Cavs reportedly plan to waive Andrew Bogut, who won’t have surgery on broken leg
It appears the Cleveland Cavaliers will be moving on from Andrew Bogut after less than one minute of playing time.
The Cavs announced Wednesday that the veteran center will miss the rest of the season and playoffs due to his fractured left tibia. According to ESPN, the team plans to waive Bogut to free up a roster spot. Bogut reportedly plans to return to his native Australia to undergo rehabilitation, opting not to have surgery.
Bogut made his debut with the Cavs on Monday and lasted just 58 seconds when he collided with Heat forward Okaro White. Bogut cost the Cavs nearly $1 million in salary and luxury tax fees and adding another player would cost roughly the same.
The 32-year-old has battled injuries for much of his career after being taken with the No. 1 pick by the Bucks in 2005. Bogut played a key role in the Warriors’ back-to-back trips to the Finals, providing a steady defensive presence that the Cavs hoped would help the defending champs.
