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Gerald Bourguet: “I’m gonna miss him on the court, but he’s a friend forever.” Devin Booker said Ricky Rubio, who recently announced his decision to retire, is a brother who gained respect throughout his career “Even though it was just one year [in Phoenix], it was so impactful to my career.”
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
That’s it from Phoenix.
#Suns 113 #Heat 97 F.
Phoenix 11-10 at home after bounce back win following 131-122 loss to Clippers.
Grayson Allen 31 points, Bradley Beal 25, Devin Booker 20. Kevin Durant (hamstring) OUT.
Tweeted postgame video from Frank Vogel, Allen and Booker. pic.twitter.com/HRwevx1Exs2:23 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Yeah I did.”
Grayson Allen on last 3 for career high made in game (9).
Hit two early. Waited on Heat next move.
“Are they going to adjust, get out their gaps and let Brad, Book drive into the paint or are they going to keep trying to show and get out for late contests? #Suns pic.twitter.com/iusnItUnmB1:52 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Q: Are you surprised you’re not in the top 10 for fan voting?
A: “Ummm. No.”
Q: Do you even care about it or no?
A: (Shakes head no)
Devin Booker when asked about not being in top 10 of 1st NBA All-Star fan return votes for starting Western Conference All-Star backcourt #Suns pic.twitter.com/IB3eUvK9ZP1:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I could be up here all day. Even though it was just one year, it was so impactful to my career.”
Devin Booker on Ricky Rubio, who has retired from NBA to focus on his mental health.
Played together 2019-20.
“I’m going to miss him on the court but he’s a friend forever.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/U07rj1jRGY1:32 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I love it.”
Devin Booker on Bradley Beal having season-high nine assists in Suns win over Heat.
“That’s what I can do and I know a lot of that is why I’m here, too,” Beal said. “I really need to be able to play-make as well as put pressure on teams to score the ball.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/igDvOHUP9h1:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
He’s a sniper.”
Devin Booker on Grayson Allen, who shot 9-of-14 from 3 in setting career-high for made 3s which tied a franchise record in a game in #Suns win vs. Heat.
“He makes it look easy.”
Also talked about defensive game-plan execution.
“There was more talk out there.” pic.twitter.com/LHZ5DxVjiA1:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Defensively, probably our best game-plan execution of the year.”
“Offensively, the trust.”
Frank Vogel after #Suns 113-97 win as they limited Heat (minus Jimmy Butler) to 41% FG (10-of-37 from 3) and had 30 assists with Devin Booker delivering 10 and Bradley Beal having nine. pic.twitter.com/VoRQBx2zjJ12:58 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I’m gonna miss him on the court, but he’s a friend forever.”
Devin Booker said Ricky Rubio, who recently announced his decision to retire, is a brother who gained respect throughout his career
“Even though it was just one year [in Phoenix], it was so impactful to my career.” – 11:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on Grayson Allen tying the franchise record with 9 made 3s: “He’s a sniper. Somebody that I have a bunch of trust in on the court, and not only to make 3s, but to playmake and to defend at a high level.” – 11:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 113, MIA 97
Allen: 31-4-4, 11-19 FG, 9-14 3P
Beal: 25 Pts, 9 Ast, 8 Reb, 11-18 FG
Booker: 20 Pts, 10 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-19 FG
Adebayo: 28 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-19 FG
Suns have won 5 of their last 6 games – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns duo tonight:
Beal — Booker —
25 PTS 20 PTS
8 REB 5 REB
9 AST 10 AST
And Grayson Allen led the team in scoring. pic.twitter.com/VuX6yEf68111:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 94, MIA 75
Allen: 28 Pts, 10-16 FG, 8-12 3P
Beal: 20 Pts, 8 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 18-9-6, 8-16 FG
Adebayo: 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 8-16 FG
Suns outscore Heat 32-20 in 3Q – 10:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Slips. Falls. Scores.
Devin Booker smiles in helping Bol Bol off the ground as the fans chant his game while he shoots FT after getting fouled on the play.
Misses FT. #Suns up 89-71 with 1:51 left in 3rd. #Heat10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Aside from not having Kevin Durant yet, these last few minutes have been pretty close to peak Suns basketball. Getting stops, playing in transition, Book and Beal cooking in one-on-one situations. Fun stuff – 10:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol Bol caps half with block as Suns lead 62-55 lead.
Ended 2nd quarter on 8-0 run.
PHX: Grayson Allen 23 points (career high 40), Devin Booker 16, Bradley Beal 13.
MIA: Bam Adebayo 17 points, Kevin Love 16 off bench.
