Ricky Rubio may reportedly return to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup as quickly as Thursday when the Cavs play the Path Blazers, in keeping with NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
ESPN Sources: After a full yr of rehabilitating an ACL tear in his left knee, Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is concentrating on a return in opposition to the Path Blazers on Thursday. Rubio will follow at this time, and if all goes effectively, play in Portland tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wB5RzNhRdy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 11, 2023
If all goes effectively when Rubio practices with the group on Wednesday, then he’ll play in opposition to Portland, per Woj. The Cavs (26-16) will welcome Rubio’s vaunted playmaking talents and veteran presence on a group seeking to lock of their playoff spot after All-Star weekend. Earlier than he tore his ACL, Rubio helped lead Cleveland to a 20-14 begin.
When he was final wholesome, Rubio averaged 13.1 factors, 6.6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per sport. Rubio is called one of the vital fashionable teammates within the NBA and was a detailed pal of Donovan Mitchell whereas they performed on the Utah Jazz.
