Veteran forward-center Pau Gasol and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed on a contract buyout which will enable him to leave the team after spending the last 2½ years with them.
Gasol, 38, is in his 18th season in the NBA.
The San Antonio Spurs and center Pau Gasol have agreed on a contract buyout, clearing the way for the six-time All-Star to be playoffs-eligible for his next team, league sources told ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 1, 2019
ESPN.com reports that that Gasol’s buyout will enable him to immediately sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he will join Milwaukee coach and former Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer.
Pau Gasol is planning to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 1, 2019
Gasol is a six-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion. This season, the 7-footer is averaging career-low totals of 4.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 12.2 minutes per game.
