The Cleveland Cavaliers search for an extra big man just ratcheted up a notch. According to reports, Cavs talented center Anderson Varejao will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles.
THIS JUST IN: Cavs' Anderson Varejao has torn Achilles, will miss rest of season. (via @WindhorstESPN & @YahooSports) pic.twitter.com/h3RMgQfbZe
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 24, 2014
Varejao landed awkwardly in the third quarter of Tuesday’s 125-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and left the floor without being able to put weight on the leg. He had an MRI on Wednesday morning.
Varejao was averaging 9.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.