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Tristan Thompson and Cavaliers Reach Deal on 1-Year Contract: Reports

Tristan Thompson, the free agent center, has reportedly inked a one-year deal to remain wi...

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:12 AM

Tristan Thompson, the free agent center, has reportedly inked a one-year deal to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers for his second stint with the team. Multiple sources have confirmed this agreement.

The 33-year-old Thompson returned to the Cavs last season after playing for Boston, Sacramento, Indiana, Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers since 2020. Thompson played in 49 games last season, averaging 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds.

Thompson’s agent, Rich Paul, finalized the deal with the team on Friday and this season will be Thompson’s 11th with Cleveland. Although the 6-foot-10 Thompson isn’t as productive on the court as he once was, the Cavs value his leadership for a young team.

Cleveland battled through numerous injuries last season and advanced to the second round of the playoffs before being beaten in five games in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Celtics, who went on to win the title.

Thompson was drafted by the Cavs in 2011 with the No. 4 overall pick. He became a core member of the Cleveland team that won the NBA championship in 2016.

Thompson has averaged 8.7 points and 8.1 rebounds in 779 career games.

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