Point guard Ricky Rubio is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, agreeing to a three-year, $18.4 million contract, according to ESPN.com.
A fan favorite during his brief run with the team, Rubio played a key role in the Cavs’ hot start last season, averaging 13.1 PPG, 6.6 APG, and 4.1 RPG while providing sound veteran leadership to what is a young Cleveland squad.
Unfortunately, the 31-year-old’s season was derailed by a torn ACL in December. The Cavs then dealt Rubio and his expiring contract to the Indiana Pacers as part of the trade that brought guard Caris LeVert to Ohio.