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Varejao says he won't play for Brazil

Varejao says he
won't play for Brazil

Anderson Varejao's season with the Cleveland Cavaliers dramatically was altered by one false step. Now it is affecting his summer plans, too.

A Cavaliers' official confirmed Thursday that Varejao has informed Cleveland he has decided not to play this summer for the Brazilian National Team. Varejao will devote the offseason to rehabbing his left ankle instead.

Varejao suffered a sprain and partial ligament tear in the ankle and was out for a month after stepping on Los Angeles Lakers' guard Sasha Vujacic's foot during a game in January.

He was never the same after the injury. His agility and jumping ability showed lingering effects, and he averaged 6.7 points and 8.3 rebounds for the season.

Varejao did not play for the national team last summer because he was in contract talks with the Cavs and caring for his parents, both of whom were recovering from surgery. Brazil has yet to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.

Dribbles

CNBC reported Thursday that projected NBA Draft lottery pick O.J. Mayo is expected to sign with LeBron James's LRMR Marketing group. Mayo recently left his original agent after news reports about improper benefits he allegedly received at USC. Mayo also is expected to sign with Leon Rose, James' basketball agent. . . . Representatives from the Lithuanian national team and the Cavs are still in talks, but Zydrunas Ilgauskas continues to be denied permission to play in the Olympics because of insurance issues. . . . The Cavs began their private draft workouts with a group of players Tuesday. They have another set scheduled for early next week. Among the players who have worked out are Lester Hudson (Tennessee-Martin), Stanley Burrell (Xavier) and David Padgett (Louisville).
— Brian Windhorst

Varejao says he
won't play for Brazil

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