A person familiar with the decisions says center Anderson Varejão is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the remainder of the season after the NBA granted the team a roster hardship exception. Varejão spent 12 seasons with Cleveland before he was traded in 2016. He could rejoin the team this week, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are ongoing. The 38-year-old Varejão was traded at the deadline in 2016 by the Cavaliers months before they won the title. Varejão spent two seasons with Golden State and played two years in Brazil. He hasn’t played in an NBA game since 2017. His return would be little more than a ceremonial move by the Cavaliers, who want to honor and celebrate Varejão for his time with the team.Varejao ranks fourth in franchise history in offensive rebounds, sixth in total rebounds and eighth in games played, steals and blocks. Varejao averaged 7.6 points and 7.5 rebounds during his time with the Cavs.
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