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Despite the absence of Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers prevailed with a 108-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The team was led by center Jarrett Allen and guard Caris LeVert, who was inserted into the starting lineup of a depleted Cleveland team. Both scored 23 apiece to spearhead the Cavs’ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers engaged in a steep uphill battle against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets led the Cavs by 20 points midway through the fourth quarter. However, Donovan Mitchell exited the game after suffering a brutal nose injury from an accidental hit from Tristan Thompson. Donovan Mitchell gets nose injury tended to amid intense Cavs-Rockets […]

As part of the NBA’s efforts to grow the game of basketball globally, the league sent the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets to play one of their regular season games in Paris, France. Tristan Thompson’s night, unfortunately, ended early as he was ejected early in the fourth quarter after getting into a scuffle with Nets […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have plenty to prove after a few of their Eastern Conference opponents made monumental moves before the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a blockbuster trade for guard Damian Lillard in September, adding the seven-time All-Star in a three-team trade with the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix […]

The Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania wrote the Cavaliers were finalizing a deal with center Tristan Thompson in a Monday tweet. Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote the same a few minutes later. “#Cavs and Tristan Thompson are finalizing a deal that will bring him back to Cleveland, sources tell @clevelanddotcom,” Fedor wrote. “He will […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a deal with center Tristan Thompson, according to a Monday tweet from The Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. “C/F Tristan Thompson is finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul told @TheAthletic @Stadium,” Charania wrote. “Thompson is set to return to Cleveland where he was […]

Tristan Thompson went to the Eastern Conference Finals multiple times during his time playing alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He helped the Cavs win the East Finals four times, to be exact. At this point, the one-time NBA champ believes that this is exactly where Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs are headed if […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may have the reputation of being a nice guy, but this does not mean that The King has not been involved in his fair share of spats throughout his career. One such incident was during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers when LeBron supposedly got into a fight with […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a much different look than years passed. But, it will never be forgotten when LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to their first-ever NBA title in 2016. Former big man Tristan Thompson was also on that team and witnessed the greatness of Bron and Kyrie first-hand. In his eyes, […]

The loss of Jarrett Allen to injury during a critical part of the season proved to be a major blow for the Cavs. This exposed their shortcomings in the frontcourt and ultimately, this played a key role in Cleveland’s failure to book their spot in the postseason. At this point, it is clear that the […]

Tristan Thompson is no longer a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he is still revered as a fan-favorite of the franchise despite him joining the Boston Celtics in the offseason. While reflecting on his tenure with the Cavs, Thompson spoke about his best moments in Cleveland, and his desire to have his jersey retired. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be squaring off with the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, making it the first game the Cavs will face Tristan Thompson in a different jersey. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup between the Cavs and Celtics, Larry Nance Jr. shared his desire to put Thompson on a poster during the game with Chris Fedor […]

Tristan Thompson of the Boston Celtics knows that second-year guard Darius Garland is one of the more exciting pieces for the upstart Cleveland Cavaliers team. The Vanderbilt product has battled injuries early on in this NBA season, but the buzz around him with the Cavs is undeniable. Garland gets support from an ex-teammate and his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off back-to-back 19-win seasons, as they haven’t had a win percentage over 30 percent since LeBron James left them to join the Lakers. With that, it’s safe to say the Cavs aren’t in the running for an NBA championship any time soon. This offseason wasn’t one where they were poised […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have released a statement thanking Tristan Thompson after the big man left the franchise for the Boston Celtics in free agency. The Cavs drafted Thompson with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 draft out of Texas. He appeared in 619 games with the organization and averaged 9.4 points and 8.7 rebounds […]

Tristan Thompson is going to be playing for a team not named the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time as he enters his 10th season in the NBA. With Thompson headed to the Boston Celtics, Kevin Love sent a heartfelt message to Thompson on social media. My brother — will miss going to battle every […]

Tristan Thompson’s tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers has come to an end with the former Cavs star signing a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics in free agency. While Thompson departs the Cavaliers, Larry Nance Jr. believes Thompson deserves to have his jersey hung in the rafters at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. “Going from being […]

