The Wine and Gold's thin backcourt just got thinner as veteran Ricky Rubio is done for the season after an MRI revealed a torn ACL in his left knee. Rubio left the Cavs loss Tuesday night after leading Cleveland with 27 points, 13 points, and 8 assists.
The 11-year pro was having a career year for the Cavs averaging 13 points, 6.6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals providing a spark for the second unit and stepping into the starting lineup 8 times for the Wine and Gold.
Darius Garland is still out for the Cavaliers in the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols after entering on Tuesday.
Cleveland did officially sign Malik Newman to a 10-day contract after he averaged 18 points and 4 assists for the Charge this season in the G-League.
The Cavaliers currently have Isaac Okoro, Denzel Valentine, Kevin Pangos, and RJ Nembhard Jr on the roster at guard. Wine and Gold face off in Washington Thursday night with the Wizards.
Cavs lose Ricky Rubio to torn ACL
Veteran point guard done for the season after suffering left knee injury in Tuesday loss vs. New Orleans
By 92.3 The FanDec 29, 2021
