For one night, Ricky Rubio finally gets to feel what it's like to be Steph Curry

[JujitsuFlip]

https://sports.yahoo.com/ricky-rubio-nice-play-stephen-110131286.html

Speaking of him getting to feel like Steph Curry, quite the interesting quote from Rubio. He said, “It would be nice to play with Curry and Klay Thompson".

Very interesting, Cavs should probably move off his $17.8 million expiring contract considering he has a blown ACL and will walk in free agency.

Why is it assumed he’d walk in free agency? I think he showed the cavs how important he is to their team. They haven’t looked the same offensively since he left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a short term deal with a similar salary he had.

Because he just said on record he wants to play with Steph and Klay, which neither guy currently play for the Cavs.

[LivingLegend]

https://sports.yahoo.com/ricky-rubio-nice-play-stephen-110131286.html

Speaking of him getting to feel like Steph Curry, quite the interesting quote from Rubio. He said, “It would be nice to play with Curry and Klay Thompson".

Very interesting, Cavs should probably move off his $17.8 million expiring contract considering he has a blown ACL and will walk in free agency.

Why is it assumed he’d walk in free agency? I think he showed the cavs how important he is to their team. They haven’t looked the same offensively since he left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a short term deal with a similar salary he had.

Because he just said on record he wants to play with Steph and Klay, which neither guy currently play for the Cavs.

That gets said about other players on other teams all the time, I dont think this is posturing from Rubio who is currently under contract and rehabbing for the next 7 months.

If Rubio doesnt get moved at the deadline--its likely because the Cavs are going to try and keep him and had talks with him about staying. Plus, there arnt a lot of top 7-10 teams in the league Rubio could go to that would give him as big of a role as he has in CLE which has to be a factor for him.

He can get 25 min per night and play in closing time with a large role on the Cavs or he could go ring chase and just be another dude off the bench for 13 mins per night on other teams I guess.

[SF_Warriors]

https://sports.yahoo.com/ricky-rubio-nice-play-stephen-110131286.html

Speaking of him getting to feel like Steph Curry, quite the interesting quote from Rubio. He said, “It would be nice to play with Curry and Klay Thompson".

Very interesting, Cavs should probably move off his $17.8 million expiring contract considering he has a blown ACL and will walk in free agency.

Why is it assumed he’d walk in free agency? I think he showed the cavs how important he is to their team. They haven’t looked the same offensively since he left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a short term deal with a similar salary he had.

Because he just said on record he wants to play with Steph and Klay, which neither guy currently play for the Cavs.

Warriors back court is super crowded. Rubio will have to take a paycut and possibly be the 4th or 5th guard off the bench. Don't see how that is a desirable situation for him.

[hippesthippo]

How many times has he been traded since he signed that last contract? I imagine Rubio will take a hard look around the league in free-agency this summer.

Rubio doesn't fit Cleveland's timeline at all, if he re-ups with them then he is almost certain to be traded again. Not sure that's what he's looking for at this point of his career.

His skillset would be a great fit on a lot of teams.. the type of teams that were interested in the Chris Paul / Kyle Lowry types who both god paid. He's a smart point guard, who is a plus on defense, talented playmaker and won't destroy your spacing. No longer the athlete he used to be, but it doesn't matter.

He could easily sign a multi-year deal with the team of his choice and a chance to contend at around the MLE.

[Colbinii]

How many times has he been traded since he signed that last contract? I imagine Rubio will take a hard look around the league in free-agency this summer.

Rubio doesn't fit Cleveland's timeline at all, if he re-ups with them then he is almost certain to be traded again. Not sure that's what he's looking for at this point of his career.

His skillset would be a great fit on a lot of teams.. the type of teams that were interested in the Chris Paul / Kyle Lowry types who both god paid. He's a smart point guard, who is a plus on defense, talented playmaker and won't destroy your spacing. No longer the athlete he used to be, but it doesn't matter.

He could easily sign a multi-year deal with the team of his choice and a chance to contend at around the MLE.

I dont know if he gets MLE for multiple years at this point.

I have two destinations where I like him.

1+1 Team Option in Detroit
1 year deal in Minnesota [assuming they can't afford Beverley]

[hippesthippo]

How many times has he been traded since he signed that last contract? I imagine Rubio will take a hard look around the league in free-agency this summer.

Rubio doesn't fit Cleveland's timeline at all, if he re-ups with them then he is almost certain to be traded again. Not sure that's what he's looking for at this point of his career.

