ZYDRUNAS ILGAUSKAS NEWS

Against Heat, Wizards hope to again rise to level of competition

John Wall's first home game against the Miami Heat was over after roughly 15 minutes, when he got kicked out for punching the free elbow-swinging center Zydrunas Ilgauskas in the midsection. The Wizards were still able to hang around as Jordan Crawford exploded for a career-high 39 points, scoring at will with Dwyane Wade and LeBron James taking turns but unable to fully...
Via Washington Post  |  3 days ago

Forbes: Cavs Turned Biggest Profit Ever During 2010-11 Season

In a recent report put together by Forbes which discussed the current state and value of NBA franchises as well as the successful television ratings which continue to go hand-in-hand with star-centric sporting events, we find that the Cleveland Cavaliers turned their biggest profit in the history of the franchise during the season which LeBron James was no longer a fixture within...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  19 days ago

Forbes: Cavs Turned Biggest Profit Ever During 2010-11 Season

In a recent report put together by Forbes which discussed the current state and value of NBA franchises as well as the successful television ratings which continue to go hand-in-hand with star-centric sporting events, we find that the Cleveland Cavaliers turned their biggest profit in the history of the franchise during the season which LeBron James was no longer a fixture within...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  19 days ago

Special day coming for Zydrunas Ilgauskas

The Cavaliers could use some good news after losing their last two games by a combined 66 points. It's only a matter of time before the Cavaliers retire former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas' No. 11 jersey. It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when. It will happen, probably this season. No ceremony has been scheduled for the special assistant to general manager...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  20 days ago

Z is back with the Cavs

This is good news. Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back inside for the Cavaliers. The former center, who became one of the franchise’s most popular players during 12 seasons in Cleveland, has returned to the team as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. Ilgauskas’ job responsibilities will include evaluating amateur and pro talent for the Cavs, who drafted the 7-foot...
Via Cleveland ScoresReport  |  25 days ago

Z’s Return Yields Multiple Benefits for a Rebuilding Team

As Andrew informed us yesterday, Zydrunas Ilgauskas is a Cavalier once again, taking a job as Special Assistant to the General Manager, Chris Grant. My first reaction was to applaud the Cavalier organization for bringing Z back to Cleveland, where he was a franchise pillar. The 2-time All-Star and 13-year member of the Cavs will now focus on evaluating players for the draft, primarily...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  25 days ago

Z’s Return Yields Multiple Benefits for a Rebuilding Team

As Andrew informed us yesterday, Zydrunas Ilgauskas is a Cavalier once again, taking a job as Special Assistant to the General Manager, Chris Grant. My first reaction was to applaud the Cavalier organization for bringing Z back to Cleveland, where he was a franchise pillar. The 2-time All-Star and 13-year member of the Cavs will now focus on evaluating players for the draft, primarily...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  25 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauskas returns to Cavaliers in front-office role

CLEVELAND - When Zydrunas Ilgauskas was thinking about a front-office career in the NBA, he sought the advice of...
Via Boston Herald Sports  |  25 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauskas Joins Cavs Front Office

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that Zydrunas Ilgauskas has returned to the organization and joined the front office as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. As reported by WTAM 1100 AM... The announcement was made today by Cavs General Manager Chris Grant. In his role as Special Assistant to the General Manager, Ilgauskas will be involved with front office responsibilities...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  25 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauskas Joins Cavs Front Office

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that Zydrunas Ilgauskas has returned to the organization and joined the front office as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. As reported by WTAM 1100 AM... The announcement was made today by Cavs General Manager Chris Grant. In his role as Special Assistant to the General Manager, Ilgauskas will be involved with front office responsibilities...
Via Bloguin Best  |  25 days ago

Heat News Roundup: Lakers Tickets, Wade Kids Camp Details, Big Z To Work For Cavs

Heat vs Lakers tickets still availableHeat home game tickets for upcoming matches at the AmericanAirlines Arena, including tomorrow's game vs the Los Angeles Lakers, are still available over at Hot Hot Tickets: http://tiqiq.us/6tDAs you can see in the graphic above, the Heat average home game ticket price is $223 with the "marquee match up" tomorrow, January 19th, Heat...
Via Hot Hot Hoops  |  26 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauskas Hired By the Cavs as Special Assistant to GM

