July 12, 200520 yr The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Cleveland is about to reach an agreement with their other all-star. Days after the Cleveland Cavaliers made waves with a marquee free agent signing, Zydrunas Ilgauskas reportedly has elected to remain with the club. According to a report in Monday's Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ilgauskas will sign a five-year deal worth up to $60 million on July 22, the first day free agents can sign according to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. The report comes three days after the Cavaliers agreed to terms with guard Larry Hughes, one of the top prizes on the free agent market after a stellar season with the Washington Wizards. The 30-year-old Ilgauskas, who has played all seven of his seasons with Cleveland, averaged 16.9 points and 8.6 rebounds in 78 games last season. He led the NBA with 299 offensive rebounds, ranked sixth with 165 blocks and was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the second time in three years. After suffering through myriad foot injuries early in his career, the 7-3, 260-pounder has been a constant presence in the middle for the Cavaliers. Ilgauskas has missed just six games over the last three seasons and has increased his minutes in each campaign. In 413 career games, the Lithuania native has averaged 14.9 points and 7.7 rebounds. This obviously makes re-signing Curry harder, as it leaves the Hawks with fewer options as a big man.
July 12, 200520 yr damn hughes lebron and ilgauskas alongside gooden, thats pretty good, they could still use a dynamic player off the bench, i bet they took a look at azubuike of kentucky
July 12, 200520 yr In 2009 that Ilgauskas deal will look silly. He MAY be worth $12 million a year for the next two years but he will rob them on the back half of the deal IMO
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