REPORTEDLY, THE veteran center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who started playing for Cleveland in 1997 and has never suited up for another NBA team, expects to sign a two-year contract with the Miami Heat later this week.
The two-year deal would come with a player option for the second season. He seems to be following LeBron James.
"Once LeBron signed there, LeBron started recruiting him," said Herb Rudoy, Zydrunas Ilgauskas' agent, who first reported this news. "We've agreed to agree," Rudoy added.
The Heat had no immediate comment. They had talks about acquiring Ilgauskas when he was available this past season after being dealt in a three-team trade to Washington. The Wizards subsequently bought out his contract and made him a free agent.
Ilgauskas is the Cavs' career leader in games played, blocked shots and rebounds. The 7-foot-3 Lithuanian was drafted by the club in 1996 and overcame serious foot injuries that nearly ended his career.
Ilgauskas told Cavs owner Dan Gilbert and general manager Chris Grant the news on Tuesday. James played a role in luring Ilgauskas to Miami, and other teams were interested as well.
Playing as a reserve for the first time, Ilgauskas averaged 7.4 points and 5.4 rebounds last season. For his career, Ilgauskas has averaged 13.8 points and 7.7 rebounds, plus has played in two All-Star games.
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