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LeBron James calls out reporter for ill-timed question

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in no mood Friday to humor a reporter looking for a sound bite. James and the Lakers lost 127-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. James wasn’t feeling very friendly …

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Ricky Rubio announces retirement in revealing statement

Ricky Rubio announced his retirement from the NBA in a statement he posted to his X account on Thursday. Rubio announced last summer that he was putting his basketball career on hold over mental health issues. He and the Cleveland Cavaliers have …

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Report: Notable veteran unlikely to return to NBA after buyout

A notable NBA veteran appears to be on the verge of calling it a career. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio announced over the summer that he was taking a mental health-related leave of absence. He has not returned to the team since. On Thursday, …

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Cavaliers likely to part ways with well-known veteran?

After less than 70 total games played for them, one veteran player’s stint in Cleveland (and perhaps in pro basketball altogether) appears to be over. Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Cavaliers have …

Ricky Rubio warms up before a game

Ricky Rubio announces news about his basketball career

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio announced Saturday that he is stepping away from basketball for the foreseeable future. Rubio, who was set to play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup this summer, announced that he was pausing his career to address …

Ricky Rubio warms up before a game

Ricky Rubio makes big admission about his future

Ricky Rubio has two seasons remaining on his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the veteran point guard is already thinking about returning to his roots. Rubio discussed his playing future during a recent appearance on the “La …

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Cavaliers set to get boost from return of notable veteran

The Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to get some extra backcourt help as soon as Thursday with the return of a notable veteran. Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is targeting a return to action Thursday against Portland, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of …

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Star guard would like to play with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson on Warriors

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are back incinerating defenses together, and one well-known NBA player would love a chance to join them. Speaking this week with Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio discussed the rumors that …

Ricky Rubio on the court

Ricky Rubio suffers turn ACL in left knee for second time

The injury news is in for Ricky Rubio, and it’s not good. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard left Tuesday night’s game late in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury. The team announced on Wednesday that Rubio suffered a torn ACL, knocking …

Ricky Rubio limping

Ricky Rubio helped off court after non-contact injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the surprise story of the NBA this season, thanks in part to some strong play from Ricky Rubio. But Rubio on Tuesday was having another good game for the Cavs until a possible injury interrupted things. Rubio went …

Steph Curry on the court

Warriors eyeing prominent guard to pair with Steph Curry?

The Golden State Warriors could be trying to pair Stephen Curry with a notable fellow member of the 2009 draft class. Joe Vardon and Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reported this week that the Warriors were “keenly interested” in partnering …

Ricky Rubio on the court

Lakers could target Ricky Rubio?

Pau Gasol had an excellent career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and now they could be trying to acquire one of his countrymen. Adrian Wojnarowski said Saturday on ESPN’s “Woj & Lowe Free Agency Special” that veteran guard Ricky …

Anthony Edwards

Ricky Rubio concerned Wolves may squander Anthony Edwards’ development?

Anthony Edwards is slowly starting to live up his billing as a No. 1 overall pick, and one of his teammates wants to make sure he develops properly. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio spoke Friday on his rookie teammate and seemed to express …

Ricky Rubio

Ricky Rubio has more harsh words for Timberwolves

Ricky Rubio’s second tour of duty with the Minnesota Timberwolves clearly has not been the jam. The veteran guard had some more harsh words for the team after a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. “We have to build good habits …

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Ricky Rubio calls out Shaq for ‘hating’ on Donovan Mitchell

Ricky Rubio is standing up for one of his former teammates. The Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday by a 129-118 final. After the contest, Donovan Mitchell gave an interview to TNT’s “Inside the NBA” and received …

Ricky Rubio

Ricky Rubio rips Timberwolves for ‘selfish’ play

Ricky Rubio’s second stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves has been far from a happy homecoming to start. The Wolves got blown out by the LA Clippers on Tuesday by the final of 124-101. The drubbing came after another lopsided 127-91 defeat at …

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