According to a report, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has garnered interest from the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it’s uncertain whether or not Thompson—who’s been with the Cavs since his rookie year—is willing to part ways with the Wine and Gold. In a report by Evan Dammarrell of Forbes, sources […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly tabled an offer for unrestricted free agent Tristan Thompson, which as it turns out, did not fall in line with the 29-year-old’s estimation of his own value. So, apparently, there’s a stalemate with the Cavs of sorts. In a recent appearance on WKNR’s Really big Show, ESPN’s league insider Briand Windhorst […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have some important decisions to make regarding their players next season. One of those decisions is whether the Cavs should bring back big man Tristan Thompson, who is an unrestricted free agent.  Cavs general manager Koby Altman, however, confirmed that Cleveland is interested in re-signing Thompson and that the big man is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are said to be interested in re-signing veteran big man Tristan Thompson as he hits unrestricted free agency this offseason, but will they actually do it? And maybe more importantly, should they do it? To some, bringing back Thompson may seem like a bad idea, as the Cavs are rebuilding with young […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he’s expected to be pursued by a bevy of contenders in need of defensive and rebounding help. However, according to Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated, the Cavs are said to have a “very strong” desire to bring back Thompson, who has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the lottery for the second straight year in the second post-LeBron James era. Drafting another piece for the future will certainly be a top priority for the Cavs’ front office this summer. Kevin Love, however, believes re-signing veteran center Tristan Thompson should be the first order of business in […]

Cavs big man Tristan Thompson has listed his Los Angeles house for $8.5 million, per Gabrielle Chung of People. Thompson becomes an unrestricted free agent when the 2020 offseason period officially begins. He’s spent his entire NBA career with the Cavs. Nestled in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, the modern farmhouse-style residence was […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. As his future with the Wine and Gold hangs in the balance, Kevin Love delivered his case on why the team must re-sign Thompson. Per Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, Love recounted his duels with Thompson […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the eight teams excluded from the NBA’s return-to-play plan in July, meaning Tristan Thompson’s five-year, $82 million contract has expired, making him an unrestricted free agent in the process. Since the Cavs are in the midst of rebuilding, many feel re-signing Thompson doesn’t make much sense, especially after they […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson is set to be a free agent this offseason, so the general consensus is that he has played his last game as a member of the Cavs. Kevin Love, however, is hoping that’s not the case. “He does so much for this organization,” Love said, according to Rick Noland […]

Tristan Thompson has been with the Cleveland Cavaliers for his entire nine-year career, and apparently the 28-year-old veteran might be back with the team sooner than expected per reporting from Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer on the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast. “My initial thought when the Cavs were excluded from the Disney […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson is making headlines again for all the wrong reasons. This time around, the issue involves a woman who is claiming that the Cavs big man is her son’s father. A report by TMZ states that Thompson has just filed a lawsuit against Kimberly Alexander for libel charges: Tristan just […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson says although guys in the league want games to start up again, ultimately you can’t put a price tag on health. Thompson spoke to Cavs reporters on a conference call on Thursday and talked about how he wants basketball to return only if it’s safe: “Guys want to play. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he might have played his final game with the Cavs. The Cavs–who are last in the Eastern Conference–are unlikely to play another game as the NBA grapples with how best to proceed with the season in the event the league […]

Cavs teammates Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson have heard their names tossed about in trade scenarios for years, yet both have remained in Cleveland. Despite the fact that the 2019-20 season has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still questions about their futures with the team. The Cavs decided to bring on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the NBA by pulling off a late deal for Andre Drummond right before the trade deadline passed, but the Cavs were anxiously keeping their eye on quite a few available big men — including Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. The NBA’s leading shot blocker in 2018-19 is believed to be […]

Cavs big man Tristan Thompson is expected to miss time due to his eye injury, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. The Cavs have already ruled Thompson out for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson has appeared in 57 games for the Cavs this season. He’s averaging 12.0 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists while […]

It has been a rough season for Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Matthew Dellavedova, but the Aussie delivered in a big way in a surprising 104-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Cavs guard recorded a career-high 14 assists starting in place of the injured Darius Garland, and he also hit a clutch 3-pointer to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson will miss his third consecutive game on Wednesday when the Cavs take on the Boston Celtics. #Cavs Tristan Thompson is OUT for tonight’s game against the Celtics. — Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso) March 4, 2020 Thompson has appeared in 55 games for the Cavs this season. He’s averaging 12.2 points, […]

It was another disappointing loss for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, as the Cavs suffered a 124-105 blowout loss to the Miami Heat with Kevin Love sitting out. Following the defeat, there was understandably an air of frustration inside the locker room. For his part, Cavs big man Larry Nance Jr. thinks it’s only right […]

Cavs center Tristan Thompson seems to be in support of his team’s new direction. The former Texas Longhorns standout spoke with members of the media during a break in Thursday’s practice session, praising recently-promoted head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. “You spoke confidently of J.B. in the past. How confident are you in his ability to get […]

LeBron James is approaching his 16th All-Star Game in his 17 years in the league. With that track record come plenty of memories and two of his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, Kendrick Perkins and Tristan Thompson, can vouch for some extraordinary stories about The King. Perkins remembers James as an avid card player, a modest […]