The Larry Sanders Show may be coming to an Eastern Conference championship contender near you.
Sanders has been working out for multiple NBA teams in hopes of a comeback, and one leading team has emerged to sign him: the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sam Amico first reported Friday afternoon that Sanders was nearing a deal with the Cavs, while The Vertical’s Shams Charania later reported the same. Amico says the move could happen as early as Monday.
Obviously, #Cavs will need to release Andrew Bogut before adding Sanders. But if everything falls into place, could happen as soon as Monday
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) March 11, 2017
Sanders has also been hinting at an NBA comeback on social media.
Looks like Ima need my goggles back
— Larry Sanders (@l8show_thegoat) March 10, 2017
The 28-year-old Sanders last played in the league during the 2014-15 season, averaging 7.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game for the Milwaukee Bucks. He teased a return to the NBA at the end of last season, but nothing ultimately materialized.
Sanders was once a promising center in Milwaukee but had multiple legal issues and indicated a lack of passion for the game. He now wants to return, and what better place to get back to business than with the Cavaliers, who have a need for a big man after Andrew Bogut got hurt during his Cavaliers debut.
