Anderson Varejao will soon be back in the Cavaliers' lineup.
Bucher: Surprised Cavs
When Anderson Varejao signed an offer sheet with Charlotte, a scenario the Cavs did not plan for unfolded, Ric Bucher writes.
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Cleveland matched the Bobcats' three-year offer sheet to the restricted free agent big man, general manager Danny Ferry announced Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10 Varejao has been in a prolonged contract dispute with the Cavaliers, who had offered him a deal worth approximately $20 million over three years.
The 25-year-old Varejao averaged 6.8 points and 6.7 rebounds last season in helping the Cavaliers reach the NBA Finals for the first time.
Verejao told ESPN.com's Chad Ford last week that the contract dispute had made him want out of Cleveland.
"I wanted to come back," Varejao told Ford last week. "I love the fans and I really love my teammates. But there are others there that have made it very difficult. It's gotten to the point that I don't want to play there anymore. I'm just hoping for a sign-and-trade at this point."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Source: ESPN.com
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