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Anderson Varejao won't take Cavaliers championship ring, report says

Anderson Varejao is eligible to receive his first NBA championship ring for his time with the Cavaliers this past season, but he instead plans to remain loyal to the Warriors and will not accept the hardware, according to Ohio-based reporter Sam Amico.

The 6-11 big man spent 11 full seasons with the Cavaliers before being dealt to the Trail Blazers on Feb. 18 in a three-team deal that involved the Magic, who sent Channing Frye to the Cavs.

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The Blazers unloaded a second-round pick to get a first-round pick and Varejao, who was immediately released.