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Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoVideo: Tristan Thompson shows off his skills in the kitchen

The Cleveland Cavaliers are slowly starting to get it together. The last three seasons have seen the team from Northeast Ohio crowed the best team in the Eastern Conference, but the former world champions have undergone an uneven start to their campaign. A lot of new faces have made their way to the Cleveland Clinic […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoThe failure of the Kevin Love center experiment

With a sluggish start of 4-6 and no team respecting them on defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in an obvious rut. After trading away disgruntled point guard Kyrie Irving and reloading the team through the trade and free agency, many picked the Cavs to play like an All-Star Team with their roster. But, the only […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoJae Crowder returns to Cavs' starting lineup; Channing Frye back in rotation

With Tristan Thompson expected to miss up to one month of action due to the calf injury he sustained in Wednesday night’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has decided to make a few changes with regards to his rotation, inserting Jae Crowder back into the starting lineup and bringing […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson expected to miss 1 month with left calf injury

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is expected to miss one month after suffering a left calf injury Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Thompson first suffered the injury in the second quarter in a non-contact situation, which the Cavs first diagnosed as a strained left calf. According to […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson injures calf in loss to Pacers, will undergo further evaluation

During the second quarter of Wednesday night’s 124-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson suffered a non-contact injury to his calf. Thompson, who finished with two points and seven rebounds, lunged for the ball on a Pacers inbound attempt. The 6-foot-10 big man immediately winced in pain. Seeing that his teammate […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson admits to listening to Taylor Swift songs to ease tension

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is man enough to admit that he pumps himself up before matches against the Golden State Warriors by listening to Taylor Swift. Probably that’s what two Finals losses to the Warriors does to a man – to recoil and find comfort in the tracks of an artist mostly patronized by […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith to play against Bulls; LeBron James moves to point guard

The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1) are set to host the Chicago Bulls (0-2) today in the first of four scheduled meetings this season, but they will tip this one off with a couple of last-minute changes. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that Cavs sharpshooter J.R. Smith did not participate in practice due to soreness […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Derrick Rose remains out; Tristan Thompson misses practice

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose, who suffered a sprained ankle in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks last week, will remain sidelined for “a few more days,” according to head coach Tyronn Lue. Rose’s injury, which forced the former NBA MVP to miss Saturday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic, doesn’t appear to […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCan this year's Cavs beat the 2016 Cavs in a 7 game series?

With the 2017-18 NBA season almost upon us, this year’s Cleveland Cavaliers squad has been touted as one of the best teams in franchise history due to the fact that the team looks like an All-Star team, with players like Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and Isaiah Thomas joining over the summer. While the team is […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson works on 3-point shot after losing starting job to Kevin Love

Tristan Thompson will be coming off the bench for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, with Kevin Love taking his place as the team’s starting center. The move was likely made to add more shooting to the starting lineup given the Cavs also intend to start Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose, who have not been consistent […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoVideo: LeBron James mocks ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ TV crew

LeBron James is not Roger Ebert but he doesn’t need to have the mind of a famous critic of the arts to surmise that the TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians is pure crap. That’s exactly what the Cleveland Cavaliers forward said in a recent Instagram story he posted recently when the reality show’s […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson excited to play alongside Dwyane Wade

LeBron James isn’t the only Cleveland Cavalier who’s excited to play with Dwyane Wade. Tristan Thompson is getting sent to the bench this season and that might mean playing with Wade, who may be orchestrating the second unit. That could mean more lobs for the Cavs big man, who is eager to be on the […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson is aiming to win Sixth Man of the Year award

With the arrival of their key additions in the offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers are facing some important decisions on who their starting unit will be once the regular season starts. The good news for them is they have versatile players who can play multiple positions, which will allow Tyronn Lue to field in different combinations. […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoThe Cavs' new rotation of Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, and Jae Crowder

With less than three weeks to go until the start of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have finally decided on their starting lineup and at least part of their bench rotation. With this being the deepest team in his entire tenure as head coach of the Cavs, Tyronn Lue has elected to play […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Cleveland to start Kevin Love at center, bring Tristan Thompson off the bench

The Cleveland Cavaliers will stir things up yet again, starting power forward Kevin Love at the center position and moving forward Tristan Thompson to the bench, according to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic via NBA.com’s David Aldridge. Thompson was reportedly “okay with it,” in a move that will put Derrick Rose at the starting point […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Jae Crowder to be part of starting unit in Wine and Gold scrimmage

After an eventful offseason and a week of training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers are all set to host their annual Wine and Gold Scrimmage. The event, which is set for a 6:00 p.m. tipoff, will be streamed live on Cavs.com, as well as the team’s official app. The Wine and Gold scrimmage gives Cavs fans […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: New Cleveland teammates make a toast for Dwyane Wade

A few members of the Cleveland Cavaliers frontcourt had a nice little get-together drinking some wine. But they didn’t drink just any wine; their bottle came from the cellar of their new teammate, Dwyane Wade. Kevin Love, Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, and Tristan Thompson all got a taste of Wade’s special vintage, and in return, […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson feels like Cleveland got a steal in Derrick Rose

