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NBA veteran Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a contract buyout, potentially marking the end of his 12-year career across the Atlantic. If Rubio plays professionally again, it will be likely in his native Spain.

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Guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement on a contract buyout, marking a likely conclusion to Rubio's 12-year NBA career, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Ricard Rubio

Team:Cleveland CavaliersPosition:PGAge:33Height:193 cmWeight:86 kgBirth place:Barcelona, SpainProfileNewsStatistics

The decision comes after Rubio took a hiatus from the franchise to address his mental health.

The buyout involves $6.1 million remaining on this year's contract and $6.4 million for the 2024-25 season, providing the Cavaliers with financial relief and opening up a valuable roster spot.

If Rubio decides to continue his professional career, it's expected to bring him back to where it all began -- his native Spain, as reported by Wojnarowski.

Rubio faced setbacks in the past two seasons, primarily due to recovering from a torn ACL, the second of his career.

In the previous season, he played 33 games, joining the Cavaliers midseason and contributing with averages of 5.2 points and 3.5 assists.

Throughout his NBA journey, Rubio has averaged 10.8 points and 7.4 assists over 698 games.

Rubio, 33, is a EuroLeague champion with FC Barcelona in 2010 and a EuroCup winner with Joventut Badalona in 2008.

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