28 points (9-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Monday's 98-92 loss to Boston.
6:07 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) will start Monday's game against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
11:15 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) totaled 20 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five assists, five rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Wizards.
2:56 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) is expected to pick up more playing time after starting shooting guard Collin Sexton (knee) was diagnosed Monday with a torn meniscus, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
8:31 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) scored 37 points (13-19 FG, 8-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT) to go with 10 assists, three rebounds, one steal and four turnovers in 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-109 win over the Knicks.
9:58 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) recorded 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes Saturday during a 101-95 win versus Atlanta.
11:34 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) generated 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 123-112 loss to the Cavaliers.
5:25 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) is starting Sunday's preseason game against Chicago, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
10:27 PM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) accumulated 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists and five rebounds in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 131-95 loss to the Bulls.
11:53 AM - Ricky Rubio (Cle) is in line for "a ton" of minutes as the Cavaliers' backup point guard this season, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
5:55 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) along with a 2022 second-round pick and cash, has been traded from the Timberwolves to the Cavaliers in exchange for Tauren Prince, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
8:19 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) isn't starting Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
10:48 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) posted 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 119-100 win over the Pistons.
10:01 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) dropped 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 128-96 win over the Magic.
11:27 AM - Ricky Rubio (Min) scored 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) while adding nine assists, three rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's loss to the Heat.
7:15 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) will start Friday's game against the Heat.
11:52 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) was held to two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in Wednesday's loss to Memphis, contributing four rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes.
7:41 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
11:59 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) tallied 26 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 126-114 victory over the Warriors.
4:12 AM - Ricky Rubio (Min) finished Tuesday's 134-120 win over the Kings with six points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 11 assists, four rebounds and a steal over 30 minutes Tuesday.
12:53 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) totaled 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 119-111 win over the Heat.
11:12 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) went for 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt), nine assists and four rebounds in Sunday's win over the Bulls.
11:42 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) scored 17 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT) to go along with seven assists, five rebounds and three steals across 30 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers.
6:08 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (back) will play Monday against the Kings.
9:14 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Sacramento.
7:29 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (back) is out Saturday against the 76ers.
2:11 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
7:26 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
6:03 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to back spasms.
11:03 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) had 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and two steals in Monday's loss to the Thunder.
1:06 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) finished with 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 assists, and five boards in 33 minutes of a 113-101 loss to the Suns on Friday.
3:13 AM - Ricky Rubio (Min) finished Tuesday's loss to the Lakers with 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 12 assists and three steals across 28 minutes.
3:59 AM - Ricky Rubio (Min) provided 15 points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven assists and five rebounds across 30 minutes in Sunday's 114-112 win over the Trail Blazers.
11:22 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) had 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes in Tuesday's loss against the Bucks.
11:51 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Sunday's 103-99 loss to the Knicks.
1:15 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) had 20 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 assists, three rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Wednesday's loss against the Pacers.
10:56 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) supplied 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight assists and four rebounds across 29 minutes in Tuesday's loss against the Lakers.
5:29 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) contributed 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five assists and one rebound in 30 minutes Sunday in the Timberwolves' 116-112 win over the Raptors.
10:22 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) 28 minutes, Rubio totaled five points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists and four rebounds during the Timberwolves' loss to the Hornets on Friday.
5:17 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) finished with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes Wednesday in the Timberwolves' 119-112 loss to the Clippers.
7:35 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) is starting Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
6:55 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) will get the start at point guard for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
6:32 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared to play Saturday and is expected to play between 24-28 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back against the Pelicans, freelance NBA reporter Dane Moore reports.
2:07 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
7:39 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (COVID-19 protocols) is active for Friday's game against the Hawks, freelance NBA reporter Dane Moore reports.
12:33 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
6:34 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (COVID-19 protocols) is out Friday against the Hawks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
5:20 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
5:26 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) (COVID-19 protocols) remains out for Monday's game against Atlanta.
6:36 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will not play in Friday's game against Memphis.
3:51 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) is averaging 4.4 points per game over his last seven appearances.
3:14 AM - Ricky Rubio (Min) posted two points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds and five steals across 29 minutes in Thursday's 135-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.
7:11 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) went scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in Tuesday's win at Denver, finishing with just four rebounds, two assists and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench.
6:28 PM - Ricky Rubio (Min) will shift to the bench for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Dane Moore of BlueWire reports.
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