It's almost official like a referee with a whistle. Zydrunas is very close to ending his short, invisible stint as a Washington Wizard, as they are nearing buying out the 7+ foot Lithuanian. Something just didn't feel right when Danny Ferry sent the life-time Cavalier to Washington, and now he should get his opportunity to end his career in Cleveland.

Zydrunas has made clear that his heart has always been in Cleveland, and he was probably not too happy that the team had to include him in the deal to get Antawn Jamison. Nothing personal Z, just business as usual. The man gave the Cavaliers everything his fragile feet could offer. He battled through multiple foot injuries, and recently broke the record for games played in a Cleveland uniform.

For reasons only he must know, Z is expected to entertain offers from several other teams, but the league-wide speculation is that Z will return to Cleveland, for at least one more run at a championship with LeBron and the new-look Cavs. There are supposedly several other teams interested in his services, but it is highly unlikely that he would sign with anyone else. Per the ignorant 30-day NBA waiting period, Zydrunas will not be eligible to return until March 21st. I love that NBA rule, if you want to trade a player and then get him back.. he has to wait 30 days. Recently Phil Jackson and Doc Rivers complained to the league about this rule, and questioned the legitimacy of him returning to the Cavaliers who just traded him. Shut up already Phil, you were the architect of the highway-robbery when you stole Pau Gasol from Memphis a few years ago. Doc, just because you have a couple retirement-home all-stars, don't be jealous.

Why do the Cavaliers need Zydrunas back? Well, for one thing.. the dude is 7 ft. 3". Thats 87 inches of sheer man, and Ilgauskas is one of the most underrated big-men in the Association. His ability to spread defenses and knock down perimeter shots, including 3 pointers, is a vastly important tool for any offense. The Cavaliers need both Shaq for his physical presence, and Zydrunas for his finesse and ability to drill shots from every spot on the floor. LeBron likes having Z on the floor, because he is seemingly always wide-open when teams double the King. LeBron likes playing with this freakishly-tall Lithuanian loch-ness monster. LeBron James is Underrated