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Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson says he feels 'honored' to be considered a 'demoralizing' player

While much of the attention on the upcoming NBA Finals are focused on the big-name stars of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, some of their role players are quietly entering the series armed with dangerous potential to become game-changers themselves. One of them is Cavs starting center Tristan Thompson, who’s known to be among the […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoWatch: LeBron James, J.R. Smith, Cavs turn up at Future & Migos concert

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Boston Celtics on T hursday night and will have enjoyed a week off before the start of the 2017 NBA Finals this upcoming Thursday night in Oakland, CA. When I say ‘enjoy,’ I really mean it. On Saturday night, some Cavaliers players were seen at the ‘Future: Nobody Safe Tour’ […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoWatch: Kelly Olynyk yanks Tristan Thompson's arm as Cavs fans gasp

Fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers likely won’t ever forget Kelly Olynyk‘s shoulder yank on Kevin Love in the Cavs’ 2015 first round matchup against the Boston Celtics. Earlier in the playoffs, Olynyk was at it again, appearing to pull down Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez while trying to hold him off from rebounding a ball. […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoFull Highlights: Well-rested Cavs dismantle Celtics and steal home-court advantage; 117-104

After nine days off, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Boston Celtics inside TD Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs jumped out to an early 6-2 lead through the first three minutes of tonight’s game. The Celtics, who were struggling a bit from the field in the […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson talks about the science behind his offensive rebounding

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is known to be one of the best at rebounding in the NBA, and for good reason. Through the Cavs’ first eight games of the 2016-17 NBA Playoffs, the 6-foot-10 center is averaging a postseason-leading 4.9 offensive rebounds per game. As most NBA fans know, Thompson has a relentless motor […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson is quietly making waves in the playoffs

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for a third consecutive season. There have been several contributing factors to Cleveland’s success in the postseason. LeBron James has been on an absolute scoring rampage, averaging 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and a postseason-leading 2.1 steals per game. Kyrie Irving […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoCavs become first team in NBA playoff history to start two consecutive postseasons 8-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers have stormed to their third straight Eastern Conference Finals with a convincing sweep of the Toronto Raptors. After dispatching the Indiana Pacers in the fist-round, the Cavs have gone from strength to strength as they demolished a Raptors roster that was specifically designed to take down LeBron James and co. It seems […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLeBron James raves about Tristan Thompson's ability to defend guards

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal round series against the Toronto Raptors by way of a 115-94 victory. Typically, LeBron James runs the show when the second unit is on the floor. However, keen-eyed Cavs fans may have noticed that head coach Tyronn […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoRaptors' desperate Hack-A-Tristan Thompson strategy in Game 1 vs. Cavs fails

Facing a large deficit in Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals inside a hostile Quicken Loans Arena, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey elected to try a desperate strategy. Normally, the Raptors defense is solid. Last night, however, it was not. At one point in the game, the Cavaliers were leading by […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoRichard Jefferson answers fan questions on Facebook Live

Over the past few days, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been hitting the gym in preparation for their second-round opponent in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Their opponent is yet to be known, but it will either be the Milwaukee Bucks or Toronto Raptors. Currently, the Raptors are leading their series, 2-0. Earlier this afternoon, […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson is at peace with consecutive games played streak coming to an end

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson may have had his consecutive games played streak come to an end, but he isn’t letting that bring him down. Via Joe Vardon of cleveland.com: “Knowing I’ve got another nine more years I’ve got to play consecutive games to (catch) A.C. Green, he can have it,” Thompson said after Sunday’s […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson says LeBron James should be the MVP

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals by way of a 4-0 sweep against the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup. The Cavs, led by LeBron James‘ 33 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks, put the final nail in the Pacers’ playoff coffin on Sunday […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoChanning Frye called on teammates to do 'next level stuff' during Game 3 win over Pacers

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers made playoff history by completing a 26 point come-from-behind effort against the Indiana Pacers inside a hostile Bankers Life Fieldhouse. When the smoke cleared in the Hoosier State, the Cavs found themselves up 3-0 in their first-round playoff matchup by way of a 119-114 win. The Cavs […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLeBron James takes free-throw notes from Kyle Korver

By most accounts, LeBron James is known as the brightest star in the basketball universe. However, even stars can use a little help shining sometimes. Over the course of his illustrious 14-year career in the NBA, “The King,” as James is justly known, has racked up some of the most impressive statistics we have ever […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoWho will the Cavs face in the first round of this year's playoffs?

