Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao will return to his native Brazil next week for medical tests on a right shoulder injury sustained in a World Championship qualifying game.
Varejao dislocated his shoulder in the final minutes of Brazil's 96-94 loss to the United States on Thursday. He said Friday that he would return to Brazil on Monday and then go to Cleveland a week later to see team doctors and get treatment.
"It hurt a lot when my shoulder came out, but it's part of the game," said Varejao, who was dressed in street clothes Friday to watch Brazil play against Panama.
The 22-year-old said he wasn't sure if he had damaged ligaments or if he would need surgery.