The Cleveland Cavaliers have activated forward/center Anderson Varejao and placed forward/center Scott Williams on the Injured List, Cavaliers President and General Manager of Basketball Operations Jim Paxson announced today.

Varejao has played in 30 games this season, averaging 4.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game.  Varejao had been placed on the Injured List on February 1, 2005 with a left high ankle sprain that he suffered on January 24 versus Washington.  He missed a total of 14 games while injured. Williams has been placed on the Injured List with right knee patella tendinitis.  He has played in 19 games this season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per game.

The Cavaliers active roster stands at 12.

Vince Carter scored 33 points, including a perfect 11-11 from the free throw line to lead the Nets to a 104-98 win over the Cavaliers.

Lebron James scored 28 points, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 20 points and 18 rebounds in a losing effort.

The win bumped the Nets' record to 24-32, trailing the Celtics by just four games in the Atlantic Division.

Jason Kidd chipped in 14 points and 12 assists.

Indiana won a season-high fifth straight game Friday night, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-82.

The victory was also their eighth in ten attempts.

Stephen Jackson led Indiana with 28 points, including the team's last 11 in the fourth quarter. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists for Indiana, which shot 52 percent.

LeBron James had a tough night from the field, scoring 21 points on 9-of-25 shooting. Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 20 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks for Cleveland, which shot 36 percent and committed 15 turnovers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired guard/forward Jiri Welsch from the Boston Celtics, Cavaliers President and General Manager of Basketball Operations Jim Paxson announced today.  The Cavaliers will send their first round pick in 2007 to Boston (protected for the top ten picks).  To complete the transaction, Cleveland's first round pick in 2005, which is owed to Charlotte (via Phoenix), is now an unprotected pick (previously playoff protected).

Welsch, 25, has started 32 of 55 games for the Celtics this season, averaging 7.5 points on .427 shooting from the field and 2.5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game. In 173 career games (100 starts), Welsch is averaging 7.1 points on .415 shooting from the field, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Last season the Czech Republic native averaged career highs in every major statistical category.  

"We've been interested in Jiri for some time now and we felt it was the right time to get him here," Paxson said.  "He is an aggressive, complete player that can impact offense and defense, so we look forward to his involvement on both ends of the court. Jiri has the talent needed to make a difference for us this season and we look forward to seeing him excel as a Cavalier."

Welsch, in his third season, is expected to join the team in Indiana in time for Friday's game against the Pacers (8:00 p.m. ET; ESPN/FSN Ohio).

In a related move, the Cavaliers have requested waivers on forward James Thomas.  He was signed to a 10-day contract on February 22.

The Cavaliers active roster now stands at 12.

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers consummated a trade that sends Jiri Welsch to Cleveland and a future first round pick to Boston.

The first rounder Boston acquires will be available in 2007.

Welsch was demoted to the bench last month and has seen his role on the Celtics diminish greatly.

With the Cavaliers, he will provide that perimeter scoring presence they've needed for so long.

Reports out of Boston are indicating that talented wingman, Jiri Welsch, is being shopped around the league and will be traded before the 3pm trade deadline today.

Stphen A. Smith also commented about Jiri's possible exit from Boston. He believes Welsch will be traded to Cleveland for a future first round draft choice.

We'll find out later today.

Rookie forward James Thomas has signed a ten-day contract with  the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Thomas played in nine games earlier this season for Portland, averaging just under three points and four rebounds.

He played college ball for the University of Texas.

On Thursday night the Wolves showed their true colors in their 94-88 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once again, Wally Szczerbiak came off the bench and dominated with 26 points. This along with Garnett's 20 points and 18 boards was enough to get Minnesota their second win in a row. Just what they needed befrore going into the All-Star break.

While their on court chemistry was off and on during the night, Wolves fans saw that glimmer of greatness the team had last season, and could should regain after the coming break. In a post-game interview, coach Kevin McHale said, ``We can go through some dry spells on offense when you're kicking rear ends on defense. That's the way you have to play.'' Kicking rear ends is an understatment. The Wolves had a season high 14 blocked shots, and out-rebounded the Cavs by 10 boards.

The energy and intensity was a presence throughout the entire game, and Wolves fans are confident that that their team will continue to play well after the break. With Cassell likely to return shortly after All-Star weekend, the balance of playing time between him and Troy Hudson at point guard will greatly improve the T-Wolves' offensive threat. It's hard to imagine this deep, high-powered team not making the playoffs.

After the game, there was a plug for an interview between Georgetown Hoyas head coach John Thompson, and Kevin Garnett to be aired sometime during this All-star weekend. For those of you who witnessed this brief clip, clearly it is a must-see. For those of you who missed it, Thompson asks Garnett no BS questions, and gets him to speak from the heart. No media fluff, just real talk.

The Big Ticket outwardly showed his emotion when asked by Thompson "What is it that Drives you?" Garnett's powerful response, "I keep losing. I keep losing."

The 4-man field is set and it is glaringly obvious that Lebron James will not participate in this years slam dunk contest, however, Mr. James has not officially declined creating rumors that he might make a surprise visit.

"No slam dunk questions, please," James said after the Cavaliers' 111-89 victory over Atlanta.

Most victories versus the Hawks are taken with a shrug, but when the Cavaliers won 111-89 on Wednesday night, the victory was a little extra sweet, as they reached the 30-win plateau.  

``My goal was 30 (by the break),'' Lebron James said. ``But you know me, I expect us to win every night. What did we win last year, 35? Our next goal is to make the playoffs and to get home-court advantage.''

Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 18 points and 13 boards for Cleveland.