These 3 Teams Should Pursue Ricky Rubio In Free Agency

Ricky Rubio, NBA Rumors, Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Analysis Network

Injuries are, without question, the worst aspect of professional sports. Ask NBA veteran Ricky Rubio.

Rubio enjoyed one of the best seasons of his NBA career before a devastating ACL tear in December —averaging 13.1 points and 6.6 assists (with only 2.6 turnovers) per game. He offered the Cleveland Cavaliers a steady hand as a backup point guard.

Three-point shooting has long been an Achilles’ heel for the veteran floor general, but the 33.9% he was shooting from distance this season was at least serviceable.

Pair that shooting with elite floor vision and quality defense, and Rubio remains a valuable rotation player.

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Rubio’s game has never been predicated on athleticism. He’ll be able to pick up where he left off. His IQ, creativity, and fundamental soundness will remain after he heals.

Here are three teams who should consider adding him to their roster.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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