Anderson Varejao

Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao has started to do some light shooting on the practice floor as he rehabs from a torn Achilles.

(Thomas Ondrey, The Plain Dealer)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Less than three months after a torn Achilles ended his 2014-15 season, Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao shed his walking boot, took standstill shots at Cleveland Clinic Courts and posted the video along with a message on Instagram.

The term "optimistic" was left open for interpretation, but a league source told Northeast Ohio Media Group that Varejao will not be making a comeback this season, not even for the Cavaliers' likely playoff run.

Varejao, 32, suffered the injury in the third quarter of a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 23 and had surgery two days later. He averaged 9.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in 26 games (all starts) after receiving a three-year contract extension with the Cavaliers early in the season.

Since the injury, the Cavs have boosted the frontcourt, trading for Timofey Mozgov and adding Kendrick Perkins after he was bought out of his contract.

The 6-foot-10 center, known for his hustle, energy and floppy hair will continue to his rehab for the injury, which normally keeps players out players out of action for nine to 12 months. He is hoping to make a full recovery in time for the start of next season.