His skillset would be a great fit on a lot of teams.. the type of teams that were interested in the Chris Paul / Kyle Lowry types who both god paid. He's a smart point guard, who is a plus on defense, talented playmaker and won't destroy your spacing. No longer the athlete he used to be, but it doesn't matter.

He could easily sign a multi-year deal with the team of his choice and a chance to contend at around the MLE.

I dont know if he gets MLE for multiple years at this point.

I have two destinations where I like him.

1+1 Team Option in Detroit
1 year deal in Minnesota [assuming they can't afford Beverley]

I'd love to have him here in Detroit, but he has gotta be sick of being the only adult in the room on young rebuilding teams just to be traded every year.

No way he would go back to Minny. Absolutely zero, plus he's a terrible fit next to Edwards and DLo.

[GreatWhiteStiff]

I'd like to see him paired with cunning ham too. Could be intervesting.

[Colbinii]

How many times has he been traded since he signed that last contract? I imagine Rubio will take a hard look around the league in free-agency this summer.

Rubio doesn't fit Cleveland's timeline at all, if he re-ups with them then he is almost certain to be traded again. Not sure that's what he's looking for at this point of his career.

His skillset would be a great fit on a lot of teams.. the type of teams that were interested in the Chris Paul / Kyle Lowry types who both god paid. He's a smart point guard, who is a plus on defense, talented playmaker and won't destroy your spacing. No longer the athlete he used to be, but it doesn't matter.

He could easily sign a multi-year deal with the team of his choice and a chance to contend at around the MLE.

I dont know if he gets MLE for multiple years at this point.

I have two destinations where I like him.

1+1 Team Option in Detroit
1 year deal in Minnesota [assuming they can't afford Beverley]

I'd love to have him here in Detroit, but he has gotta be sick of being the only adult in the room on young rebuilding teams just to be traded every year.

No way he would go back to Minny. Absolutely zero, plus he's a terrible fit next to Edwards and DLo.

Rubio would be playing 20-25 MPG and I dont see how he is a bad fit? Beverley is a great fit and Rubio is a better passer.

[JujitsuFlip]

Why is it assumed he’d walk in free agency? I think he showed the cavs how important he is to their team. They haven’t looked the same offensively since he left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a short term deal with a similar salary he had.

Because he just said on record he wants to play with Steph and Klay, which neither guy currently play for the Cavs.

Warriors back court is super crowded. Rubio will have to take a paycut and possibly be the 4th or 5th guard off the bench. Don't see how that is a desirable situation for him.

Coming off a torn ACL at age 32 (this fall) I think that is exactly the role he desires and why he said this on record.

He has only played in the playoffs twice, both first round exits. The guy wants a shot at a ring, he said as much back in September, "I wish and I can hope I can play for a team one day that’s playing for a championship right away. That’s not the case right now but I want to help this team get there someday".

https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-ricky-rubio-makes-awkward-admission-about-trade/

We gotta believe what the guy is saying. He's been a professional every spot he has landed but he wants to play for a contender and no one can fault him for that.

[hippesthippo]

I dont know if he gets MLE for multiple years at this point.

I have two destinations where I like him.

1+1 Team Option in Detroit
1 year deal in Minnesota [assuming they can't afford Beverley]

I'd love to have him here in Detroit, but he has gotta be sick of being the only adult in the room on young rebuilding teams just to be traded every year.

No way he would go back to Minny. Absolutely zero, plus he's a terrible fit next to Edwards and DLo.

Rubio would be playing 20-25 MPG and I dont see how he is a bad fit? Beverley is a great fit and Rubio is a better passer.

They literally just traded him to an [at the time] terrible Cleveland team after Minny had him looking like garbage.

[Colbinii]

I'd love to have him here in Detroit, but he has gotta be sick of being the only adult in the room on young rebuilding teams just to be traded every year.

No way he would go back to Minny. Absolutely zero, plus he's a terrible fit next to Edwards and DLo.

Rubio would be playing 20-25 MPG and I dont see how he is a bad fit? Beverley is a great fit and Rubio is a better passer.

They literally just traded him to an [at the time] terrible Cleveland team after Minny had him looking like garbage.

The team is different now but I do understand looking back 2 years and drawing conclusions.

[RiRuHoops]

I'd love to have him here in Detroit, but he has gotta be sick of being the only adult in the room on young rebuilding teams just to be traded every year.

No way he would go back to Minny. Absolutely zero, plus he's a terrible fit next to Edwards and DLo.

Rubio would be playing 20-25 MPG and I dont see how he is a bad fit? Beverley is a great fit and Rubio is a better passer.

They literally just traded him to an [at the time] terrible Cleveland team after Minny had him looking like garbage.

