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Prior to Monday, most fans of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers thought their beloved team’s roster was set for this year’s playoff run and title defense. With J.R. Smith and Kevin Love on the mend, things were looking up. The Cavs, who are currently sat atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 42-20 record, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed their roster today as they landed Australian big man Andrew Bogut in a massive coup for the franchise. Bogut, who had meetings with other championship contenders in the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Boston Celtics, decided on the defending champion Cavs in hopes of adding another championship ring to his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still in search of a back-up point guard for Kyrie Irving, to come in off the bench and relieve minutes for the starting unit. The playmaker that LeBron James has been adamant about securing is yet to eventuate, and another chapter to the ongoing events transpired tonight, as the Cavs let […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a search for some free-agent help now for some time. Their search has been guard-based for the most part, but with Chris ‘Birdman’ Anderson out for the season with an ACL tear, the Cavaliers will also be exploring for some height on the market. Anderson Varejao might be the […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated their epic finals victory over the Golden State Warriors, every fan from all over the world were also swept by the emotional wave after seeing their beloved team finally win a championship. RELATED: Report: Cavs have contacted three point guards to replace Mo Williams In one corner, someone who was […]

Former Cavaliers’ big man Anderson Varejao is a free agent this summer, and after a nearly successful championship season with the Golden State Warriors, many wondered where he could go next. According to Marc Stein, he’s not going anywhere. The Warriors are nearing agreement on re-signing Brazilian big man Anderson Varejao to a one-year contract, […]

Heading into the NBA Finals, Anderson Varejao gained attention because of the fact that he could get himself a ring no matter which team wins the title. The energetic power forward started the season as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers until being traded midway through the year and, after clearing waivers, getting himself picked […]

For more than 11 years, Anderson Varejao was an immensely-loved member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was never hard not to get pumped up by the image of him diving for every loose ball no matter what the scoreboard indicates – hence, the moniker “Wild Thing”. RELATED: VIDEO: Now On Warriors’ Side, Anderson Varejao Talks […]

After being informed by Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin that he was being traded, it took some time before Anderson Varejao came to terms with the decision. RELATED: VIDEO: Warriors Fans Wait Hours For LeBron James, Cavs Bus Only To Boo Them No one can blame the guy. He was primed to become a […]

It’s not uncommon to see championship contenders trade for or pick up players that will give them that “one missing piece.” For the Cavs it was Channing Frye, acquired at the trade deadline buzzer in mid-February, and he’s been an absolute godsend. Cleveland, however, had to give up its longest tenured Cavalier and easily a […]

Cavs fans remember the great runs the Cavs attempted from 2006-2010. The Cavs only got to the Finals once, but every year had championship hopes from the fans and the players. From that era, only LeBron James and Mo Williams are with the team. On Tuesday, former Cavalier Anderson Varejao, who was traded at this […]

Early this week, Anderson Varejao signed a deal with the Golden State Warriors after being traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He spoke with members of the media regarding his new team and the love they have for one another. “I played with Marreese Speights, Barbosa, Shaun Livingston and Luke Walton,” Varejao said. “I know how […]

We all knew Anderson Varejao as the ‘Wild Thing’ here in Cleveland, and although we move on into the new era of Cavs basketball with Channing Frye, a lot of fans remember how much love they had for Andy in his tenure as a Cavalier. Apparently, Andy also feels the love of his new team […]

Richard Jefferson swings through and gets fouled shooting a three-pointer. However, because it was a swing-through and a legitimate-looking shot attempt, Jefferson only got two free throws since the Cavs were in the bonus instead of three free throws for a shooting foul. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James Throws 24-Foot Underhand Alley Oop To Tristan Thompson […]

It’s been a little over four days since the Cavs traded Anderson Varejao for Channing Frye. Unfortunately for them, Frye has yet to pass his physical as of Sunday. RELATED: LeBron James & Cavs Are Excited To Have Channing Frye With Cavs Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports on Frye’s status moving into Monday night’s game […]

Anderson Varejao has signed for the veteran’s minimum with the Golden State Warriors in an expected move that is sure to add a new dimension to how the team plays their big men. RELATED: BREAKING: Anderson Varejao Reaches Agreement With Golden State Warriors Varejao has played 12 years in the league and is still longing […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers fan favorite Anderson Varejao is now a member of the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to the veteran’s minimum. Shams Charania of The Vertical tweeted the news on the Warriors’ latest acquisition. Andy Varejao has reached agreement with the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Anderson Varejao on Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, and he was immediately waived by the Portland Trailblazers RELATED: LeBron James Reacts To Anderson Varejao Trade Golden State has emerged as the heavy favorite to sign Anderson Varejao after he clears waivers later today, according to league sources. — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February […]

Anderson Varejao is now without a team. The veteran power forward who spent 12 years as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers is now a free agent after being placed on waivers by the Portland Trail Blazers. So far this season, the energetic Brazilian is averaging 2.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in only 10 minutes […]

After 12 long years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anderson Varejao was traded right before the NBA’s trade deadline. He was part of a three-team deal that will save the Cavaliers $10 million in payroll and taxes this season. The Cavaliers sent Anderson Varejao and a conditional first round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers. They […]

