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Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoTristan Thompson is sure Kyrie Irving will get his jersey retired by Cavs

Though his decision to ask for a trade after winning the 2016 NBA championship was met with criticism, Tristan Thompson believes the Cavs will retire Kyrie Irving’s jersey one day. Thompson and Irving share a unique bond. Thompson was with the Cavs when they decided to draft Irving with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoTristan Thompson, Kevin Love defend former Cavs teammate Kyrie Irving

A lot was said about Kyrie Irving’s decision to leave Cleveland after winning the 2016 NBA championship. Even more was said about his decision to join the Nets, parting ways with the Boston Celtics prior to this season. Despite this speculation, Irving still has several people in his corner, including his former Cavs teammates Kevin […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr., Tristan Thompson are all available vs. Mavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have the full frontline available against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Cavs big men Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr., and Tristan Thompson are all going to suit up, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. Recently injured/resting Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Tristan Thompson all said to be a go for #Cavs […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoReport: Cavs' Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson would ideally like to play for a contender, neither player has asked for trade

Cleveland Cavaliers veterans Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson would ideally like to play for a contender, but neither player has asked for trade from the Cavs, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Cavs are 4-10 on the season and likely won’t compete for a playoff spot this season. Love is 31 and Thompson […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Love probable, Tristan Thompson out vs. Heat

According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely be without two of its best players, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson, on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. #Cavs Kevin Love listed as probable for Wednesday at Miami. Larry Nance Jr questionable. Tristan Thompson is out (rest). — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) November 19, […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoCavs still learning how to win as bonding-filled road trip concludes

The Cavs wrapped up their first road trip of the season with a 2-1 record, defeating the Wizards and Knicks but narrowly falling to the Sixers on Tuesday night. This was no ordinary roadie, though, as head coach John Beilein took his players to various sites along the way in an attempt to build team […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoVIDEO: Cavs' Tristan Thompson puts up all-time Shaqtin-a-Fool moment

Shaquille O’Neal and the rest of the Shaqtin’ A Fool crew will certainly have a field day on this one, as Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson might have pulled off one of the most outrageous plays this season. With less than three minutes left in regulation in the Cavs’ away game versus the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoVideo: Cavs' Tristan Thompson hits the most 3-pointers in his career by halftime, gloats at Sixers bench

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson has never been known as a deep-ball threat, but he changed that narrative after converting on two 3-pointers in the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday (via Bleacher Report). Tristan Thompson is hitting 3s and letting the 76ers bench hear about it 😂 pic.twitter.com/432WnAlCj7 — Bleacher […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoCavs: Why Cleveland's starting lineup is dominating

Contrary to what most experts predicted at the beginning of this season, the Cavs are proving to be a tough matchup for opposing sides. Their starting lineup is an interesting compilation, with veterans Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson leading a young core of Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Cedi Osman. So far, things are looking […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoVeterans Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love setting tone for Cleveland

Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love have taken on a leadership role with the young Cavs, and the two veterans are setting the tone early. Gone are the days of LeBron James’ reign in Cleveland. Enter a new era of reconstruction under first-time NBA head coach John Beilein. So far, the Cavs have looked better than […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years ago5 things we've learned about the Cavs after 2 games

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played two games so far in the 2019-2020 season and have already equaled their win total from the first 12 contests of last year. Two games is obviously an incredibly small sample size, but there are still some takeaways to discuss. Here is what we’ve learned about this team already. This […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoVIDEO: Cavs' Kevin Love hyped up by Tristan Thompson's first career 3-pointer

Tristan Thompson drilled in the first 3-pointer of his career, and Kevin Love absolutely loved it. The Cleveland Cavaliers center hoisted up a triple to beat the shot clock buzzer in the first quarter of their game against the Indiana Pacers and knocked it down, much to the delight of the All-Star forward. Watch the […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoTristan Thompson responds to potential Cavs trade rumors

Cavs center Tristan Thompson has heard his name tossed about in trade discussions for years, yet he has remained with the team. The Ontario native opened up about these rumors in a recent one-on-one interview with Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. Amico: With an expiring contract, you’re likely to hear your name mentioned in trade […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoTristan Thompson, Cavs building defense 'from the ground up'

Tristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to build a strong foundation for their defense. He likens it to building a house where the Cavs have to start from the ground up. Per Kenny Honaker of Cavs Nation, Thompson shared that this is the mentality that new head coach John Beilein has: “We wanna […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoTristan Thompson says Cavs are 'trying to build a CJ-Dame situation' with backcourt

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a rebuild, with Collin Sexton and 2019 No.5 overall pick Darius Garland at the core. Obviously, Cavs veteran Tristan Thompson is excited to see what the two youngsters can do. Thompson is looking forward to the backcourt partnership of the two, and he even suggested that Sexton […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoCleveland Cavaliers: 5 bold predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season

The 2019-20 NBA season is almost upon us with the Cleveland Cavaliers looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last season. The Cavs had a horrendous 19-63 record last season, one that fans were forced to endure after they had been pampered with four straight trips to the Finals the previous years. But things […]

Tristan Thompson · 5 years agoCavs big Tristan Thompson buys chicken sandwiches for all customers at Los Angeles Popeyes

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is getting in on the latest fast-food craze. The 28-year-old Cavs vet bought the much sought-after chicken sandwich from Popeyes, which apparently have been selling out from stores in northeast Ohio, per local NBC affiliate WKYC. … Before leaving, Thompson also purchased chicken sandwiches for every customer in attendance, many […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoReport: Cavs' Tristan Thompson won't play for Canadian national team in FIBA World Cup

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson will not play for Canada in this years FIBA tournament, per NBA Insider Shams Charania. Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson will not play for the Canadian national team in this summer's FIBA World Cup, agent Rich Paul tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Thompson was named on Canada's training camp roster this week. […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCleveland could look to move Tristan Thompson, John Henson by trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the early stages of their rebuild, and they have already gathered an interesting selection of young talent and draft prospects. They also have several veterans on the squad who could be useful in their attempt to contend for a playoff spot in the near future. But just like any other […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson bought a $6.5 million LA mansion

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson is a Hollywood kind of guy. Despite the fact that he has been with the Cavs for the entirety of his eight-year career in the NBA, the bright lights of L.A. are simply too attractive for the 27-year-old, which is where he spends most of his days during the […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson FaceTimes Darius Garland after being drafted by Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson is obviously excited to start working with his new teammate. Thompson did not waste time and quickly welcomed Darius Garland to Cleveland after the Cavaliers selected him as the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The veteran power forward initially took to Twitter to congratulate Garland. Aside from […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years ago3 keys to a perfect offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off of a 2018-19 campaign in which they won just 19 games, a sobering season after having made it to four straight NBA Finals. But, with LeBron James bolting for the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, we all saw this coming, especially when you take into account that the Cavaliers […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoSeason Review: Tristan Thompson

For years, Tristan Thompson was known as Cleveland’s Iron Man. From 2012-2013 through 2015-2016, Thompson suited up for every game, playing through a variety of less serious injuries. His reputation as a tough hustle player made him a fan favorite, and that culminated with a fantastic performance in the 2016 NBA Finals, helping the Cavaliers […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years ago3 bold offseason predictions for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a great four-year run between the 2014-15 and 2017-18 campaigns, making it to four straight NBA Finals and bringing home a championship. But once the Cavaliers were swept by the Golden State Warriors in last year’s Finals, the writing was on the wall. LeBron James seemed ready to head to Hollywood, […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs' Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson out vs. Kings

The Cavs are currently on their last West Coast road trip of this season. On Thursday night, they’ll face off against the Sacramento Kings. However, Cleveland will be without the services of Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson for the matchup. Cavs head coach Larry Drew shared the news during Thursday morning’s shootaround in Phoenix: Coach […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson says everyone on Cavs deserves an 'A' for character

The 2018-19 Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the worst teams in the NBA, as their 19-54 record indicates. Despite this, the Cavs are still a gritty bunch, proving to be no pushovers. Center Tristan Thompson praised everyone on the roster, and said that he’d give everybody an “A” for the character they have shown this season. […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson credits Larry Drew for helping Cavs get through tough season