#Suns 53.2% FG (10-of-21 3PT). #Heat 45% (6-of-15 3PT). pic.twitter.com/yyOxr6gQ2w10:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 62, MIA 55
Allen: 23 Pts, 8-12 FG, 7-10 3P
Booker: 16 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-11 FG
Beal: 13 Pts 5 Ast, 6-11 FG
Adebayo: 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-13 FG – 10:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A Devin Booker 2-for-1 rush against a Kyle Lowry drawn charge attempt was a battle of the titans – 10:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That Devin Booker PNR using Grayson Allen as a screener is something the Suns have had a lot of success with when they’ve used it. Allen pops, Heat overplay the 3 since he’s hot, Allen drives to the rim. His ability to attack closeouts AND knock down 3s is huge – 9:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal scores last 5 points for #Suns, who lead #Heat 33-29 after one.
Grayson Allen 12, Devin Booker 10.
Kevin Love game-high 15 points (5-of-5 FGs, 3-of-3 from 3). #Suns #Heat pic.twitter.com/NpydcMxLcG9:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 33, MIA 29
Allen: 12 Pts, 4-6 3P
Booker: 10 Pts, 2 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2-3 FG
Love: 15 Pts, 5-5 FG, 3-3 3P
10 assists on 12 made shots for the Suns, great offensive quarter – 9:35 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Suns 33, Heat 29 after one. Love 15 points on 5 of 5. Allen 12 for Suns, Booker 10 – 9:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eubanks back in rotation.
Checks in. #Suns up one.
Current lineup: Booker, Allen, Okogie, Bol and Eubanks.
Thoughts? – 9:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Early offense off turnover. Booker to Allen for 3.
#Suns up 16-12. – 9:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Early analysis is Devin Booker is wearing a purple headband tonight. He must have read the piece bit.ly/48mLbhS9:15 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jaquez on Booker – 9:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns vs. #Heat starting lineups:
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Grayson Allen
Chimezie Metu
Jusuf Nurkic pic.twitter.com/iMLoD4FbFJ8:54 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Ricky Rubio gave up $5.4 million in his buyout agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told @hoopshype. – 8:40 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat guard Tyler Herro’s friendship with Suns guard Devin Booker has been well-documented. But how about the lessons Herro has learned from Booker along the way? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… And both the Heat and Suns missing key players tonight – 8:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch share the impact Ricky Rubio had on each of them in their NBA careers after Rubio announced his retirement. Story for tomorrow’s paper: startribune.com/ricky-rubio-re…8:00 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Feels like a Tyler Herro type night
Whole lot of mid-range pull-ups, always comes to play against Booker, and coming off a game where he feels he could play a lot better
He will be hunting – 6:29 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat guard Tyler Herro’s friendship with Suns guard Devin Booker has been well-documented. But how about the lessons Herro has learned from Booker along the way? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Jimmy Butler back in Miami and Erik Spoelstra on Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s accomplishment – 5:39 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat guard Tyler Herro’s friendship with Suns guard Devin Booker has been well-documented. But how about the lessons Herro has learned from Booker along the way? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Jimmy Butler back in Miami and Erik Spoelstra on Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s accomplishment – 3:27 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell pays homage to cherished teammate Ricky Rubio following retirement announcement
“I wish I got one more year with him, but at the end of the day he’s done so much good for the NBA,” Mitchell said.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/d…3:22 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
There’s a small group of people that have had a profound impact on #Cavs Donovan Mitchell becoming the player he is. Ricky Rubio is one of them. On Friday, about 24 hours after Rubio announced his retirement, Mitchell reflected on that special bond
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/d…2:56 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I asked some of Ricky Rubio’s former teammates at shootaround about him in the wake of his retirement. Here’s Anthony Edwards on one of his first memories with Ricky during his rookie season, with a cameo from Karl-Anthony Towns. pic.twitter.com/ShBLhSBmsX1:11 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
I have to say this is one, mighty fine book. pic.twitter.com/tATJwAmWTh12:30 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Barcelona reportedly in contact with Ricky Rubio sportando.basketball/en/barcelona-r…7:55 AM
Ken Berger @KBergNBA
Today’s the day! My new book with @thepremierpt, @Gray_Method and others launched this morning. Get a copy today for only 99 cents ($6.95 if you prefer paperback) and I’ll send you some amazing bonuses as a “thank you:” bit.ly/maxvbook pic.twitter.com/sIa1hAUpg27:12 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Koby Altman:
“Ricky Rubio embodied everything a franchise would want from such an accomplished player. … His willingness to mentor our younger players speaks to the gravity of his tenure in Cleveland and the success we are having with this current Cavaliers group” – 7:30 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I’ll be back on @923TheFan tonight from 8p until midnight.
-Should the #Browns be scared of anyone in the AFC?
