(AP)--Center Jim McIlvaine and the New Jersey Nets have agreed on a buyout of the final two years on his contract.

McIlvaine, a former star at Racine St. Catherine's High School and Marquette University, said he was a little disappointed with the buyout, which could be finalized as soon as Saturday.

``I really like the coaching staff, and they (the Nets) have a good group of guys,'' McIlvaine told The Journal Times of Racine for Friday's edition.