James excited for Ilgauskas to return
March 21, 2010
CLEVELAND (AP)—LeBron James(notes) hated to see Zydrunas Ilgauskas(notes) leave. He’ll beone of the first to welcome him back.
James called Ilgauskas “a good friend and a great teammate” hours beforeIlgauskas is eligible to re-sign with the Cavaliers. Ilgauskas, who was dealt toWashington at the NBA trade deadline as part of a three-team deal andsubsequently released, is eligible to rejoin Cleveland as early as Monday.
His agent, Herb Rudoy, said he will begin negotiations with Cavaliers GMDanny Ferry on Monday. Ilgauskas is in Cleveland and could rejoin the team asearly as Wednesday in New Orleans. His first home game would be next Sundayagainst Sacramento.