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| Height: 7-3 Weight: 260 Born: June 5, 1975, Kaunas, USSR |
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October 8, 2009 Fanhouse.com is reporting that Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas is considering retiring at the end of the 2009-2010 season. Ilgauskas said he will see how he feels at the end of the season before making a decision on his future. Our View:Big Z is getting up there in age at 34, but the addition of Shaq figures to limit his minutes this season. You would think that limited minutes could prolong his career, but he will still evaluate how he feels after the season before making a decision. If he can make it through this year healthy, he could very well return for at least one more year, but an injury, especially a serious one, would probably signal the end. |
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August 24, 2009 According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cavaliers may look to trade center Zydrunas Ilgauskas at some point next season. Ilgauskas has an expiring $11.5 million contract, and there are several teams who will be looking for a salary dump going into the much anticipated free agent summer of 2010. Our View:With the Big Diesel in the fold now, Big Z will become expendable as long as Shaq stays healthy. The article makes a good point concerning the expiring contract, and it would make sense that a bunch of teams would like to trade for Z to help them down the stretch and to dump his expiring contract. Don't be shocked if a move is made at some point in the next few months. |
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June 1, 2009 The Akron Beacon-Journal is reporting that Zydrunas Ilgauskas plans to return to the Cavaliers. The veteran center holds an $11 million player option for next season. Our View:Big Z will be 34 next week, but he told the paper that he wants to be a Cav next year. With Ben Wallace contemplating retirement and Anderson Varejao a free agent, the Cavs should welcome Big Z's commitment to the team. |
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May 12, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas left the Cavaliers' Game 4 win over the Hawks in the first quarter with a high ankle sprain, but returned to score 14 points and grab ten rebounds, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Our View:Big Z looked fine after returning, but ankle injuries are always an issue with the big man. He should be good to go after getting some rest, but it is something to keep an eye on. |
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May 9, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 points and eight rebounds in the Cavaliers' 97-82 Game Three win over the Hawks. Our View:Ilgauskas hit six of his nine shots from the field and was vastly improved Saturday. In the previous two games in the series he managed just 13 total points and ten rebounds. He'll look to help LeBron sweep the Hawks on Monday in Atlanta. |
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April 18, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas was the Cavs top rebound man on Saturday in their 102-84 win over the Pistons. He grabbed 10 boards to compliment his 12 points and four assists. Our View:Ilgauskas averaged 7.5 rebounds on the season to go along with 12.9 points, so today's game was pretty much in line with his year. |
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April 15, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas is expected to sit out tonight's regular season finale against the Sixers to rest for the playoffs, according to the Sports Network. Our View:He has recorded a double-double in each of his last two games, but unfortunately will be unavailable for fantasy owners tonight. |
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April 13, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 27 minutes of action as the Cavaliers beat the Pacers 117-109 on Monday. Our View:Ilgauskas has posted two straight double-doubles despite limited playing time. The second tallest player in the league should be ready to go for the playoffs as he has averaged just 27 minutes per game this season. |
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March 2, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 12 points and 15 rebounds as the Cavs beat the Heat 107-100 on Monday. Our View:It was his fourth straight double-double. His minutes and rebounds have taken a big step forward with Ben Wallace in the lineup, but the Cavs may get help at power forward very soon. |
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February 18, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored a game-high 22 points on Wednesday to go with six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. Our View:Ilgauskas has recorded 22 points in two of his past four games. He shot 20-of-33 in those two contests. |
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February 8, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas recorded a team-high 22 points on Sunday to go with nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in a 101-91 loss to the Lakers. Our View:This was the second time in five games that Ilgauskas has posted 20+ points since returning from his fractured ankle. |
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February 1, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas finished Cleveland's 90-80 win on the road at Detroit on Sunday with 13 points and eight boards. Our View:Ilgauskus had his second solid game in a row Sunday after returning from a 13-game absence due to a fractured ankle. His continued offense on the interior should open things up on the perimeter for players like Daniel Gibson and J.J. Hickson. |
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January 30, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas recorded a double-double in his return on Friday, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes. His shot was on as well, as he made 10-of-16 attempts from the field. Our View:Ilgauskas had missed his last 13 games due to a broken left ankle, but it appears safe to put him back in fantasy lineups. |
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January 30, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas returned to the Cavs's lineup on Friday, according to the Associated Press. He had missed their previous 13 games with a fractured left ankle. Our View:Friday's game will allow Ilgauskas' fantasy owners to gauge what kind of impact he'll have early on during his return. We'll let you know how he does against the Clippers. |
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January 29, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas is questionable for tonight's game at Orlando while recovering from a small fracture in his left ankle, according to the Sports Network. Our View:He hasn't played since December 30, and would draw a tough assignment against elite center Dwight Howard and Co. if able to return tonight. He should be held out of lineups until he proves to be productive again. |
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January 27, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who is recovering from a small fracture in his left ankle, is hoping to return to the court Thursday at Orlando, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He said, "I missed not playing. I missed the guys. I've been home all this time, so I missed the camaraderie. It has been frustrating. So more than anything, I'm happy to get a sweat in, starting playing and be around the guys. I missed it a lot." Our View:Ilgauskas wants to compete against elite center Josh Howard Thursday, when the division leaders do battle. This is encouraging news, but it would be a very tough match-up in his first game back if given the green light to play. |
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January 26, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who is recovering from a small fracture in his left ankle, resumed court work this week, according to the News-Herald. GM Danny Ferry said, "He's running, shooting and doing things. He's doing fine. He started a couple days ago." Our View:This is encouraging news, but there remains no timetable for his return to game action. |
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January 2, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas could be on the shelf for up to a month while recovering from a small fracture in his left ankle, according to TSN. Our View:Anderson Varejao will replace him in the lineup while out of action. Ilgauskas was favorably averaging 13.8 points, 7.1 boards and 1.3 steals for contest for the 26-5 Cavaliers. |
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January 2, 2009 Zydrunas Ilgauskas will not play in Cleveland's game against the Bulls due to a sore left ankle, reports the Akron Beacon Journal. Our View:Ilgauskas has been battling soreness in the foot since early December. He will be replaced in the lineup by Anderson Varejao. |