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European star Garbajosa to join Raptors

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Published: June 27, 2006 at 10:52 PM

MALAGA, Spain, June 27 (UPI) -- One day before Toronto might select a European star with the first pick in the NBA Draft, Spain's Jorge Garbajosa announced his availability.

Garbajosa averaged 19.3 points and 6.9 rebounds in 18 Euroleague games for the Liga ACB, the club he is under contract with for two more seasons. However, Garbajosa said he will pay his buyout clause of approximately $2.25 million.

The Spanish international star will now head to Canada to negotiate his contract. He may not sign a deal before Saturday.

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