One of the most beloved players in Cavaliers history is taking his talents to Cleveland‘s front-office. Big Z, who recently retired, is a member of the Cavs once again. Per the team website: “The Cleveland Cavaliers today announced that Zydrunas Ilgauskas is joining the team’s front office as Special Assistant to the General Manager. The announcement was made today by Cavs...
Via SLAM Online  |  26 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauskas Hired By Cavaliers As Special Assistant To The General Manager

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced today that the person who has played the most games ever as a member of the Cavs (721), grabbed the most rebounds (5,904), blocked the most shots (1,269), and committed the most fouls (2,591), is coming back home to be a member of the organization once again. Zydrunas Ilguaskas will be joining the team's front office as a Special Assistant to...
Via Stepien Rules  |  26 days ago

Cavs name ex-center Ilgauskas a special assistant to GM

Former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant.
Via CBSSports  |  26 days ago

Cavs name ex-center Ilgauskas special assistant

Former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. The popular Ilgauskas, who played 12 seasons for the Cavs, will be involved in evaluating amateur and pro prospects. Ilgauskas is Cleveland's career leader in games played, rebounds and blocks. The Cavaliers drafted the 7-foot-3 Lithuanian in 1996....
Via AP on Fox  |  26 days ago

Cleveland Cavaliers Hire Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Big Z, Rookie Challenge MVP On Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they are welcoming the man who has played the most games in a Cavalier uniform, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, back to Cleveland. That’s right, the Cavaliers have hired Ilgauskas to rejoin the family as a special assistant to GM Christ Grant. From the press release on the Cavaliers’ website: The Cleveland...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  26 days ago

Cleveland Cavaliers Hire Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Big Z, Rookie Challenge MVP On Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they are welcoming the man who has played the most games in a Cavalier uniform, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, back to Cleveland. That’s right, the Cavaliers have hired Ilgauskas to rejoin the family as a special assistant to GM Christ Grant. From the press release on the Cavaliers’ website: The Cleveland...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  26 days ago

Ilgauskas joins Cavaliers front office

Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back with the Cavaliers, who announced Wednesday that their former long-time center is joining the front office as special assistant to the general manager.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com  |  26 days ago

Cavaliers Name Ilgauskas Special Assistant To GM

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that Zydrunas Ilgauskas is joining the team's front office as Special Assistant to the General Manager.
Via RealGM  |  26 days ago

Z's return gives Cavs fans reason for cheer

CLEVELAND It may not grab the headlines anywhere else, but Zydrunas Ilgauskas returning to the Cavaliers is a pretty big deal in Cleveland. Thats because Ilgauskas is right up there with Austin Carr, Brad Daugherty and Mark Price when it comes to being a Cavs legend. On Wednesday, the team gave him another title that of special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. And the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  26 days ago

Ilgauskas rejoins Cavaliers as assistant to GM

Former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant.
Via ESPN  |  26 days ago

Ilgauskas joins Cavaliers' front office (AP)

Former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. The popular Ilgauskas, who played 12 seasons for the Cavs, will be involved in evaluating amateur and pro prospects. Ilgauskas is Cleveland's career leader in games played, rebounds and blocks.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  26 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauskas joins Cleveland Cavaliers front office

The Cleveland Cavaliers today announced that Zydrunas Ilgauskas is joining the team’s front office as Special Assistant to the General Manager. The announcement was made today by Cavs General Manager Chris Grant. In his role as Special Assistant to the General Manager, Ilgauskas will be involved with front office responsibilities, including evaluation of amateur and [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  26 days ago

Zydrunas Ilgauksas Returns to Cavaliers in Front Office Role

The Cleveland Cavaliers today announced that Zydrunas Ilgauskas is joining the team's front office as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. The announcement was made today by Cavs General Manager Chris Grant.
Via NBA.com  |  26 days ago

Chris Paul, Chasing Rings, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Sometimes I use Twitter to help shape my philosophies around sports.  It is a good tool to throw stuff out there, see some reaction and push back, and develop theories.  It’s just sports, but these things are important to us.  Yesterday, Chris Paul got his wish to be traded and his mantra seemed to be about how he wanted to win now.  It seems over the last few years, we...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  December 16, 2011
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