WASHINGTON (AP) -The Washington Wizards bought out the contract of center Zydrunas Ilgauskas and waived him, the team announced on Thursday.
The 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas, who was acquired from Cleveland on Feb. 17 as part of the three-team trade that sent Antawn Jamison to the Cavaliers, didn’t play for Washington. He reported on Feb. 19, took a physical and immediately returned to Cleveland.
Ilgauskas, who lost his starting job to Shaquille O’Neal this season, will become a free agent eligible to join any team for a prorated share of the veteran’s minimum. He would be able to rejoin the Cavaliers in 30 days, but could sign with another team immediately.
Over his 12-year career, spent entirely with Cleveland, Ilgauskas has averaged 13.9 points and 7.7 rebounds.
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