When is rubio back

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More Pacific News ». More FS Pacific News ». View all Pacific Sites. More Southwest News ». More FS Southwest News ». View all Southwest Sites. Despite not logging a double-double as he did during their previous two matchups, the veteran was more efficient across an improved number of game minutes. Rubio bettered his Cavs point and rebound averages to Rubio generated 15 points FG, 3Pt, FT , 10 assists, two rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's loss to the Cavaliers.

Rubio came off the bench in Wednesday's season opener but took on a starting role Friday with Darius Garland ankle sidelined. The year-old has recorded double-doubles in each of his first two appearances of the season and has carved out a significant offensive role to begin his time in Cleveland. Rubio played 20 minutes off the bench Tuesday, but he'll join the starting five with Darius Garland illness sidelined Sunday.

Although the year-old will likely take on a bench role to begin the regular season, he's expected to see plenty of minutes for the Cavaliers. Rubio accumulated 10 points FG, 3Pt, FT , six assists and five rebounds in 20 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. Rubio needs to clean up his efficiency, but he, unsurprisingly, excelled as a distributor. He's reportedly going to play a key role with the Cavaliers this season, but there will only be so many minutes and so much usage available with Darius Garland, Collin Sexton and Isaac Okoro around.

Ultimately, he may pop for some nice games off the bench, but Rubio probably won't be fantasy-relevant in standard leagues. Rubio is in line for "a ton" of minutes as the Cavaliers ' backup point guard this season, Chris Fedor of Cleveland. Rubio landing in Cleveland via trade seemed like an odd fit, on paper, but the Cavs were in desperate need of a veteran, backup point guard, and Rubio's resume -- coupled with his expiring contract -- made him a strong fit. The year-old said he's prepared to lend his experience to a young Cavs team hoping to push Darius Garland and Collin Sexton to the next level.

Garland, in particular, figures to benefit from Rubio's tutelage. But that can translate to a winning team. I'm going to have to challenge him in that area. I'm going to bring my experience the same way I did with Booker, the same way I did with Donovan Mitchell, the same way I did with the young stars that I had on my team.

After canvassing the league and understanding how motivated the Wolves were to make a trade, Rubio quickly warmed to the idea of a return to Minnesota, sources said. Best of all for Rubio, he is in line to get a chance to play for Saunders, a coach he trusts implicitly. He has always wanted that connection with a coach. He thought he had it with Monty Williams. He knows he has it with Saunders, to the point that if Saunders wants to bring Rubio off the bench, it is an idea the veteran is open to, sources said.

He wants to be a part of making the Wolves a playoff team. The talks center around the 17th overall pick going to Oklahoma City in return for Rubio and pick Nos. As soon as Rubio was traded to the Thunder, the Timberwolves set their sights on bringing the popular Spaniard back, sources said. The Wolves were interested in signing Rubio when he was a free agent last summer, but Rubio signed a three-year deal with Phoenix instead. OKC dealing him here for the 17th pick, in exchange giving the Wolves Rubio, 25 and Everyone in Minnesota loves Ricky Rubio.

Ricky Rubio and the Phoenix Suns missed the playoffs last season but had an impressive run in the bubble to finish their season on a good note. Players are privileged, but those who are in charge of these things have to understand that, in addition to being players, we are also people.

Ricky Rubio John Gambadoro: Little monkey wrench here - Just heard that OKC does not want any multi-year contracts back which if true would make this trade difficult. Fluid situation I'll do my best to let you know what I am hearing. However, both players are still here in Utah and remain focused on the Suns tonight until further notice.

Utah has to add more money to the deal. The flames are pretty visible. One team reportedly also interested in Conley is the Detroit Pistons, sources said. But Miller ownership has given FO permission to enter tax in such a situation.

Marc Stein: Utah has had exploratory discussions with Memphis on a potential swap headlined by Mike Conley and Ricky Rubio in advance of next week's trade deadline, according to league sources. Memphis is believed to covet prime draft compensation in a trade involving either Conley or Marc Gasol. But as the Twitter general managers debate and numerous reports surface, Ricky Rubio sees his name being thrust into potential deals without much emotion.

That happens at every work; if they got a better job offer or the boss just decides to cut personnel, that happens. It happens in every business. But yeah, I think Rodney gets moved.

I think Derrick will draw decent interest. Ricky Rubio: Basketball brought me here 6 years ago. I didn't know much about Minnesota, and now I'm proud to call it home. You never know what this journey will bring you, and I wouldn't change a bit of mine over the last 6 years. I remember arriving here like it was yesterday. I stepped out of the airport and was overwhelmed with your support. It's something I'll never forget. Ricky Rubio: What we have in Minnesota is special and you don't know that until you live there.

You helped me to grow as a player, but more importantly as a person. I learned a lot, met incredible people who became part of my family and will always be in my heart I gave my best night after night.

I'm sorry we couldn't make the playoffs because you deserve it. I am grateful to the Timberwolves organization and all of my coaches, trainers and staff. Finally, I want to thank all of the amazing teammates I was fortunate to play alongside for the last 6 years. I wish nothing but the best for you guys. Rudy Gobert: Let's get it rickyrubio9!!! Rudy Gobert: Let's get it Ricky Rubio!!! That could be fascinating. The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has acquired point guard Ricky Rubio from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a protected future first-round pick from Oklahoma City, pending the outcome of a successful physical.

Marc Stein: Oklahoma City first-round draft pick that Minnesota will receive from Utah in exchange for Ricky Rubio is top protected Jon Krawczynski: Wolves owner Glen Taylor has resisted trade proposals for Rubio all week, including this morning according to sources.

Something changed. Deal is close to being done.