Former Chicago Bulls forward Eddie Robinson and his representatives were hoping the Cavaliers would show some interest in signing him after he was bought out of his contract last week.

Robinson was an undrafted free agent when Cavaliers coach Paul Silas got ahold of him five seasons ago with the Charlotte Hornets and molded him into a highly effective role player who earned a $32 million deal in Chicago. He was hoping Silas' leadership would help him restore his reputation after the Bulls basically declared him a lost cause midway through last season.

Silas still likes him as a player, but advised him not to take the Bulls' buyout offer of $10.6 million because it would cost him nearly $4 million and he was sure to be traded if he allowed enough time. Other than that, Silas couldn't help him. At this juncture, team owner Gordon Gund will not approve another salary for a 15th player.