-What the Ricky Rubio buyout means for the #Cavs
– @AriWasserman at 9p on CFP and Ohio State
-Joe Flacco fever
Talk soon. – 5:01 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
From our Jeff Day (not on Twitter/X): In dark times for the Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio was a bright light: startribune.com/ricky-rubio-re…3:55 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
Ricky Rubio announces NBA retirement, gives special shout out to Cavs
The Cavs finally have clarity when it comes to veteran guard Ricky Rubio.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/r…2:43 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Ricky Rubio’s NBA career is over after 12 seasons. He made the official announcement earlier today in a heartfelt post, giving a special shout out to Cleveland — Rubio’s “final home”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/r…2:01 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ricky Rubio: My NBA career has come to an end sportando.basketball/en/ricky-rubio…1:48 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
After 12 year career, Ricky Rubio retires from NBA
nbcsports.com/nba/news/after…1:17 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
shall we never forget that ricky rubio hung on the floor and played more minutes than anyone on that spain team
as a *point guard*
at *17 years old*
in a gold medal game that featured prime kobe/lebron/wade/bosh/CP3/carmelo – 12:44 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Ricky Rubio officially announced his retirement from the NBA 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Yp4zYysEpH12:42 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
OFFICIAL: Ricky Rubio retired from the #NBA
No mention yet of his possible future in Europe or with the Spanish national team
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/dm7ePau5oQ12:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ricky Rubio in 12 seasons:
10.8 PPG
7.4 APG
1.8 SPG
The only player to average those career numbers or better without an All-Star selection. statmuse.com/nba/player/ric…12:16 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Breaking: Longtime NBA veteran Ricky Rubio has retired from the NBA, he announced. pic.twitter.com/0D1mBEGrvs12:11 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Full story on #Cavs, Ricky Rubio agreeing to a buyout and what it means for them, their roster, their tax situation and … Craig Porter Jr.’s future.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/c…11:50 AM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
The Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio have agreed to a contract buyout. Wish Ricky the best as he continues to focus on his mental health. Photo: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… #Cavs pic.twitter.com/ZHtu1f3USI11:32 AM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavs have agreed to a contract buyout with guard Ricky Rubio. – 11:15 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ricky Rubio’s NBA career likely over as veteran guard agrees to Cavaliers buyout, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/ricky…10:56 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Ricky Rubio is set to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers upon a contract buyout #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16…10:48 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs have indeed agreed to a buyout with still-away-from-the-team Ricky Rubio, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. It gives them salary, tax and roster flexibility. @wojespn was on it first. – 10:46 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ricky Rubio, Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a contract buyout. Next stop in Spain? sportando.basketball/en/ricky-rubio…10:43 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
After being away from the Cavaliers for mental health reasons, Ricky Rubio and Cleveland have agreed on a contract buyout, per @wojespn.
If Rubio plays again professionally it will likely be in his native Spain. pic.twitter.com/O85NlShJE110:25 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Rubio buyout means the #Cavs have 13 guys on the roster on standard NBA contracts. They’re going to have to elevate CPJ to a standard contract sooner than later (he’s at 32 games active and has a limit of 50). But this gives them a bit more flexibility. – 10:24 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio agreeing on a contract buyout, likely marking end of his 12-year NBA career: es.pn/48KdvuB10:21 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout. If Rubio — a 12-year veteran — plays professionally again, it will be likely in his native Spain. pic.twitter.com/zyDvRihaGL10:19 AM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Six players are out for the Cavs, including Emoni Bates and Isaiah Mobley on G League assignments. Others out are Darius Garland (jaw), Ty Jerome (ankle), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ricky Rubio (not with team). – 4:59 PM

More on this storyline

Gerald Bourguet: Here’s Devin Booker’s full comments on Ricky Rubio’s decision to retire. Pretty good sense of how much he meant to Book on and off the court after just one year together: pic.twitter.com/rpayirSYSr -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / January 6, 2024
Legion Hoops: LeBron was asked about Ricky Rubio’s retirement tonight: His response: “I’m not really in the mood to answer that question. But I respect Ricky. Congrats on a hell of a career. If I don’t seem sincere in this video it’s because we just got our a** whooped again.” (via @mcten ) -via Twitter / January 6, 2024
Dwight Howard: Congrats to Ricky & Goran on amazing careers 💪🏾 if ya ever miss the game come on over overseas -via Twitter @DwightHoward / January 6, 2024
Duane Rankin: “I think it says a lot about him that he’s willing to do whatever to try to make it work.” #Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Devin Booker taking on point guard responsibilities. #Suns pic.twitter.com/QIqzAgs05e -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 5, 2024
Duane Rankin: “It’s ridiculous.” Chimezie Metu on Devin Booker not being in Top 10 West backcourt first returns fan voting. #Suns pic.twitter.com/mF7AQ2EVr3 -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 4, 2024

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