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Varejao’s Injury Changes Cavs Outlook

Well, I didn’t want to watch the Cavs lose to the Heat in the first round anyways. Whatever playoff hopes the Cavaliers had, losing Anderson Varejao to a wrist injury has dashed them considerably. It’s such a shame, as Anderson was having his best season and was finally getting some recognition his invaluable contributions. But even in their best-case-scenario, these...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  14 hours ago
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Cavaliers' Varejao has fractured wrist

The Cleveland Cavaliers say center Anderson Varejao is out with a fractured right wrist. Varejao was injured early in the second half of the Cavaliers' 113-112 overtime loss to Milwaukee on Friday. A follow-up exam and MRI on Saturday showed he has a non-displaced fracture. The team said Varejao would miss Saturday's home game against Philadelphia. They'll determine...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago
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Can The Cavaliers Win Without Anderson Varejao?

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a tough time in their first game without their star center Anderson Varejao last night against the Philadelphia 76ers losing the game 99-84. According to statistics in basketball Varejao was leading all NBA centers in rebounds yet he failed to get the All-Star vote to give him the nod to be part of this years All Star game. Varejao is going to be out for...
Via Cleveland Sports 360  |  18 hours ago
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Anderson Varejao has fractured wrist

Anderson Varejao had been playing like an All-Star for the Cavs, but his good season is getting derailed by an injury suffered against the Bucks.

Via Waiting For Next Year  |  1 day ago
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Report: Cleveland Cavaliers sign PG Ben Uzoh; Irving out for weekend

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed PG Ben Uzoh to a 10-day contract. The Cavaliers have been playing short-handed with injuries to Anthony Parker, Daniel Gibson (who returned Wednesday) and now Kyrie Irving due to a concussion. With games tonight and tomorrow, and Irving’s status still in the air, the Cavaliers needed a PG. In 12 games (all starts), Uzoh has averaged 16.8...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  2 days ago
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Cavaliers sign Ben Uzoh to 10-day contract

CLEVELAND The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Ben Uzoh from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today. The signing of Uzoh marks the 22nd GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 season. Uzoh will wear No. 6 for the Cavaliers and is available for tonights game against the Milwaukee Bucks. In 12 games (all starts...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  2 days ago
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Bad News For Cavaliers Anderson Varejao Has Broken Wrist

Anderson Varejao who injured his wrist in the third quarter of last nights game, had an M.R.I. today. The results are heartbreaking for Cavalier and Varejao fans. Anderson Varejao is out with a broken wrist and will be absent for the Cavaliers line up for weeks not days. Varejao was having his best year in his eight year career. Varejao gave the Cavaliers more than just 10.8 points...
Via Cleveland Sports 360  |  1 day ago
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Box Score: Sixers 99, Cavaliers 84

Turns out that the Cavs aren’t very good without Kyrie Irving and Anderson Varejao. Go figure. If you like poor defense and missed layups, this game was for you. Philadelphia, showing why they’re third in the East and leading the Atlantic Division, had six players score in double figures and methodically took apart the Cavalier defense. On the bright side, Cavs fans got...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  1 day ago
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With Injuries Mounting, Cavs PF Jamison Will Have to Carry The Load.

CLEVELAND, OH – With injuries to starting point guard Kyrie Irving and forward/center Anderson Varejao, the (10-16) Cleveland Cavaliers would loss their second game of a nine-game home stand to the (19-9)Philadelphia 76ers, 99-84 Varejao, the Brazilian power forward/center who was on a All-Star-like double-double binge, would suffer a fractured wrist in the Cavalier’s 103-102...
Via Rant Sports  |  1 day ago
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For Cavs, Varejao will always be a star

CLEVELAND -- If Anderson Varejao isnt holding ice below his eye, it's probably only because he has it wrapped around his lower back. One thing we know for sure: Varejao spent all day Thursday feeling extremely sore. Sore because of the two hard falls he suffered in the fistfight that was a 99-92 win over the Clippers the night before. Sore because of the elbow he took to the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  3 days ago
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Here We Go Again With Cavaliers Injuries,Varejao,Irving Both Hurt

The Cleveland Cavaliers are once again finding themselves on the short end with players like Anderson Varejao who left last nights game with a right wrist sprain and Kyrie Irving out for the weekend with a concussion. The Cavaliers just regained the services of Tristan Thompson who missed games with a ankle sprain and Daniel Gibson who missed games and was hospitalized with a soft...
Via Cleveland Sports 360  |  1 day ago
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Box Score: Bucks 113, Cavaliers 112 OT

Anderson Varejao left the game in the third quarter with a sprained wrist (x-rays were negative) and the Cavaliers (already playing without Kyrie Irving) ran out of steam, allowing the Bucks to complete a come-back win.Check out the minute totals for the Cavaliers. Sixers in town tomorrow! Milwaukee Starters Pos Min FG 3Pt FT +/- Off Reb Ast TO Stl BS BA PF Pts B. Jennings...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  2 days ago
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Character comes through in Cavaliers' win

