| 1/21/2013 1:15:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao has developed a blood clot in his lung and will miss the remainder of the season, according to NBA.com. | Insight: Varejao simply can't stay healthy. It's a shame because he started out the season playing like an All-Star (14.1 ppg, 14.4 rog, 3.4 apg, 1.5 spg). | | |
| 1/10/2013 3:36:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao underwent surgery to repair his torn quad on Thursday. | Insight: Diffferent season, same story. We warned you Varejao couldn't stay healthy. This injury should keep Varejao (14.1 ppg, 14.4 rpg) sidelined until March. You can leave him on the waiver wire until then. | | |
| 1/9/2013 11:28:00 AM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao needs surgery to repair a torn quad muscle. He's expected to be sidelined for the next 6-to-8 weeks. | Insight: This is on top of the knee problem that already had him watching from the sidelines. Varejao has played great when on the court, 14.1 ppg, 14.4 rpg, 3.4 apg, but now he'll have to sit for almost two more months. Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller will get most of the increased minutes and stats. Thompson is now a must start big man. | | |
| 1/8/2013 4:27:00 PM |
Description: Cavaliers forward-center Anderson Varejao (knee) will not return for Wednesday's game against the Hawks. Coach Byron Scott initially said he expected Varejao to return for that game but the player missed practice on Tuesday and remains out indefinitely. SOURCE: Jason Lloyd, Akron Beacon Journal | Insight: "I'm still trying to be very optimistic that he'll be able to play, I just don't know when," Scott said. "I hope I'm not talking like it's long term or for the season, I'm still optimistic he'll be able to play this year until the doctors tell me something different." It has to be a little disconcerting for fantasy owners that what has been referred to as a knee contusion is still keeping Varejao out. | | |
| 1/5/2013 9:53:00 PM |
Description: Cavaliers coach Byron Scott believes center Anderson Varejao will return Wednesday against Atlanta. Varejao has missed Cleveland's last nine games because of a knee injury. | Insight: Varejao's reckless style of play leads to many injuries so don't be surprised if he gets hurt again later on in the season. | | |
| 1/3/2013 8:53:00 PM |
Description: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao will be out until at least Wednesday. Varejao has missed the past seven games with an injured knee. | Insight: He's not traveling with the team to Charlotte this weekend. Varejao (14.1 ppg, 14.4 rpg) has been a slow healer in the past so we're not expecting him to be back in the Cavs lineup anytime soon. | | |
| 1/2/2013 4:58:00 PM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao (knee) and Daniel Gibson (concussion) won't play Wednesday. SOURCE: Jason Lloyd, Akron Beacon Journal | Insight: Varejao is leading the NBA in rebounding but has been bit by the injury bug once again. He's yet to get in a full contact practice. Meanwhile, Gibson is still in the NBA concussion program. Tristan Thompson has seen a major boost in production with five double-doubles in the last six games. | | |
| 12/28/2012 5:03:00 PM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao will miss Friday's game against Atlanta with a right knee contusion. He has also been ruled out for Saturday's game. SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer | Insight: Varejao is pulling down a league-leading 14.4 rebounds per game, almost three more than last season. His point and assist totals are also considerably higher. However, Varejao has been bit by the injury bug once again. Tristan Thompson has produced four straight double-doubles in Varejao's absence. | | |
| 12/28/2012 2:22:00 PM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao will miss Friday's game against Atlanta with a bruised right knee. | Insight: Varejao is pulling down a league-leading 14.4 rebounds per game, almost three more than last season and his points and assist totals are also significantly higher. He's playing at an All-Star level and his absence will be felt by the team and fantasy owners. Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller will see increased minutes. | | |
| 12/26/2012 9:43:00 AM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao did not travel with the team and will miss Wednesday's game against Washington. He's missed a week with a bruised right knee. | Insight: Varejao is pulling down a league-leading 14.4 rebounds per game, almost three more than last season and his points and assist totals are also significantly higher. He's playing at an All-Star level and his absence will be felt by the team and fantasy owners. Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller will see increased minutes. | | |
| 12/24/2012 11:05:00 AM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao is probable for Wednesday's game against Washington. He's missed a week with a bruised right knee. | Insight: Varejao is pulling down a league-leading 14.4 rebounds per game, almost three more than last season and his points and assist totals are also significantly higher. He's playing at an All-Star level. | | |
| 12/22/2012 11:37:00 AM |
Description: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao won't be in action Saturday against Milwaukee. He's still out with a sore knee. | Insight: After Saturday, the Cavaliers don't have a game again until Wednesday, which gives Varejao an extra four days of rest. If all goes well, Varejao should be back in action Wednesday night against the Wizards. | | |
| 12/21/2012 7:08:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao is out for Friday's game against Indiana. He's still dealing with knee problems. | Insight: Tyler Zeller broke loose for a career-high 20 points filling in for Varejao on Wednesday and he could be in for another big night on Friday. | | |
| 12/21/2012 11:50:00 AM |
Description: Center Anderson Varejao is doubtful for Friday's game against Indiana. He's dealing with a right knee injury. | Insight: Injuries have been an issue for Varejao throughout his career but he's only missed two games this season. He's put up excellent numbers when on the court, leading the league with 14.4 rpg to go along with 14.1 ppg, 3.4 apg and 1.5 spg. | | |
| 12/19/2012 7:17:00 PM |
Description: Center Anderson Varejao won't be in action Wednesday when the Cavaliers take on the Celtics. He's dealing with a right knee injury. | Insight: Injuries have been an issue for Varejao throughout his career but this is only the second game he's missed this season. His next opportunity to play will be Friday night against the Pacers. | | |
| 12/18/2012 9:58:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao came into Tuesday's game having scored 21 points in his previous three games but he scored 22 with 10 rebounds against the Raptors. | Insight: It was Varejao's first double-double since Dec. 8. He's been one of the top rebounder in the league this season, grabbing nearly two more boards per game than No. 2 rebounder Zach Randolph. | | |
| 12/14/2012 8:58:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao left Friday's game in the second quarter with a lower left leg contusion but returned to the game with 8:43 left in the third. SOURCE: Jason Lloyd, Akron Beacon Journal | Insight: Varejao came into Friday's game averaging 14.3 points and 14.8 rebounds per game but he does have an extensive injury history having played just 56 games combined over the previous two seasons. However, it appears he has avoided anything serious. | | |
| 12/14/2012 8:50:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao left Friday's game with a lower left leg contusion. He wasn't warming up at the start of the third quarter. SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer | Insight: Varejao came into Friday's game averaging 14.3 points and 14.8 rebounds per game but he does have an extensive injury history having played just 56 games combined over the previous two seasons. His return is questionable. | | |
| 12/14/2012 8:35:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao left Friday's game after rolling his ankle. He went to the locker room with Cavs trainer Max Benton. SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer | Insight: Varejao came into Friday's game averaging 14.3 points and 14.8 rebounds per game but he does have an extensive injury history having played just 56 games combined over the previous two seasons. According to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal, Varejao had surgery 22 months ago on his right ankle but the injury he sustained Friday was to his left ankle. | | |
| Hot | 12/8/2012 8:52:00 PM |
Description: Cleveland center Anderson Varejao left Saturday's game with a bum elbow but returned at the start of the second half. SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer | Insight: Varejao is dominating the glass this season, averaging 15.3 boards per game and pulling down at least 14 rebounds in 11 straight games, but he's also scoring at a career-high rate of 14.4 ppg. He has a bruised elbow after banging it in a collision in the second quarter but it's nothing serious. | | |
