Article: BUCKS <> Team prepares to sign center <> Elson was on Spurs' title team in 2006-'07

Francisco Elson will have a chance to move into the backup center role behind Andrew Bogut, pending a deal between the Milwaukee Bucks and the 7-foot native of the Netherlands.

Sources said the Bucks were considering a potential two-year contract with Elson, who split time last season with the San Antonio Spurs and Seattle SuperSonics.

Calvin Andrews, Elson's agent, told a Denver media outlet Thursday that an oral agreement was in place with the Bucks.

Andrews said the deal could be completed within 24 hours.

Elson would give the Bucks a better offensive option than current backup Dan Gadzuric, also a native of the Netherlands. Elson is a decent foul shooter for a big man (67.3% in his ...

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