April 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers Wiretap

Ricky Rubio Thinking About Return To Spain After NBA Contract Ends

May 29, 2023 10:58 AM

Ricky Rubio has started to think about the end of his career. While on a podcast in his native Spain, Rubio said he's started considering ending his career back home.

“I am starting to consider my return,” Rubio said. “Going home. To Barcelona. Close to home.”

Rubio previously played for Barcelona prior to joining the NBA in 2011. He's played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers during his 12-year NBA career. Rubio's current contract with the Cavs is what he's focused on completing before considering a return to Spain.

“I have two years left on my contract. Maybe one,” Rubio said. “We will see.”

The final season for Rubio in 2024-25 is partially guaranteed. His deal for this coming season is fully guaranteed.

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Nick Gilbert Passes Away Saturday Due To Genetic Condition

May 7, 2023 12:52 PM

Nick Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, passed away on Saturday due to a genetic condition at the age of 26 years old.

Nick Gilbert had a lifelong battle with neurofibromatosis (NF1).

Nick Gilbert frequently represented the Cavs at the NBA draft lottery, twice getting the No. 1 pick in the draft.

The Gilberts launched a foundation in 2017 that funded more than $18 million in research grants to find a cure for Type 1 neurofibromatosis.

The Cavs dedicated their most recent season to Nick Gilbert and others affected with the genetic condition.

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