Yesterday, long-time Cavalier Anderson Varejao was traded to the Portland Trailblazers where he was immediately waived. Varejao was the longest-tenured professional athlete Cleveland until yesterday, when his 12-year career with the Cavs came to an end in the final hour of trade deadline day. RELATED: LeBron James Reacts To Anderson Varejao Trade Since he’s been […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on from Anderson Varejao as they have acquired stretch forward/center Channing Frye. Frye comes in having played 10 NBA seasons with career averages of 9.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.7 blocks. Those numbers don’t sound too impressive, but that’s because he’s always seemed to play sparingly. […]

The recent trade deadline beater pulled off by the Cleveland Cavaliers hit hard on members of the organization and long time fans alike. 12-year veteran Anderson Varejao was shipped to the Orlando Magic in exchange for the sweet-shooting seven-footer Channing Frye. RELATED: BREAKING: Cavs Trade Anderson Varejao To Blazers In Three Team Deal With Magic […]

After 12 years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team has decided to trade Anderson Varejao to the Portland Trailblazers in a three team deal for Channing Frye. The original deal discussed yesterday had Varejao going to Orlando, but Portland joined in to make the deal work and send Andy to the West coast. RELATED: Cavs’ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been reported to be among the teams with interest in acquiring stretch big man Channing Frye from the Orlando Magic. RELATED: REPORT: Cavs Reportedly Interested In Trading For Pelicans Forward Ryan Anderson Despite news about a deal that is supposedly on the table involving Frye and the Los Angeles Clippers’ Lance […]

While LeBron James is the undisputed leader and face of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anderson Varejao may be the team’s heart and soul. The veteran center has stuck it out with the Cavs over the years and professed his loyalty to the team many times already. This season Varejao is having career lows of 2.4 points […]

While LeBron James may be the Cleveland Cavaliers’ best player, Anderson Varejao is the team’s heart and soul. The 6’10” big man out of Brazil has been with the team since 2004. He has seen almost everything while in Cleveland, whether it’s coming off the bench or starting, averaging a double-double, suffering through extended periods […]

Anderson Varejao is the longest tenured player on the Cleveland Cavaliers and a fan favorite. Whether it’s his floppy hair, endless energy, diving on the ground for a loose ball, or stepping up and taking a charge, it always seems he is doing something positive for his team. However, he needs to be on the […]

Last year, following injuries to Kevin Love and Anderson Varejao, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ frontline became very thin. It showed in the playoffs with only Tristan Thompson and Timofey Mozgov playing almost all of the big guy minutes each game. The team looks very different this year, and the front line depth should give them an […]

Anderson Varejao may be one of the better power forwards in Cleveland Cavaliers history; he’s also among the most oft-injured. No thanks to four season-ending injuries in five years, the Brazilian bundle of energy has only managed to play a measly total of 172 games over the past five seasons. But now, he’s entering the […]

Anderson Varejao, also known as the Wild Thing, was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA draft, but was traded on draft night to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Varejao is currently the longest tenured player on the Cavaliers’ roster as he is ready to enter his 12th season with the team. He has been […]

It’s deja vu for Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers when Tristan Thompson officially became a holdout with his recent non-move. Eight years ago, Anderson Varejao was in an eerily similar situation as a restricted free agent. The Cavaliers were fresh off a finals defeat in 2007. But despite the loss, the future held promise […]

Last postseason, everyone knew about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injury woes and how it affected their title hopes. Three players suffered season ending injuries on different occasions and one can argue that the Cavaliers could have had a more desirable end to last year’s campaign if any one of those injured players had been available in […]

Anderson Varejao has been one of the Cavaliers that’s dearest to the Wine and Gold hearts of fans. He’s been with the team through its greatest successes to date and also when it hit rock bottom. Entering the 2015-2016 season, the energetic big man out of Brazil is in high hopes after his successful rehabilitation […]

With the re-signing of Kevin Love, the potential re-signing of Tristan Thompson, picking up the option on Timofey Mozgov, the improved health of Anderson Varejao, as well as the signing of Russian big man Sasha Kaun, the Cavs have a bit of a log jam down low. The bad news is that Coach David Blatt […]

Anderson Varejao has been very quiet this offseason as he rehabs his torn Achilles and works his way back into game shape. Timofey Mozgov will have some swift competition when training camp comes around, as Varejao is expected to be nearly 100% for training camp after suffering a season ending torn Achilles last December. Andy […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a huge asset they could use this offseason in Brendan Haywood and his contract. Haywood has a $10.5 million, non-guaranteed contract if he is waived before August 1, an asset for the Cavs that has become more valuable as the deadline to trade him approaches. Many expected the Cavs to use […]

Early Friday afternoon, rumors surfaced that Cavs power forward/center Anderson Varejao could return to the court and make an appearance in the NBA Finals in the case of an emergency. The source behind was, of course, Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Brian Windhorst says the Cavaliers will have Anderson Varejao's jersey out in Oakland in the […]

Anderson Varejao got the worst Christmas present ever early on December 23, when he went down with a torn Achilles in a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Andy was being his usual active self flying all over the court, this time for a rebound, but this time he planted his foot fully and his […]