MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on center Gustavo Ayon.

The team announced the move Thursday.

Ayon appeared in 12 games for the Bucks last season after being acquired from Orlando on Feb. 21. He averaged 4.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1 assist per game for Milwaukee.

The 6-foot-10 native of Tepic, Mexico, has appeared in 109 career games over two seasons split among New Orleans, Orlando and Milwaukee. His career averages are 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.