The Spanish base, who was having a great season, will not play in his new franchise due to the serious knee injury he suffered
Ricky Rubio he was one of the biggest names in the NBA until his injury. An injury that has caused the Cleveland Cavaliers use his contract to move him to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Caris LeVert. A transfer in which those from Cleveland have also included draft rounds to get the shooting guard.
However, due to important injury of Ricky Rubio, the base will not play with the Indiana Pacers this season. And everything seems to indicate that he will not do it in the future either, since his contract ends at the end of this season and he will be able to sign free for any franchise that is interested.
Ricky Rubio’s plans after signing with the Indiana Pacers
The renewal by the Pacers seems ruled out, since they have guards like TJ McConnell or Malcolm Brogdon. That is why, except for surprise, Ricky Rubio will end up signing a much smaller contract than he currently had -17.8 million dollars- to join a franchise with aspirations of winning the ring. A franchise such as the Nets, the Lakers, the Celtics or the Sixers.
The Warriors, an option for Ricky Rubio?
Ricky Rubio is one of the great highlights in the Cavaliers, being an influencer on his team and who has a great poster in the NBA, which is why the Golden State Warriors have him on their agenda. In case he makes his way to the San Francisco squad, he could somehow avenge the failed signing of José Manuel Calderón.
Let’s remember that the point guard was also about to join the Warriors in 2017, but due to Kevin Durant’s injury it could not happen at a definitive moment. Due to this unexpected mess, the team had to hire a forward and on that occasion, it was Matt Barnes who was chosen by the sports management.
The Warriors seek alternatives for the signing of Ricky Rubio
Well, several seasons later, a Spanish standout from the Cavaliers would be in the Warriors’ plans: Ricky Rubio. The point guard has been a relevant element, which could make the leap to a quintet where he can play for the NBA ring. This interest has been going on for a long time and they are looking for him to strengthen the squad that Curry commands.
And it is that the desire of the Golden State Warriors in the Spanish basketball player is such that they would be willing to use the figure of a buyout to get his services. They will pay for his release, since they consider that it is cash that can be decisive. Although they have a constellation of stars, some pieces need to be adjusted.
The base is a key cash for his team and could reach a new destination where he will dispute the ring
That yes, a sector of the followers of Ricky Rubio consider that it is not time to change the quintet. Mainly because in the Cleveland Cavaliers he looks happy and he is also surrounded by a group of young people who empower themselves and empower him at the same time. Without a doubt, it will be a complicated decision for the Spaniard.
We will have to wait then for what may happen with the future of the point guard. For now the Warriors will try to get his services as soon as possible and there could be news in the coming days. The objective of the Californians is none other than to make a top-level duo with Stephen Curry.