Anderson Varejao suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the season, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The diagnosis came with an MRI on his left ankle on Wednesday morning.

The Cavaliers will intensify what had already been a determined search for a center who can help protect the rim.

The loss of Varejao will move Tristan Thompson into the starting lineup for Cleveland.

Varejao recently signed an extension for two seasons and $20 million.