Gasol-Spurs agree to contract buyout

Veteran center Pau Gasol and the San Antonio Spurs agreed on a contract buyout Friday and the 38-year-old intends to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN. Milwaukee will use Gasol as a backup to starting center Brook Lopez.

"Today, I bid farewell to @spurs," wrote Gasol on social media Friday afternoon. "It's been a dream to play for 1 of most storied franchises in @NBA history, an honor to be part of Spurs family. To all the staff, my teammates, the coaches, RC, Pop and, above all, the fans, thank you for making this place so special. #GoSpursGo!" Gasol is averaging career lows of 4.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in 27 games. He missed nearly two months due to a stress fracture in his foot.

Gasol has career averages of 17.1 points and 9.2 rebounds in 18 NBA seasons. He was a member of two NBA title teams with the Los Angeles Lakers.