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Darius Songaila | Center/Forward

Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Age / DOB:  (35) / 2/14/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 248
College: Wake Forest
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Darius Songaila recently signed with BC Donetsk in the Ukraine, but his contract includes an 'out-clause' that would enable him to leave for the NBA.
Songaila played in Turkey last season and he may not draw any interest in the U.S., but he's leaving his options open. "I don't want to spend the whole year somewhere in Europe far away from my daughter," he said. Sat, Sep 1, 2012 11:09:00 AM
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Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila has signed with BC Donetsk.

Although Songaila previously said he wanted to return to the NBA, he's much better off continuing his career in Europe.
Source: Sportando on Twitter
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 11:19:00 AM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila scored 11 points for Lithuania vs. Team USA on Saturday, and said afterward that he wants to return to the NBA.

Songaila was born in Russia, he averaged 7.9 points in Turkey last year, he is playing for Lithuania in the Olympics, and he has played 495 games for five different teams during his eight-year NBA career, averaging 6.9 points on 49.9 percent FGs and 84.4 percent FTs. What we don't know is whether any NBA team will give him a veteran's minimum contract.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 05:51:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila has reached an agreement with his Turkish team to part ways.

Songaila signed a $1.5 million contract to play in Turkey back in July, and his agent said at the time that he would've stayed in the NBA had it not been for the lockout. He may draw some interest from teams looking for help down low, but he's highly unlikely to garner any fantasy value in standard sized leagues.
Source: Sportando.net
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 09:27:00 AM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Sixers free agent forward Darius Songaila has agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Turkey Galatasaray, according to agent Mark Bartelstien.

Of course, Bartelstien says his client would have stayed in the NBA without the lockout. Songaila was an unrestricted free agent and hails from Lithuania, so this move makes a lot of sense for him. Especially since he played in just 10 games for Philly last year.
Source: Marc Spears on Twitter
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 08:07:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila is reportedly close to an agreement with the Lithuanian team Lietuvos Rytas.

A trickle of below-the-radar players are heading to Europe with the NBA in a lockout, but most NBA fans will hardly notice the defections. Songaila appeared in just 10 games for the 76ers last season.
Source: HoopsHype.com
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 10:07:00 AM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

There is a zero percent chance free agent Darius Songaila returns to the Sixers, according to beat writer Kate Fagan.

Songaila made just 10 garbage time appearances last season. The Sixers only traded for him to get an expiring contract.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Thu, May 12, 2011 12:30:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Various sources have mentioned that the Sixers may buy out the contract of Darius Songaila.

Orlando, Miami, and Golden State are some possible landing spots, but his impact will be minimal.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 07:16:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila has reportedly been traded to the Sixers from the Hornets.

It looks like he could be No. 2 on the depth chart behind Thaddeus Young at power forward. Songaila has always had the potential to be a solid player, but hasn't taken advantage of his chances. And we're not expecting much to change in Philly.
Thu, Sep 23, 2010 11:30:00 AM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila will exercise his player option and stay with the Hornets next season.

Of course he will. He'll blame a crowded free agent market for the move, but he simply wasn't going to be paid more money to look for a new deal and team.
Source: Hornets247.com
Wed, Jun 23, 2010 03:03:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila nearly double-doubled in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets, scoring 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting with nine rebounds, three steals, and a block in 29 minutes.

He only saw so much time due to David West's foul trouble, and won't be a fantasy factor this year without an injury to the Hornets' frontcourt.
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 12:37:00 AM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila returned from a sprained ankle and came off the bench for four points in 14 minutes on Wednesday.

Songaila is a 15-20 minute rotational player for the Hornets.
Wed, Mar 3, 2010 11:18:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila will play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

His sprained right ankle has kept him sidelined for seven games but he'll be back tonight. He has fringe fantasy value at best so leave him on your waiver wire.
Source: Big Easy Buzz Blog
Wed, Mar 3, 2010 09:26:00 AM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila (ankle) has a slight chance of returning Monday against the Spurs.

He has no value in fantasy leagues, but when he returns David West won't have to play 40+ minutes like he has the past two games. A better bet for his return will be Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Related: David West
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sun, Feb 28, 2010 08:55:00 PM
Darius Songaila - F/C - 76ers

Darius Songaila (sprained ankle) is expected to miss another week.

Songaila has a severe sprain and is on crutches. David West has logged 43 and 41 minutes in the two games that Songaila has been out.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 03:25:00 PM

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