Veteran Kenneth Faried signs with Russian team

Veteran NBA big man Kenneth Faried has signed a deal in Russia with CSKA Moscow, the team announced on Saturday. This marks the third overseas contract for Faried during his career — along with the second one signed in the past two weeks.

Faried previously agreed to play with Leones de Ponce in Mexico on October 1, but the contract included an out for the EuroLeague, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.

“I am excited to be a part of the NBA team of EuroLeague and such a big organization such as CSKA Moscow,” Faried said, as relayed by EuroHoops. “I am excited to be able to contribute with my presence to help achieve many mutual goals together and I am appreciative for the opportunity to play.”

Faried most recently played with Portland during the Summer League in Las Vegas, joining other veterans such as Michael Beasley and Emmanuel Mudiay. He holds eight years of NBA experience, making past stops with Denver, Brooklyn and Houston.

Faried was also drafted No. 22 overall in 2011 after spending four seasons at Morehead State. In 478 NBA games, the 31-year-old holds career averages of 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 24.5 minutes per contest.