Anderson Varejao to return to Lineup for Kings?

We wrote last week that any injury to Anderson Varejao, no matter how small, shouldn't be taken lightly. Since then, the 31-year-old center has sat out three games in a row with a knee contusion.

When can we expect the Cavaliers' big man back out on the court? Here's the latest.

Varejao is officially a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Dallas, but after a week off the chances of him playing are probably a little better each day.

Varejao tells The Plain Dealer that the toughest aspect is playing through the pain of the knee injury, and playing with a knee brace that he'll wear once he returns.

If Varejao misses the game against the Mavericks, the Cavs next game is at home on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.