Tonight, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will close out their regular season campaign with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena at 8:00 p.m. EST. With the Boston Celtics leading the Eastern Conference standings by one full game, the Cavs will need a little help if they are to win the No. […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoKhloe Kardashian drops a hint to Tristan Thompson

With Spring finally in the Northeast Ohio air, it’s time for families to clean off their barbecue grills and head to their favorite sporting events. Spring is also widely-recognized as a beautiful season for weddings, but we’ll get to that later… Over the past week Khloe, Kim, and Kourtney Kardashian spent quite a bit of […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoCharles Barkley says the Cavaliers are avoiding a second round matchup against the Wizards

Charles Barkley, NBA legend and current TNT basketball analyst, has chimed in with yet another opinion about the Cleveland Cavaliers. During a segment of Inside the NBA before Monday night’s game between the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons, “The round mound of rebound,” as Barkley is often referred to as, spoke of the Cavaliers’ […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLeBron James to be held out of regular season finale, Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson could play

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will close out their regular season campaign on Wednesday night with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena at 8:00 p.m. EST. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, LeBron James, who was held out of last night’s 124-121 overtime road loss to the Atlanta Hawks for rest, […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoCavs to host very short-handed Hawks tonight

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena. With just four games remaining in the regular season, including tonight, the Cavs will look to keep their four-game winning streak alive. While the Cavs seem to be getting healthy at just the right time, […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson unhappy about not travelling with team due to injury

Yesterday morning, multiple sources reported that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson, who suffered a sprained thumb in Tuesday’s 122-102 win over the Orlando Magic, did not travel with the team to Boston for their matchup against the Celtics, thus ending his record 447 consecutive games played. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Thompson was not […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLarry Sanders' chance to join the championship chase has come

It seems as though there is no end to irony for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Just one day after Coach Tyronn Lue jinxed the media with hopes of returning to a full 15-man roster, iron-man Tristan Thompson’s thumb suffered an injury. While the MRI results were negative and force Thompson to only miss two games, it […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson will miss the next two games due to a sprained thumb

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson suffered a thumb injury during the third quarter of last night’s 122-102 victory over the Orlando Magic. Initial x-rays came back negative. However, shortly after noon today, multiple sources reported that the injury is a sprained right thumb. Tristan Thompson has sprained right thumb, will miss #Cavs' next 2 games. […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson did not travel with Cavs to Boston due to thumb injury

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up their three-game home stand with a matchup against the Orlando Magic inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 122-102 runaway victory for the home team. During the second half of last night’s game, Tristan Thompson suffered an unfortunate thumb injury. However, initial x-ray scans showed […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLeBron James, Tyronn Lue comment on David Griffin's contract situation

Some fans of the team may not know it, but after failing to reach an agreement on an extension last offseason, Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin is in the final year of his contract. Griffin has played a large role in numerous pivotal team decisions throughout his tenure with the Cavs, including the signing […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoCoach Tyronn Lue takes the blame for altercation between LeBron James and Tristan Thompson

Last nght, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Indiana Pacers inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 135-130 double-overtime victory for the home team. During the final overtime period of last night’s game, LeBron James and Tristan Thompson became involved in a bit of an on-court scuffle after a blown coverage […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson, LeBron James discuss heated argument in 2OT

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their second consecutive game on Sunday afternoon following a three-game losing streak. The 135-130 double-overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers was full of big-time shot-making, but it also brought s little fire between LeBron James and Tristan Thompson. The two got into a heated argument following a defensive breakdown and going […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoVideo: Tristan Thompson, LeBron James get into heated exchange in 2OT

The Cleveland Cavaliers squeezed out a 135-130 double-overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. The game had all the makings of a classic for this season, including some fireworks between teammates. Late in the second overtime session, Kevin Love hit a big-time three-pointer to give the Cavs a four-point lead. Heading into the […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoNot having Timofey Mozgov could be taking a toll on Tristan Thompson

When the Cleveland Cavaliers won last year’s NBA championship, they did it with the help of several players who are no longer members of the team. Most Cavs fans will remember the important front-court role that Timofey Mozgov played in last year’s campaign, serving as a starting center for much of the season under (then) […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTyronn Lue describes Tristan Thompson's mouth injury with members of the media

Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers were in Los Angeles for a matchup against the Lakers inside The Staples Center. After trailing most of the game, the Cavs managed to rally for a 125-120 victory. At times, the game of basketball can be physical. Injuries can occur at any given moment. Cavs center Tristan Thompson, who […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson exits game vs. Lakers with mouth injury, will not return

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with injuries all season, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone when coach Tyronn Lue and his coaching staff opt to rest some of their starters who play heavy minutes. Unfortunately for the Cavs, they lost Tristan Thompson, at least for the remainder of the game, after he was elbowed by […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoCavs might be trying to end Tristan Thompson's record for rest

If Tristan Thompson plays tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, he will extend his current NBA-best streak of consecutive games to 439. Quite an impressive streak, but is it really for the best of the team and Thompson himself? Thompson has been the Iron Man of the team ever since he was selected 4th overall […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTristan Thompson makes debut on Keeping up with the Kardashians

As most fans of the team know, Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is currently in a relationship with reality TV star Khloe Kardashian. By all accounts, it seems the two are happy together. Last Saturday night, as the Cavs squared off against the Houston Rockets on ESPN, E! Network aired Thompson’s debut appearance on “Keeping up […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoReport: J.R. Smith, Kevin Love slated to return to starting lineup soon

When the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are back at full strength, there will need to be some minor adjustments to the starting rotation. The Cavs have dealt with quite a few injuries this season. Kevin Love suffered a knee injury in February, J.R. Smith fractured his thumb in January, and Andrew Bogut went down […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLOOK: Tristan Thompson celebrates birthday with Finals-themed cake thanks to Khole Kardashian

Monday was Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson‘s 26th birthday and with it being a rare night off, he and a small group of his friends celebrated the auspicious occasion at his home. But despite it being a small gathering, thanks to Thompson’s girlfriend’s Khole Kardashian, his 26th birthday and the accompanying cake was one he […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLarry Sanders had discussions with Celtics before joining Cavs

As the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for this year’s playoff push, they find themselves searching for a suitable replacement for Andrew Bogut, who recently suffered a season-ending fractured tibia. Per multiple reports, it seems the Cavaliers have found their man in Larry Sanders, a 6-foot-11 rim protector who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoCavs struggle without LeBron James, Kyrie Irving puts blame on himself after third straight loss

In what might have been their final trip to The Palace of Auburn Hills (barring a potential playoff matchup), the Cleveland Cavaleirs jumped out to a 15-point first quarter lead over the Detroit Pistons by way of a 22-to-4 run. However, when head coach Tyronn Lue elected to sub in another player for LeBron James, […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTyronn Lue has to figure out minutes distribution with complete roster

The Cleveland Cavaliers have arguably the deepest team in the NBA once Andrew Bogut makes his Cavs’ debut on Monday night against the Miami Heat. A team that made just one trade since the regular season started, bringing Kyle Korver to Cleveland, has turned Mike Dunleavy, Chis Andersen, and Jordan McRae into Korver, Deron Williams, […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoLeBron James comments on the addition of Andrew Bogut

David Griffin, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager, and team owner, Dan Gilbert, have compiled one of the greatest rosters we have seen in recent NBA history. The additions of Kyle Korver, Derrick Williams, Deron Williams, and now Andrew Bogut have the Cavs looking like the favorites to win the Eastern Conference and defend their championship crown. […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoBreaking: Cavs officially sign Andrew Bogut

After a few days of waiting, Cleveland Cavaliers fans will be happy to know that the team has officially signed Andrew Bogut. David Griffin, Cavs General Manager, announced the news this afternoon from Cleveland Clinic Courts. OFFICIAL: Welcome to The Land, @andrewbogut! DETAILS: https://t.co/lHet6lFHLI#DefendTheLand pic.twitter.com/UHrc98hkJe — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 2, 2017 #Cavs make it […]

Tristan Thompson · 8 years agoTyronn Lue says Tristan Thompson has been playing hurt, Thompson begs to differ

Over the course of his five year career, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been nothing short of an iron man, as his current streak of 428 consecutive games played indicates- a streak of games that has taken four years to amass. When you consider the traveling, injuries, and flat-out time that NBA players put […]