ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Friday that Varejao, who underwent surgery after tearing his Achilles in December, could have returned if “anything were to go bad.”
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With the first game taking place in Oakland next Thursday, the likelihood of the Varejao being well enough to play is slim, at best. Varejao, a 6-11 center, has averaged 7.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game over his 11-year career with the Cavs.