Wolves traded him twice already. No way he considers them. They are not even close to contending either.

[hippesthippo]

Rubio would be playing 20-25 MPG and I dont see how he is a bad fit? Beverley is a great fit and Rubio is a better passer.

They literally just traded him to an [at the time] terrible Cleveland team after Minny had him looking like garbage.

The team is different now but I do understand looking back 2 years and drawing conclusions.

"On August 3, 2021, Rubio was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers..."

That's 6 months by my count, but ok.

[hippesthippo]

Rubio would be playing 20-25 MPG and I dont see how he is a bad fit? Beverley is a great fit and Rubio is a better passer.

They literally just traded him to an [at the time] terrible Cleveland team after Minny had him looking like garbage.

Wolves traded him twice already. No way he considers them. They are not even close to contending either.

Exactly.

[Colbinii]

They literally just traded him to an [at the time] terrible Cleveland team after Minny had him looking like garbage.

The team is different now but I do understand looking back 2 years and drawing conclusions.

"On August 3, 2021, Rubio was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers..."

That's 6 months by my count, but ok.

My point is the roster is different and by the 2023 season, that's 2 seasons away from the 2021 season.

[JujitsuFlip]

The team is different now but I do understand looking back 2 years and drawing conclusions.

"On August 3, 2021, Rubio was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers..."

That's 6 months by my count, but ok.

My point is the roster is different and by the 2023 season, that's 2 seasons away from the 2021 season.

Rubio is a free agent in 6 months...

[hippesthippo]

The team is different now but I do understand looking back 2 years and drawing conclusions.

"On August 3, 2021, Rubio was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers..."

That's 6 months by my count, but ok.

My point is the roster is different and by the 2023 season, that's 2 seasons away from the 2021 season.

If that's your point, then fine; at least it's coherent. However, that really isn't what you said.

Regardless, whether you call it 6 months or "two seasons ago from 7 months in the future," it changes nothing.

Rubio will not be going back to Minnesota. Sorry.

[RiRuHoops]

Why is it assumed he’d walk in free agency? I think he showed the cavs how important he is to their team. They haven’t looked the same offensively since he left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a short term deal with a similar salary he had.

Because he just said on record he wants to play with Steph and Klay, which neither guy currently play for the Cavs.

Warriors back court is super crowded. Rubio will have to take a paycut and possibly be the 4th or 5th guard off the bench. Don't see how that is a desirable situation for him.

your backcourt is crowded now, but Payton and Lee will be looking to get paid in the summer while your team is in tax hell and loves to take advantage of vets looking to join even on vet min contracts.

[The4thHorseman]

How many times has he been traded since he signed that last contract? I imagine Rubio will take a hard look around the league in free-agency this summer.

Rubio doesn't fit Cleveland's timeline at all, if he re-ups with them then he is almost certain to be traded again. Not sure that's what he's looking for at this point of his career.

His skillset would be a great fit on a lot of teams.. the type of teams that were interested in the Chris Paul / Kyle Lowry types who both god paid. He's a smart point guard, who is a plus on defense, talented playmaker and won't destroy your spacing. No longer the athlete he used to be, but it doesn't matter.

He could easily sign a multi-year deal with the team of his choice and a chance to contend at around the MLE.

I dont know if he gets MLE for multiple years at this point.

I have two destinations where I like him.

1+1 Team Option in Detroit
1 year deal in Minnesota [assuming they can't afford Beverley]

I'd love to have him here in Detroit, but he has gotta be sick of being the only adult in the room on young rebuilding teams just to be traded every year.

No way he would go back to Minny. Absolutely zero, plus he's a terrible fit next to Edwards and DLo.

Kevin Love is 2yrs older than Rubio on that Cavs squad.

[Pantsman]

https://sports.yahoo.com/ricky-rubio-nice-play-stephen-110131286.html

Speaking of him getting to feel like Steph Curry, quite the interesting quote from Rubio. He said, “It would be nice to play with Curry and Klay Thompson".

Very interesting, Cavs should probably move off his $17.8 million expiring contract considering he has a blown ACL and will walk in free agency.

Why is it assumed he’d walk in free agency? I think he showed the cavs how important he is to their team. They haven’t looked the same offensively since he left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a short term deal with a similar salary he had.

Because he just said on record he wants to play with Steph and Klay, which neither guy currently play for the Cavs.

Cavs own his bird rights. I doubt he’d turn down more money to go play on the MLE. And saying you would want to play with someone isn’t the be all end all. Almost every player has said they want to play with lebron or Steph or KD but not everyone does.