Zydrunas Ilgauskas is expected to sign a one year deal to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers the rest of the season The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported this morning. Zydrunas wanted to get a deal done as soon as possible so he can travel with the team in their upcoming road trip to New Orleans and […]
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Cavs Clobber Celtics, Move Closer to Clinching Top Seed in East
LeBron James had 30 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three blocked shots and two steals as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 104-93. Although James was highly productive, he had plenty of help, too: Anderson Varejao contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds off of the bench, Antawn Jamison added 15 points and 12 rebounds […]
Lebron James officially wants No.6 next season
Lebron James filed paper work yesterday to officially change his jersey number to No. 6 from his current No.23, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on Monday. “I’ve done it,” James told the Plain Dealer. “I already sent it in. I’m going to be No. 6.” Six is James’ jersey number on the Olympic team and […]
O’Neal Injury Could Imperil Cavs’ Championship Hopes
Don’t be fooled by Cleveland’s 124-93 rout of the hapless New York Knicks—the Cavs will miss Shaquille O’Neal during his six to eight week absence as he recovers from thumb surgery and the Cavs very much need to sign Zydrunas Ilgauskas as soon as they are permitted to do so by league rules. “Small ball†[…]
The Washington Wizards and Zydrunas Ilgauskas Reach agreement
The Washington Wizards and Zydrunas Ilgauskas have reached an agreement on a contract buyout according to the The Washington Post. The agreement would make Zydrunas a free agent and can sign with any team for a pro-rated share of the veteran’s minimum. Many teams are interested in signing Zydrunas including Dallas, Atlanta, Utah, and Denver. […]
Jamison Could be Final Championship Piece–If Big Z Rejoins Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired the proverbial “stretch 4â€â€”i.e., power forward who can shoot jumpers and/or create his own scoring opportunities—that they have been seeking (and their fans have been dreaming about) for quite some time: as part of a three team deal involving the Washington Wizards and L.A. Clippers, Antawn Jamison will join the […]
Zydrunas is looking for a buyout
Cavaliers fans were ecstatic about the way the Cavaliers were able to trade for Antawn Jamison without giving up much for it. But at the same time, many are waiting to see what will happen with Zydrunas. According to Zydrunas’s agent, Herb Rudoy, he is going to ask the Wizards for a buyout: ‘I’m going […]
Three team trade brings Antawn Jamison to Cleveland
Cleveland, Washington and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team deal that will bring Antawn Jamison to the Cavalier. The deal will send Zydrunas Ilgauskas’ $11.5 million expiring contract and a first-round draft pick from Cleveland to Washington. Cleveland will also get Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair. The Cavaliers have been chasing Jamison for […]