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Anderson Varejao | Center/Forward

Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Age / DOB:  (30) / 9/28/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 260
College: None
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Anderson Varejao recently developed a blood clot in his lung and is out for the season.
A bad break gets worse for Varejao, who is now officially done for the season, according to the Cavs. Varejao just had surgery for a small split in his right quad, and he is expected to remain at the Cleveland Clinic to be treated and monitored. The good news is that he's expected to make a full recovery. This locks Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller in as the starting frontcourt for the remainder of the season. Thompson is averaging 10.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks as the starting power forward, while Zeller is averaging 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks as the starting center. Jan 21 - 11:12 AM
Source: NBA.com

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Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao had surgery on Thursday to repair a small split in his right quad.

Varejao's timetable remains 6-8 weeks, during which time the Cavs will rely on Tristan Thompson and rookie Tyler Zeller for frontcourt production. Fantasy owners cruising into the playoffs might be able to keep him until March, but in most situations he belongs on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA.com
Jan 10 - 3:04 PM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (knee) needs surgery to repair "a small longitudinal split in the vastus medialis" and is expected t be out for 6-8 weeks.

It's a split quad muscle for Varejao. This is just a brutal blow for owners who were holding on to Varejao expecting him to be back in the near future. We suspected that the injury was more severe than a knee contusion, and an MRI revealed exactly that. Tyler Zeller and Tristan Thompson are locked into major roles for the foreseeable future, while the injury likely lessens the interest in Varejao on the trade market.
Related: Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller
Source: NBA.com
Jan 9 - 11:14 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Byron Scott has no idea when Anderson Varejao (knee) will be ready to play.

"But I'm hoping I'm not talking like it's long-term or for the season, or anything like that," he said. "I'm still optimistic that he'll be able to play this year until the doctors tell me something different." Varejao's knee injury was supposed to be minor, but the big man is clearly dealing with something more serious than the team has let on.
Related: Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jan 9 - 8:17 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (knee) did not return to practice Tuesday and will not play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

The vibes out of Cleveland on Varejao continue to be scary. What was originally called a minor knee contusion has now kept the rebounding machine out a full three weeks. Perhaps those Brazilian reports of a torn quad had some validity as coach Byron Scott reportedly sounded "pessimistic" Tuesday, saying he expects Varejao back "this year." Rookie Tyler Zeller will continue to start and be an interesting plug-n-play for deep-leaguers. The North Carolina product has averaged 10.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 10 starts this year.
Related: Tyler Zeller
Source: Jason Lloyd on Twitter
Jan 8 - 3:43 PM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Byron Scott remained hopeful that Anderson Varejao (knee) could practice on Tuesday.

We'll see when we get back if he's available to practice tomorrow and we'll go from there," he said. Previously, Varejao was expected to practice Tuesday and return to action on Wednesday, so we'll bring owners any and all updates as they're provided.
Related: Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller
Source: News-Herald
Jan 8 - 9:54 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

The Cavaliers and Timberwolves have discussed a trade involving Anderson Varejao, according to Cavs writer Bob Finnan.

Varejao's name constantly appears in trade rumors, but this is sourced from a reliable beat writer. "Minnesota would probably want the Cavs to take back forward Derrick Williams, which could be a deal-breaker," Finnan writes. "The Cavs could have interest in center Nikola Pekovic ... Before anyone gets excited, forward Kevin Love is not available." There's nothing imminent to worry about here, but file this away for future reference. Varejao, meanwhile, is targeting a return on Wednesday from his lingering knee injury.
Related: Timberwolves, Nikola Pekovic
Source: Morning Journal
Jan 6 - 9:47 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao is still expected to practice on Tuesday and return to action on Wednesday, according to Byron Scott.

The real test will be how Varejao's knee responds to full-speed practice, but it's great news that his target return date hasn't shifted. A return on Wednesday would still give him a three-game week, leaving fantasy owners to weigh their options carefully.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer on Twitter
Jan 5 - 7:04 PM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Vaerjao had an MRI on his knee, and while the muscle is "healing," it is going to be a slow process.

The MRI showed that Varejao's muscle is healing and didn't show anything in regards to a torn quad despite a report out of Brazil that Varejao was dealing with that. Byron Scott said that Varejao's injury is "in a bad spot," and he's already been ruled out until at least Wednesday. Tyler Zeller will continue to start in Varejao's absence.
Related: Tyler Zeller
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Jan 4 - 9:12 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (knee) will remain sidelined until at least next Wednesday.

Byron Scott said that Varejao needs to practice before returning, and the Cavs won't practice again until Tuesday. Meanwhile, it should be noted that there have been reports out of Brazil that Varejao is dealing with a torn quad, though Scott has denied those reports. We're inclined to take the coach at his word, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Cavs play it cautious and keep Varejao sidelined beyond next Wednesday. Tyler Zeller (11.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks as a starter) will continue starting in Varejao's place.
Source: PDcavsinsider on Twitter
Jan 3 - 4:05 PM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (knee) is not traveling to Charlotte for Friday's game.

As expected. Per an earlier report, Varejao went through some drills on Wednesday, but is not yet cleared for contact. Tyler Zeller, averaging 11.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks as a starter, will continue to start in Varejao's place on Friday.
Related: Tyler Zeller
Source: Jason Lloyd on Twitter
Jan 3 - 2:37 PM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (knee) went through dummy drills in shootaround on Wednesday, but he's still not taking any contact.

The Cavs continue to list Varejao as day-to-day, but he hasn't played since December 18. It's uncertain when he might return, and until he does, Tyler Zeller will continue to start in his place.
Related: Tyler Zeller
Source: News-Herald
Jan 3 - 8:56 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (knee) will not play on Wednesday.

Andy V's owners are getting impatient waiting for his knee to heal, but he's out again on Wednesday. As has been the case, Tyler Zeller will continue to start in place of Varejao. Daniel Gibson (concussion) is also out.
Related: Daniel Gibson, Tyler Zeller
Source: Jason Lloyd on Twitter
Jan 2 - 11:36 AM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao (bruised knee) participated in non-contact drills on Monday, but he remains "highly questionable" to play on Wednesday.

"He looked decent today. He was moving OK," said Byron Scott. "He still says when he plants to jump is when he feels pain, but it's nowhere near as severe as it was four or five days ago." We'll have another update after Tuesday's practice, but the Cavs will probably play it safe with their prized big man.
Related: Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 04:54:00 PM
Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Beat writer Sam Amico shared a discussion he had with a doctor about Anderson Varejao's knee contusion, saying the injury wasn't serious.

"Doctor tells me knee contusion like Andy Varejao's isn't serious, but can be if not rested properly & understands why Cavs playing it safe," Amico tweeted. It's speculation by nature, but Amico is in a good position to know what's going on, and owners can take it for what it's worth. Varejao is expected to miss another week of action and is targeting Jan. 4 against the Bobcats as his earliest possible return.
Source: Sam Amico on Twitter
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 07:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Kyrie Irving
2Shaun Livingston
3Chris Quinn
SG1Dion Waiters
2Wayne Ellington
3C.J. Miles
4Daniel Gibson
SF1Alonzo Gee
2Omri Casspi
3Luke Walton
PF1Tristan Thompson
2Kevin Jones
C1Tyler Zeller
2Marreese Speights
3Anderson Varejao