Four days ago, veteran big man Andrew Bogut was involved in a trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76er’s in exchange for Nerlens Noel. However, the big Aussie’s stint in Philadelphia was over before it began, because Bogut was looking to join a contender thus the buyout talks began between the two sides.
Sources: Barring unlikely landing spot by 3 PM ET, Andrew Bogut, 76ers beginning to engage on buyout talks. Bogut wants to be free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017
(UPDATE 2/27/17)
Andrew Bogut and the 76ers have officially agreed to a buyout. Following from Marc Stein of ESPN.
Andrew Bogut and the Sixers have come to terms on a buyout, according to league sources https://t.co/k78phXIsVM
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 27, 2017
Andrew Bogut is expected to hold talks with Cleveland, San Antonio, Houston and Boston before choosing his next team, league sources say.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 27, 2017
Bogut, 32, averaged 8.3 rebounds and 1 block per game during his time with the Dallas Mavericks this season. Bogut’s unselfishness on the offensive end and defense prowess on the other end has made him a very popular player once he becomes a free agent. One team that has become a proverbial front runner for Bogut’s services is none other than the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Following from Isaac Chipps of ESPN.
According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, “Two [Dallas Maverick] sources say they expect Andrew Bogut will choose to join the Cavaliers once he receives a buyout from the [Philadelphia] 76ers.”
Following the Cavaliers 117-99 loss on Saturday night to the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin also reported that their is “mutual interest” between both parties if Bogut is waived or released by the Sixers.
Bogut will be able to fill the void of a backup center for the Cavs and allow them to play big moving forward. Although a buyout may or may not be imminent in the next few days, we will have to wait and see where Bogut lands.
