Varnado left Thursday's practice early due to a sore right Achilles. The big man was likely held out for precautionary reasons, but he'll be examined by the team before returning to action. One of the best shot-blockers in NCAA history, Vernado is yet to find a place in the league since his selection in the second round of the 2010 draft. To date, he's appeared in only 37 NBA games with the Celtics, Heat, Bulls and Sixers.