NBA champion center Andrew Bogut broke his leg one minute into his 2017 debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he is set to be ``medically cleared soon.
Bogut is a free agent, and there will likely be several teams interested in 32-year-old. Bogut was the rim protector for the 2015 Golden State Warriors, and he helped them win a title that season.
After his injury heartbreak in Cleveland last season, Andrew Bogut will be fully back on the free-agent market Saturday, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 29, 2017
Related: Former NBA champion breaks his leg in Cleveland Cavaliers debut
League sources say teams were notified this week Bogut is cleared for running/jumping and closing in on a return to full basketball activity
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 29, 2017
Bogut spent the first seven years of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks after being drafted No. 1 by the franchise in the 2005 NBA Draft. He spent four seasons with the Golden State Warriors before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks before the 2016 season.
The Mavs bought out Bogut's contract, and he signed with the Cavaliers shortly thereafter. But Bogut broke his leg a minute into his debut and didn't play again for the Cavs.
Bogut has averaged 10 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.6 blocks per game during his career.
(h/t ESPN)
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