Andrew Bogut is reportedly set to talk to four clubs including defending champions Cleveland after moving a step closer to sorting his NBA future by finalising a buy out of his contract.
The veteran Australian centre has been widely tipped to join the Cavaliers after reaching the deal with the Philadephia 76ers, who picked him up from the Dallas Mavericks in a trade last week.
However USA Today, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, says Bogut plans to weigh his options in talks with the Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs before making his decision.
Bogut must first clear waivers to become a free agent, the national daily said.
While he has played only 26 games and just five since New Year during an injury-marred season with Dallas, the 32-year-old Bogut is still considered a useful contributor as a strong defensive and rebounding presence.
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Should he join LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love at eastern conference leaders the Cavaliers, he would be a strong chance to contend for a second NBA title, having collected a first with Golden State Warriors when they beat the Cavs in the 2014-15 finals series.
