The expiring contract of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Ricky Rubio is reportedly generating interest ahead of the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline even though the point guard suffered a season-ending torn ACL in December.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Monday the Cavs are trying to upgrade their backcourt, with Rubio and draft picks among the assets they're making available.
As the deadline nears, the first notable domino to fall was Rajon Rondo, who was dealt to the Cavaliers from the Los Angeles Lakers after Rubio's knee injury.
In the rumor mill, the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia continues to dominate the headlines as the 76ers star has yet to suit up this season amid a desire for a change of scenery.