<p>CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have considered re-signing former center Anderson Varejao for the remainder of the season, a person familiar with the team’s thinking told the Associated Press on Friday.</p>
<p>Cleveland doesn’t currently have a roster spot open and it would take some maneuvering to bring in the 38-year-old. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation remains fluid.</p>
<p>The Cavs might have to get an injury exception from the NBA to make room for Varejao.</p>
<p>The Athletic was first to report the Cavs’ interest.</p>
<p>Varejao spent 12 seasons with Cleveland before he was traded to Portland during the 2015-16 season. He was with the Golden State Warriors for two seasons — and faced the Cavs in the NBA Finals — and then played in Brazil, his home country, for two years.</p>
<p>Varejao’s frizzy hairstyle and hustle earned him the nickname “Wild Thing” when he was with Cleveland. His trade irked some fans because Varejao missed out on a chance to play on the Cavs team that won the 2016 title and ended the city’s 52-year championship drought.</p>
<p>Varejao averaged 7.6 points and 7.5 rebounds during his time in Cleveland. He had his best season in 2012-13, when he averaged 14.5 rebounds.</p>
<p>The Cavs are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at 21-42.</p>
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