CLEVELAND -- The night started with a concussion and very well could have ended with a couple more. Somewhere in between, the Cavaliers turned Quicken Loans Arena into their own personal steel-cage match, wrestling away a 99-92 win over the new-look and fairly chippy Los Angeles Clippers. It was an impressive win over what is widely considered one of the Western Conference'...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  4 days ago
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For Cavs, Varejao will always be a star

CLEVELAND -- If Anderson Varejao isnt holding ice below his eye, it's probably only because he has it wrapped around his lower back. One thing we know for sure: Varejao spent all day Thursday feeling extremely sore. Sore because of the two hard falls he suffered in the fistfight that was a 99-92 win over the Clippers the night before. Sore because of the elbow he took to the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  3 days ago
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Anderson Varejao has a broken wrist

Anderson Varejao has suffered a fractured wrist, an MRI reveals. Tough blow for Cavs and him. Many teams had been anxious to trade for him. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 11, 2012 This is a tough situation for the Cavs and for Varejao, who had been his best season so far. For the first time in his career, he was averaging a double-double. He put up his first...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  1 day ago
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Cavs lose to 76ers without Varejao, Irving

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jrue Holliday scored 20 points to lead six Philadelphia players in double figures as the 76ers rolled to a 99-84 win over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Philadelphia bounced back from a difficult home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night to break a season-high two-game losing streak. Cleveland, which dropped an overtime decision...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  1 day ago
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Cavs Blow Multiple leads, Fall to Bucks in OT. Varejao Sprains Wrist

It’s common to say that the NBA is a league of runs but Friday was pretty ridiculous. The first quarter set the tone for the rest of the night. The Cavs jumped out to a 17-2 in the first five minutes (Omri Casspi had 9 early points!) but ended up trailing after the first period.  They gave away 5 points in the final four seconds of the first half (turning a 9 point lead to...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  1 day ago
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Antawn Jamison has huge game, than misses GW FT's

If Antawn Jamison doesn't explode for 30+ in the first four quarters he never has a chance to miss those game winning free throws at the end of regulation. That's both the really good and the really disappointing part of Jamison's game last night. I've been kinda hard on Antawn over the course of this season, and even last season too really. The way he patterns his...
Via Stepien Rules  |  1 day ago
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Cavaliers Shouldn’t Fear the 8 Seed on the Road to Rebuilding

Sometimes it seems like there are a million different ways to analyze a rebuilding team such as the Cleveland Cavaliers. And in analyzing their progress, thoughts naturally turn to projecting future success and how to get there. Reasonable minds can and do disagree on issues such as whether or not to trade Anderson Varejao. Some fans root for playoff appearances and wins every night...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  4 days ago
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Varejao hoping for All-Star nod

The Cavaliers will find out Thursday night if Anderson Varejao has made the Eastern Conference All-Star team. It's not going to be easy for the 6-foot-11, 260-pound dynamo to earn a spot, but he's making a late push. In his last five games, he's averaging 15 points, 14.8 rebounds and 4.8 offensive rebounds.He recorded his 14th double-double of the season with 15 points...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  3 days ago
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Cavs Waive Rookie Mychel Thompson

With all contracts being guaranteed come this Friday and guard Daniel Gibson returning from his bout with an infected neck, the Cavaliers have opted to waive guard-forward Mychel Thompson. Starting three games, Thompson averaged 3.6 points and 1.0 rebound. This move provides Chris Grant with enhanced flexibility as they head into the trade deadline. The team could opt to add another...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  6 days ago
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NBA All-Star Reserves Announced Tonight

Tonight on TNT the NBA All-Star reserves will be announced. Cleveland fans have been hoping to see Anderson Varejao get a shot to represent the CLE in Orlando, and possibly even rookie Kyrie Irving. I’m sorry to have to say it, but it isn’t happening. Clevelanders weren’t so crazy as to insist that Varejao should be voted in as an All-Star starter at center. Clearly...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  3 days ago
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Cavaliers C Varejao iffy with wrist injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without starting center Anderson Varejao for Saturday night's game against Philadelphia. Varejao suffered a sprained wrist in the third quarter of Friday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Although X-rays were negative, the 29-year-old Varejao left the arena with a brace on his wrist. Varejao has had a stellar season for the Cavaliers, averaging...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago
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Cavaliers G Kyrie Irving has concussion

Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving has a concussion and is being kept out of Cleveland's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs announced Irving's injury a few minutes before tip-off Wednesday night. The team said Irving was kneed in the head during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's game at Miami. He experienced a headache that worsened overnight and during...
Via AP on Fox  |  4 days ago
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Cavs Irving to sit with concussion

Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving will miss Cleveland's next two home games with a concussion. Irving, who suffered the head injury this week in Miami, is sitting out Friday's game against Milwaukee and Saturday's game against Philadelphia. He already sat out one game. Irving watched the Cavs morning shootaround on Friday. Coach Byron Scott didn't know if Irving, the No. 1 overall...
Via AP on Fox  |  3 days ago
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