Rubio averaged 5.2 points in 33 games last season, but just prior to the start of the FIBA World Cup, in which he was supposed to play for Spain, Rubio stepped back from both his national team and the Cavs for his mental health, as he manages an ongoing family issue. He is not believed to be engaging in basketball activities to stay sharp, sources said. -via The Athletic / December 20, 2023