NBA Draft Rumors 2014: Walter Tavares working on buyout

Jun 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; A general view as NBA commissioner David Stern (right) , deputy commissioner Adam Silver (left) and former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon speak on stage after the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Walter Tavares is considered one of the top big men prospects in the entire world.

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However, Tavares is not currently in the NBA. However, that could change soon, but first of all, Tavares has to be bought out of his team in the Spanish ACB League.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, Tavares is currently working on a buyout so that he can come to the NBA and will soon be working out for several NBA teams.

"Tavares doesn’t have a formal agreement on a buyout with Gran Canaria of the Spanish ACB, but there is momentum toward that end, sources said.Tavares maintains a most amazing story: Before his 17th birthday growing up on the tiny island of Cape Verde, he had never played basketball. A tourist discovered him, recommended him to a Spanish ACB team in the Canary Islands, and soon Tavares was whisked away to learn the game of basketball.Five years later for Gran Canaria of the Spanish ACB League, he impressed NBA scouts with a 16-point, eight-rebound performance in a loss to the talented Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup. His wingspan, rebounding and shot-blocking abilities make him an especially intriguing prospect to NBA front office executives."

It is believed that after a few workouts, Tavares can earn himself a spot in the first round of the draft.

Tavares averaged 6.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 57.9% from the field and 72.2% from the free throw line. He is ranked 34th among all prospects according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express.

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