Free agent guard Ricky Rubio has reached an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $18.4 million, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Rubio is coming off a torn ACL he suffered in December. Before the injury, Rubio was having a productive season in his first season in Cleveland. He averaged 13.1 points, 6.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 34 games last season. The 11-year journeyman looked to finally have a place with an up-and-coming NBA team, providing a veteran presence behind… Source link
Read More »Cavaliers trade Rubio and picks for Pacers’ LeVert
The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a move to bolster their rotation as they fight for a top seed in the Eastern Conference. According to The Athletic, the Cavaliers are trading Ricky Rubio, a first-round pick and two second-round picks to the Indiana Pacers for Caris LeVert. The trade was reported less than two hours before the teams play each other in Cleveland. According to ESPN, one of the second-round picks originally belonged to the Houston Rockets and will likely be in the top 35. The… Source link
Read More »Lakers add Andre Drummond after Cavaliers buyout
The Los Angeles Lakers have their new big man. Free agent center Andre Drummond is planning to sign with the Lakers on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, one day after officially agreeing to a contract buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Drummond will be eligible to officially sign when he clears waivers at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. Drummond’s tenure with the Cavaliers came to an end shortly after the trade deadline, when teams declined to acquire the big man on his $28 million salary…. Source link
Read More »Cavaliers G Matthew Dellavedova dealing with concussion
Matthew Dellavedova is reportedly in a bad place. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) A fan favorite in Cleveland could be facing the end of his career. Matthew Dellavedova, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard who played a significant role on the team during its second LeBron James era, is still dealing with the after-effects of a serious concussion suffered during the team’s preseason opener on Dec. 12, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and Kelsey Russo. Nearly two months after the… Source link
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The Guardian NFL conference championship picks: Brady v Rogers, and a Chiefs shock Two decorated veterans face off at Lambeau Field, while the best of the next generation play in Kansas City. Who makes the Super Bowl? Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers met earlier this season and the Buccaneers emerged as victors. Photograph: Mark LoMoglio/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay PackersSunday, 3.05pm ET/8.05pm GMT What the Buccaneers need to do to win: Surprisingly for two quarterbacks who have ruled… Source link
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