It has got to be tough to go from making the finals four years in a row to battling for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, but that is the position in which the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves this season. In spite of the Cavs’ struggles throughout the year, big man Tristan Thompson […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoKevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Larry Nance Jr. available for Cavs vs. Bucks

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a full stable of frontcourt options available on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Whether that will make Larry Drew’s Cavs team any more successful trying to slow down the Bucks remains to be seen. According to Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders, Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson and Larry Nance, Jr. […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoReport: Cavs' Tristan Thompson could return Saturday vs. Pistons

After being out commission for more than a month now, Cleveland Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson appears to be on track to make his return to the court soon. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the 6-foot-10 center has been making steady progress in his recovery from a foot injury, and might just […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson needs full contact practice before returning

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, who has missed the last 15 games due to foot soreness, might miss some more games as he is yet to participate in full-contact practice. Cavs head coach Larry Drew gave an update on Thompson’s status on Monday before his team faced the Portland Trail Blazers. Per Chris Manning […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs star Tristan Thompson's now-deleted response to reports that Khloe Kardashian broke up with him due to cheating

Reports have surfaced that reality TV star Khloe Kardashian broke up with Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson as a result of him cheating. According to TMZ, the Cavs big man cheated on Khloe Kardashian with Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods. As for Tristan Thompson’s response? It was short and sweet: Tristan Thompson’s now-deleted […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs All-Star Break Report Cards

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearly three quarters through the 2018-2019 season, and are currently on break for the NBA All-Star festivities. Cedi Osman participated in the Rising Stars Challenge, but for the the first time since 2011-2012, the Cavs don’t have an All-Star. So, to pass the time, let’s see what each player’s report card […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson out approximately 2 weeks with treatment for injured left foot

On Friday morning, the Cavs announced that Tristan Thompson will be sidelined for approximately two more weeks as he continues to rehabilitate his injured left foot. Cleveland Cavaliers say Tristan Thompson will be sidelined for approximately two weeks as a result of an updated treatment plan for his left foot. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson will miss game vs. Celtics

Cavs center Tristan Thompson will be held out of Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics due to ongoing foot soreness, according to a report from Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. #Cavs Tristan Thompson will miss his fourth straight game because of foot soreness. Ante Zizic will once again get the start against Celtics. Cavs will […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoRUMOR: Cleveland willing to take on salary for this season and next, but not beyond

The Cleveland Cavaliers figure to be one of the more active teams in the lead-up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline, possessing numerous veterans whom they could move. One such veteran is big man Tristan Thompson, who has another year remaining on his deal with the Cavaliers after this season. The Cavs may have to […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoTristan Thompson understands if Cavs trade him

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped to 9-39 after their loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, so, they obviously aren’t going anywhere. Naturally, there are plenty of trade rumors swirling around the Cavs, as they are clearly in rebuilding mode and don’t have much need for their veterans. One such veteran is long-time big man […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson rumored to be garnering interest from Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still looking to deal some of their veterans before the trade deadline on February 7. With this a league-wide known fact, many contending teams are targeting these veterans to beef up their rosters for a deep playoff push. One of the more desirable targets is Cavs big man Tristan Thompson, who […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs forward Tristan Thompson out vs. Bulls

Cavs center Tristan Thompson will be held out of Monday’s home game against the Bulls due to foot soreness, according to a report from FOX Sports Ohio’s Angel Gray. Tristan Thompson missing his 3rd consecutive game due to foot soreness experienced after the Utah game. #BeTheFight — Angel Gray (@Angel_Gray1) January 21, 2019 For Thompson, […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs forward Tristan Thompson unlikely to be traded at deadline, could be kept long-term

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is unlikely to be traded before the Feb. 7 deadline, now with less than three weeks left for teams to make a move on the 27-year-old Canadian, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Thompson will make $18.5 million next season, making it a big number to unload — a […]

Tristan Thompson · 6 years agoCavs news: Blazers' CJ McCollum tempers Tristan Thompson's expectation for the Browns

Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers expects the Cleveland Browns to qualify for the Super Bowl next season, but CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers — a fan of the football club himself — tempered Thompson’s forecast. Via Twitter, McCollum tagged Thompson’s declaration as “super aggressive.” Though he’s iffy of the Browns’ chances at […]