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Anderson Varejao has only one fear on the basketball court, one thing that worries the Brazilian center on a consistent basis, the one thing that he learned Wednesday will keep him out 6-8 weeks this season, his third major surgery in three seasons. "This is the only thing in life that I'm scared of -- getting hurt," Varejao said, addressing the media for only the second time since suffering the injury Dec. 18. "I'm not scared about playing against tougher guys. It's just tough. Three years. It's unbelievable." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Anderson Varejao: I will need to go through another surgery. Unfortunately, it must happen though it is not easy. It is tough having to go through this injury will keep me away from the team for a few more weeks. I want to thank all the fans for the supportive messages, for the love you always showed me and for all the support given me during the times i've been injured, you always stood by my side... Twitter @VAREJAOANDERSON

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Anderson Varejao: I want to be back as soon as possible Twitter @VAREJAOANDERSON

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Anderson Varejao will miss 6-8 weeks after learning his quadriceps injury needs surgery, the Cavaliers announced today. Varejao, who suffered what originally was diagnosed as a bruised knee on Dec. 18, will undergo surgery Thursday at the Cleveland Clinic to repair a split quad muscle and herniation Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Dan Gilbert: Very disappointing news about @varejaoanderson. Nobody wanted him back on the court more than Andy himself. We keep marching ahead.... Twitter @cavsdan

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Kyrie Irving: Smh man, worst news I've heard all day, #getwellandy Twitter @KyrieIrving

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Tom Withers: #Cavaliers Anderson Varejao could miss 2 more months with torn leg muscle. Twitter @twithersAP

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Cavs center Anderson Varejao will undergo surgery this Thursday at the Cleveland Clinic and is expected to be out for six to eight weeks. Sulia

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The Cavs and Minnesota Timberwolves have had discussions about a possible trade involving center Anderson Varejao, according to a report in the News-Herald. One league source told FOX Sports Ohio the sides “were and are nowhere close.” FOXSportsOhio

Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Trade, Anderson Varejao 

Sources say the Cavs and Timberwolves have talked about a Varejao trade. Minnesota would probably want the Cavs to take back forward Derrick Williams, which could be a deal-breaker. The Cavs could have interest in center Nikola Pekovic, a bruising 6-11, 290-pounder. Before anyone gets excited, forward Kevin Love is not available. Morning Journal

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That could be Cleveland's Anderson Varejao. According to two league sources, the Wolves and Cavaliers have had discussions, albeit brief, about Varejao. 1500ESPN.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Trade, Anderson Varejao 

League sources say Varejao is one of the more talked about trade targets in the league and that there are a number of teams that would move for him. However, Cleveland values him too and unless someone makes a serious offer for Varejao, the Cavs say they don’t have interest in trading him. HoopsWorld

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I’ve heard Oklahoma City as a possible destination for Anderson Varejao. They have a lot of attractive assets such as Jeremy Lamb, Perry Jones, Reggie Jackson, Eric Maynor and the two first-round picks they acquired from the Houston Rockets in the James Harden trade. HoopsWorld

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Center Anderson Varejao will miss his fourth straight game for the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a bruised right knee. The Cavs said Varejao won't travel with them to Washington for Wednesday night's game against the Wizards. Varejao, who leads the NBA in rebounding, wasn't with the Cavs on Saturday when they snapped a six-game losing streak with a win in Milwaukee. He stayed in Cleveland to receive additional treatment, and the Cavs had hoped the extra rest would help him return this week. USA Today

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There are plenty of teams calling the Cavaliers about Varejao because not only is he having an All-Star season, he also has a very reasonable contract. This season, Varejao is making just $8.4 million, next season he’ll make $9.1 million and the following year he has a $9.8 million team option. HoopsWorld

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Cleveland's Anderson Varejao is still very much on the Wolves' trade radar. 1500ESPN.com

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Jessica Camerato: Varejao on trade talks: "I can't control it. All I've got to do is keeping playing hard, keep playing my game, keep helping this team." Twitter @JCameratoNBA

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Jessica Camerato: Varejao on trade talks (cont'd): "If I get traded, I get traded. It's nothing I can I do. I'm happy in CLE. I'm happy w/the organization." Twitter @JCameratoNBA

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Varejao is playing like an All-Star this season and he has stayed healthy. A number of teams in contention, led once again by the Timberwolves, are in the hunt for him. The Cavs want multiple young assets or draft picks back in return. Again, I don't see a perfect fit. The Bucks are a possibility, as they have a number of interesting young bigs. I wouldn't be shocked to see the Raptors go after him as well. They have a number of interesting young players (Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross anyone?) and the rumblings out of Toronto sound as though it needs to start winning now. ESPN.com

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But the Cavs are notorious for asking for the moon and the stars in trade talks, and sources indicate they're playing the same game with Varejao. And, get this: At least one league executive believes the Cavaliers have no intention of trading Varejao this season, because they want to keep him around so that they can make a pitch in two years for ... wait for it ... LeBron, who can opt out of his deal with the Heat after the 2013-14 season. That's just this exec's hypothesis, though; the Cavaliers, it must be stressed, are not saying that's their plan. NBA.com

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