Reports: Anderson Varejao will sign with Warriors

Anderson Varejao has agreed to a deal with the Golden State Warriors for the veteran’s minimum, according to reports.

Anderson Varejao has agreed to a deal with the Golden State Warriors for the veteran’s minimum, according to multiplereports.

In a corresponding move, forward Jason Thompson will be released.

Varejao, 33, cleared waivers on Sunday after being acquired in a trade with Cleveland and subsequently released by the Trail Blazers.

The veteran center, who had spent his entire 12-year NBA career with the Cavs, reportedly had interest from the Thunder, Spurs and Mavericks in addition to the Warriors.

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With Festus Ezeli potentially out until the playoffs after knee surgery, the Warriors were seeking depth in the paint.

– Kenny Ducey