Tyler Cavanaugh parts ways with Zalgiris Kaunas / News - Basketnews.com

Cavanaugh spent the last two years with Zalgiris. His 2022-23 season was stopped by a back injury that required surgery but the player came back to rotation in the domestic league playoffs. The team is already looking for his replacement.

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After spending two years in Lithuania, Tyler Cavanaugh's career is going elsewhere.

Tyler Cavanaugh

MIN:20.17PTS:5.93 (39.39%)REB:4.29As:1ST:0.36BL:0.14TO:0.93GM:14ProfileEuroLeague2022/2023

According to the club's official announcement, Zalgiris Kaunas have parted ways with the 29-year-old forward.

Cavanaugh managed to play just 14 games in the EuroLeague this season as he was stopped by a back injury that required surgery in the middle of the year. He averaged 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists for 6.0 PIR in the competition.

After getting back to the roster in May, Cavanaugh helped Zalgiris regain the Lithuanian League (LKL) title. Throughout the year in the LKL, Cavanaugh averaged 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists for 7.5 PIR.

"Lithuania will always remain in my memories. Kaunas means a lot to me and my wife – our daughter Josephine was born here this year. I am very happy for all the memories that happened here. Winning the title was also very special. The two years here have been unforgettable and the Zalgiris fans are incredible," Cavanaugh said following the news.

"We thank Tyler for his years in Kaunas. He was an important part of the team, but it’s time for a change, which could help the team and the player himself. We are already working and looking for Tyler’s replacement," the newly-appointed Zalgiris GM Paulius Jankunas said.

Zalgiris Kaunas

Position Player Status PG Lukas Lekavicius Signed until 2025 SG Dovydas Giedraitis Signed until 2025 +2 PG/SG Keenan Evans Signed until 2024 PG/SG Tomas Dimsa (story) Signed until 2025 +1 SG/SF Ignas Brazdeikis Signed until 2023 +1 SF/PF Edgaras Ulanovas Signed until 2024 SF Arnas Butkevicius Signed until 2024 PF/C Rolands Smits Signed until 2026 C Laurynas Birutis Signed until 2024 C Kevarrius Hayes Signed until 2024 Coach Kazys Maksvytis (signed until 2024 +1) Expired contract Achille Polonara (will not return), Isaiah Taylor, Mantas Kalnietis (will not return, retired), Karolis Lukosiunas (will not return) Rumored to leave Isaiah Taylor, Motiejus Krivas (going to NCAA), Tyler Cavanaugh (will not return) Interested Naz Mitrou-Long (story), Danielius Lavrinovicius

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