Rubio (knee) has been cleared to play Thursday against Portland, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio will make his season debut after finishing off his rehab. He's expected to log eight to 12 minutes off the bench, per Fedor, and the Cavs will be sure to keep a close eye on the guard as he eases his way back into game shape.

Rubio (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Portland.

EDGE Analysis

If Rubio is upgraded to available Thursday, he will likely play 12-15 minutes. However, if he is unable to suit up against the Trail Blazers, he should be able to make his season debut in Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.

Rubio (knee) is expected to log around 12-15 minutes in his potential debut Thursday and isn't expected to take part in back-to-backs until after the All-Star break, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio is targeting Thursday for his season debut, but that hinges on how he's feeling after Wednesday's practice session. The Cavs should release an injury report later in the day that figures to provide a clearer picture of his status for the contest.

Rubio (knee) will practice Wednesday and is targeting Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers for his first action of the 2022-23 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio has yet to play this season while rehabilitating from offseason knee surgery. However, his return to the lineup may result in Raul Neto falling out of the rotation as the team's backup point guard. Rubio will likely play limited minutes while he works his way into game shape.

Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Rubio (knee) is "really close" to returning, but the veteran point guard remains out for Tuesday's matchup against the Jazz, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio has yet to make his season debut while recovering from offseason surgery, but the team has no need to rush the veteran back to game action. Even when he's available, he figures to garner a modest bench role and won't be fantasy relevant unless Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are unavailable.

Rubio (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio is still waiting to make his season debut while recovering from offseason surgery. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.

Rubio (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio has yet to make his season debut after undergoing off-season surgery on his left knee. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Suns.

Rubio (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio continues to work his way back from ACL surgery, but the Cavaliers do not need to rush him back. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has said previously that he expects the veteran point guard to return sometime in January, but a precise return timetable has yet to be set. Rubio's next chance to suit up will come Friday against Denver.

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that he doesn't expect Rubio to play in any of the Cavaliers' three games this week, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio advanced to 5-on-5 work in practice earlier this month and appears to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained Dec. 28, 2021, but the veteran point guard looks as though he'll need a little more ramp-up time. Bickerstaff indicated that Rubio should be ready to go shortly after New Year's Day, so the 32-year-old will presumably be viewed as day-to-day once the calendar flips to 2023. Once Rubio is cleared to make his season debut, he'll likely handle a small role off the bench as the primary backup to Darius Garland and will presumably have to sit out one half of back-to-back sets for most of what's left of the season.

Rubio (knee) was granted clearance to do more 5-on-5 work after his most recent meeting with the medical team, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rubio is clearly taking steps toward a return, but the team hasn't set a timetable yet. Even when he eventually retakes the floor, Rubio will likely slowly ramp up his playing time following an ACL injury that required surgery and extensive rehab. When Rubio is cleared for full practice and contact, it should signal that he's nearing his 2022-23 debut.