Former No. 5 pick Ricky Rubio retires from NBA, cites mental
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Ricky Rubio's injury could not have come at a worse time for the Timberwolves
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Ricky Rubio retirement
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Utah Jazz acquire veteran point guard Ricky Rubio from Minnesota Timberwolves
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Bleacher Report on X: Ricky Rubio is retiring from the NBA after 12 years as he works on his mental health / X
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Spain national team star Ricky Rubio steps away from basketball, cites mental health
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Citing mental health, Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball
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Ricky Rubio's Retirement: Reasons & Insights into Ricky Rubio's Decision - SarkariResult
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Ricky Rubio retires from NBA: 'My mind went to a dark place' - Sports Illustrated Minnesota Sports, News, Analysis, and More
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The Ricky Rubio situation is one to monitor for the Phoenix Suns