Despite being worth a first-round pick to some, the Cleveland Cavaliers shouldn't trade Ricky Rubio

It's hard to predict how this season will go after Collin Sexton's injury. But, the Cavaliers need Ricky Rubio in order to make their playoff push.

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On Sunday against the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Ricky Rubio had a career-best game. Typically a sixth man for the Cavaliers, Rubio stepped in for an injured Collin Sexton and was fundamental in the team's latest, and most impressive, win. Rubio scored a career-high 37 points, including 26 in the second half, on 13-of-19 shooting from the field including 8-of-9 from 3-point range to go along with 10 assists and three rebounds in 31 staggering minutes. The Spanish sensation is also the first player in NBA history to post at least 30 points and 10 assists while making eight three-pointers off the bench.

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