Anderson Varejao

[Frank Reynolds]

DPOY?

[Rich]

While Varejao has many fans within the Cavaliers organization, multiple league sources believe Cleveland will trade him as the February 21 trade deadline approaches. One league source thinks the Cavs would part ways with Varejao if they were able to add one or two more pieces to their young core that includes Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller. HoopsWorld

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One league source suggested that Varejao would be open to a trade rather than playing the best basketball of his career on a 4-17 Cavs team that seems poised for another trip to the lottery. At this point in Varejao’s career, he likely wants to play for a contender, especially after getting a taste of deep postseason runs earlier in his career. HoopsWorld

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Last summer, teams wanted Varejao, and the Cavs owed it to both themselves and Varejao to listen to offers. Varejao knew his name was involved in trade discussions but his focus on the Olympics made it difficult for him to keep up with every potential trade. "If it (a trade) happens, it happens," Varejao said in July. "There's nothing I can do. I can't control that. I cannot control that." USA Today

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http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

You know one thing I've figured out? That when a writer quotes a "league source" about a certain team, it means he's quoting a bad source, or at the very best someone who doesn't know much. Because if he had a team source, guess what, he'd say "team source."

[Chris]

Really?

"Team source" does not roll very well at all. League source sounds much more proper. But arguing semantics is stupid. We will have an end to this controversy within 2 months, no doubt.

[Dr. Gymbo]

DPOY?

I dunno about Defensive Player of the Year, but he should definitely be in the discussion for Most Improved Player if he keeps doing what he's doing. He's almost doubled his career averages in points and rebounding. Not to mention the significantly better FT%. Excellent passing too.

Compound that with all of the little things he does that doesn't show up in the box score.

[linelson13]

[Tornicade]

Av only had 9 rebounds last night. I think he might be losing a step.

[AuxiliaryPie]

Av only had 9 rebounds last night. I think he might be losing a step.

see everyone? we missed our chance to trade him, now the league knows he isnt good anymore

[Douglar]

http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-wil...erson-varejao/

Anderson Varejao is no stranger to trade rumors. The 30-year-old has heard his name surface in plenty of different trade scenarios over the years, as recently as several months ago. Plenty of teams called the Cleveland Cavaliers to make offers for Varejao last offseason. However, the Cavs never seriously considered trading their starting center because they valued him too much.Even though injuries limited Varejao to 25 games last season and 31 games in 2010-11, they knew what he was capable of doing when he was completely healthy so their asking price was very high and they couldn’t find a deal worth making.

Now, 20 games into this season, Cleveland’s patience will likely pay off because Varejao is playing the best basketball of his career and his trade value is at an all-time high.

This season, Varejao is averaging career-highs across the board with 14.5 points, 15.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He has been the Cavaliers’ most consistent player and, if he continues to play at this high level, he’ll likely be selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team.

While Varejao has many fans within the Cavaliers organization, multiple league sources believe Cleveland will trade him as the February 21 trade deadline approaches. One league source thinks the Cavs would part ways with Varejao if they were able to add one or two more pieces to their young core that includes Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller.

At 30 years old, Varejao will likely be out of the league once Irving, Waiters, Thompson and Zeller each reach their prime. While Varejao has been an excellent leader and mentor for Cleveland’s young core, he’s not in the Cavs’ long-term plan, which is why trading him for young talent and draft picks while his stock is high seems to make the most sense.

If the team were closer to contention, keeping Varejao would make sense. However, the Cavs are still a rebuilding team that’s at least a few years away from making any serious noise in the East.

Another reason that Varejao is such an attractive trade chip is his salary. This season, he’s 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. Not bad for “the best center in the NBA,” as Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott has called Varejao.

One league source suggested that Varejao would be open to a trade rather than playing the best basketball of his career on a 4-17 Cavs team that seems poised for another trip to the lottery. At this point in Varejao’s career, he likely wants to play for a contender, especially after getting a taste of deep postseason runs earlier in his career.

The general consensus around the league is that it makes sense for Cleveland to cash in Varejao for some assets that will be in their long-term plan. Whether or not that happens remains to be seen. The Cavaliers could once again set their asking price extremely high and choose not to pull the trigger on a deal. However, with Varejao having a career-year and the team still having plenty of holes, moving Varejao seems more likely now than ever before.
One thing is certain: Varejao, along with Jose Calderon, Pau Gasol, Derrick Williams and many others, will continue to hear his name mentioned in trade rumors over the next two and a half months.

[BigErieCavsFan]

Varejao, along with Jose Calderon, Pau Gasol, Derrick Williams and many others, will continue to hear his name mentioned in trade rumors over the next two and a half months.

I think it's pretty sad that Andy is mentioned in the same breath as those guys. He is in that list for completely opposite reasons. He's good...

[Douglar]

From Hollinger's Chat today--

Mike (Cleveland) Do you think Varejao finishes the season as a Cavalier?

John Hollinger (12:35 PM) I still do, but a lot of people around the league are talking about this -- Cavs would probably do it if you made the offer rich enough, but last I heard Cleveland wanted a fortune if they were going to part with him.

[Daniel89]

Shane Battier has more All-Star votes than Varejao so far...

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/13/2...=iref:nbahpt3a

[mds]

The Heat have more fans. Fan voting is fucking retarded.

[Mdog1]

The Heat have more fans. Fan voting is fucking retarded.

It really shows they have more fans at their constantly sold out home games...

[Kizzle]

Shane Battier has more All-Star votes than Varejao so far...

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/13/2...=iref:nbahpt3a

Real basketball has just been owned by fanboys and girls....damn

[Triumph36]

DPOY?

cavs are one of the worst defensive teams in the league.

so no. absolutely not.

From Hollinger's Chat today--

curious as to what is considered "a fortune"

deadline is like 2 months away and trading av is already getting some (albeit limited) national attention. gonna be a long 2 months