Z's return Countdown (Officially back on the roster)

[DraftPick]

Re: Z's return Countdown (Z to sign Tues morning)

Just got a text saying its official. So glad my favorite Lithuanian is coming home

 

[ohiorulez]

since its a one year deal... and we used the vet min.... do we still get to use the small portion of the BAE we have left; next year?

 

[Smooth]

Per ABJ:

Cavs: Darnell Jackson waives.

 

[bucksprime99]

I wish it had been a multi-year deal, just to see PIP's reaction.

 

[DraftPick]

So Darnell And a 1st (which we may even get if we buy one) for Antawn Jamison...Um I think we win.

Although if I was Darnell, I would break every bone in Sebastian Telfair's body.

 

[LeShaq]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2010/03/ilgauskas_to_sign_1-year_deal.html

Zydrunas Ilgauskas signs 1-year deal to return to Cleveland Cavaliers

By Mary Schmitt Boyer, The Plain Dealer
March 23, 2010, 2:32PM

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Zydrunas Ilgauskas, the Cavaliers' beloved center, has finalized a one-year deal worth about $1 million to return to the team.

Coach Mike Brown said this afternoon that Ilgauskas was signed and would be available to play when the team travels to New Orleans for a game Wednesday.

Ilgauskas, the team's all-time leader in games played, rebounds and blocked shots was traded to Washington on Feb. 17 in a deal that brought Antawn Jamison and Sebastian Telfair to the Cavs. He was bought out by the Wizards and became a free agent. Monday was the first day the Cavs could offer him a contract.

The Cavs used a pro-rated portion of their bi-annual exception to get the deal done. Combined with the trade bonus he got for being sent to Washington, the deal makes up for the $1.5 million Ilgauskas gave up to become a free agent in a buyout deal.

Ilgauskas was courted by teams like Dallas and Denver, but instructed his agent, Herb Rudoy, to announce his intentions to return to the Cavs, in part because of the outpouring of support he received from fans upon his departure.

He will be paid about $150,000 for the remainder of the season, the prorated amount of the 10-year veteran's minimum.

Ilgauskas was averaging 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 53 games with the Cavs this season.

To clear a roster spot for Ilgauskas, the Cavs released second-year forward Darnell Jackson.

 

[demondeacs13]

Per ABJ:

Cavs: Darnell Jackson waives.

Who is Darnell waving at?

 

[Silky Smooth]

So Darnell And a 1st (which we may even get if we buy one) for Antawn Jamison...Um I think we win.

Although if I was Darnell, I would break every bone in Sebastian Telfair's body.

I dont think Darnell will ever talk to Bassy again. If he does it will be to say FUCK YOU!!

 

[Da_James_Gang]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vimZj8HW0Kg&feature=fvsr

 

[Chardon]

Z will be well rested, and well rusted.

 

[Backstage]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn9K52SkZ40

 

[Rick Astley]

Already on the Cavs.com frontpage. Can't wait to see his return in the Q. The place will going to be wild!

 

[PIP]

Z will be well rested, and well rusted.

Then there will probably be no difference in his performance and production...

 

[Silky Smooth]

If Phil Jackson was pissed before we even signed Z back you have to figure he is shitting on himself at this very moment. :chuckles:

 

[udilicious42584]

Can't wait for Olivier to say:

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!

On Sunday.

(If he scores that is) (Or, the Cavs could be playing very well that day and Mike Brown might decide to hold him out, :chuckles