Joel Przybilla Is Expected To Sign With Portland Trail Blazers On Monday

Joel Przybilla Passes Physical, Set To Sign With Portland Trail Blazers

It seems that the second Joel Przybilla era with the Portland Trail Blazers will begin again soon, as the veteran big man passed his physical over the weekend to clear the way for the team to re-sign the free agent center. Before the Blazers do that, however, they'll have to waive one of their current players.

The Blazers decided to put Przybilla through a physical on Sunday and, even though he passed, acting general manager Chad Buchanan told the Oregonian that Przybilla wouldn't be signed until Monday.

"We aren't going to comment on anything until (Monday),'' Buchanan said in a text message. "Our focus today is on LaMarcus (Aldridge) and the All-Star Game.''

To make room for Przybilla, the Blazers have a few options. The easiest option would be to cut second-year pro Armon Johnson, but there's a possibility the Blazers could waive Greg Oden, too, since he's already out for the season. If the latter happens, well, that'll be interesting.

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Joel Przybilla Will Sign With Trail Blazers, According To Report

Free agent center Joel Przybilla has decided to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Przybilla reportedly signed a free agent deal for the veteran's minimum for the remainder of the 2012 season.

Only a few weeks ago, he was expected to choose between the Chicago Bulls or the Miami Heat. However, Portland made a late surge to reclaim their former player and seems to have won out.

Przybilla was with the Blazers from 2004 until 2011, when he was traded mid-season to the Charlotte Bobcats. He hasn't played this season as he spends time back in Milwaukee with his family.

Przybilla averaged 4.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game over his 11-year career which has spanned Milwuakee, Altanta, Portland and Charlotte. He was the 9th overall selection in the 2000 NBA Draft, chosen by the Houston Rockets, but traded the same day to the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Joel Przybilla Could Rejoin Blazers, According To Report

Joel Przybilla has been talked about by quite a few NBA contenders this season as they look for veteran big men to contribute to the frontline, but it seemed once he returned, it'd be with either the Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat. A familiar favorite may be emerging, though.

The Portland Trail Blazers have apparently made an offer to the Vanilla Gorilla, according to The Oregonian's Jason Quick. Przybilla's agent, Bill Duffy, was spotted at halftime of Tuesday night's game talking to team president Larry Miller regarding a deal getting done.

"I think Portland is always the sentimental favorite for obvious reasons," Duffy said. "Joel has a home here and he had the best years of his career here. And at this particular time, it looks like he is needed, too."

The Blazers have made an offer to the 32-year-old center for the remainder of the season. Now they are waiting. Hoping. Wondering.

"Joel knows how we feel about him," said Chad Buchanan, the team's acting general manager, and one of Przybilla's close friends. "And we are always looking for ways to improve our team."

Przybilla hasn't played this season as he spends time back in Milwaukee with his family. He's apparently got the itch to play basketball again, though -- and has plenty of suitors.

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Joel Przybilla Expected To Sign With Either Bulls Or Heat This Week, According To Report

Free agent center Joel Przybilla waited through the free agency period following the NBA lockout but is now reportedly nearing a deal. He is expected to choose between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls this week.