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a slew of moves to improve the roster this past summer, which included the signing of former All-Star guard Derrick Rose on a one-year, $2.1 million deal. It hasn’t taken long for the 28-year-old to make a strong impression on his new teammates as big man Tristan Thompson voiced much praise toward […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson says there's ‘burning desire’ to recapture NBA title

We are now closer to the NBA season than we are to the end of the 2017 Finals, but Tristan Thompson is still not over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors in that series. It is, however, the perfect motivation for the team as the Cavaliers prepare for the 2017-18 campaign according […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson excited to have Derrick Rose on the team

In July, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired All Star point guard Derrick Rose from the New York Knicks. At the time, most thought Rose would serve as a backup behind Isaiah Thomas, who is also a new addition to the team. However, Thomas’ lingering hip issues, which could keep him out until January, have forced head […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson speaks about off-court relationship with Dwyane Wade

As of this writing, Dwyane Wade is a free agent after agreeing to a buyout with the Chicago Bulls. And as long as there’s no definite destination for the next chapter of Wade’s NBA life, there’ll always be rumors linking him to a number of teams. That includes the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his old running […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Knicks wanted Tristan Thompson in Carmelo Anthony trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have always had their name thrown around when it came to rumors of acquiring Carmelo Anthony. The former New York Knicks forward is a great friend of LeBron James, and for some time, many expected the Cavs to eventually work out a deal to bring Melo to The Land and have him […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith, LeBron James shocked that Tristan Thompson actually paid for breakfast

When going out to eat with friends or co-workers, it’s often customary for one member of the party to pick up the tab, right? On Wednesday morning in Southern California, that’s exactly what Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson did. As most Cavs fans know, several members of the team have been working out with LeBron […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs rumors: Kevin Love won't take over Tristan Thompson's spot at center just yet

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t ready to shuffle the puzzle just yet. After head coach Tyronn Lue promised to involve Kevin Love into the offense even more with the departure of Kyrie Irving, he stopped short at the idea of sliding the double-double machine into the center position — an idea that came about after ESPN’s […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Isaiah Thomas comments on Instagram with a scouting report on Al Horford

Isaiah Thomas had played alongside Al Horford for just one season with the Boston Celtics, but that seems to be enough for the now Cleveland Cavaliers guard to have a perfect read of the subtleties of Horford’s game. We get to know that when Thomas playfully commented on an Instagram post showing a photo of […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson, Jae Crowder, Isaiah Thomas are in Sports Illustrated's Top 100 list

Although Derrick Rose was snubbed from Sports Illustrated’s list of the top 100 NBA players, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently have three players with spots on the list. As of now, the top 30 players have yet to be revealed, which is where Kevin Love, and LeBron James will rank. Center Tristan Thompson placed at No. […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs video: Tristan Thompson loves annoying his girlfriend Khloe Kardashian with his singing

It’s safe to say the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a roller coaster off season. Topped by the surprising trade of dynamic point guard Kyrie Irving for scoring machine Isaiah Thomas, it has been an up and down summer for the Wine and Gold. For good measure, they have also added defensive specialist Jae Crowder, promising […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson sends heartfelt goodbye to Kyrie Irving

On Wednesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics finally completed the trade swapping Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas. Irving’s departure has elicited a heartfelt response from Irving to the Cavs’ fan base about his time with the organization. Starting center Tristan Thompson also took to social media to voice his appreciation for his time […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoMatthew Dellavedova on Kyrie Irving's trade request

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the NBA’s hot topic at the moment. Just when we thought the mayhem of free agency was over after Paul George was suddenly dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, besides the inevitable trade for New York Knicks’ star Carmelo Anthony, it seemed as though the big names were done finding their […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson calls Ben Simmons his son

Over the past decade, the NBA family has transformed into a flourishing business community. Players share the same agents, and as a result, their relationships grow which sometimes makes its way to the floor in front of thousands of people. One of the most influential and well known player agents in all of sports right […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson says Draymond Green does not give him extra energy

In Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, things ramped up in terms of physicality and intensity between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors that had come to be expected when the series originally began. Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson has been at the center of that with his physical spats with […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoJeff Van Gundy defends the Kardashians against so-called curse

As most Cavaliers fans know, Tristan Thompson struggled a bit through the first three games of the NBA Finals, recording just eight points, 11 rebounds, and five assists in Games 1, 2, and 3 combined. However, in Cleveland’s 137-116 Game 4 win over the Warriors on Friday night, Thompson showed up to play. While he […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson on his reaction to Game 4's heightened physicality

The Cleveland Cavaliers clawed and scrapped their way to crucial win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. It was a game that featured many intense moments with tension and pressure mounting on both sides. Following the contest, Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson didn’t sound like he […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoLeBron James on Tristan Thompson's resurgence

After struggling through the first three games of this year’s NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson finally bounced back with a solid performance in Game 4. In Games 1, 2, and 3 combined, “Double T,” as Thompson is known, recorded a grand total of eight points, 11 rebounds, and five assists — a far […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson is hurting the Cavaliers against Golden State

The Cavaliers are now down 3-0 in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors, despite a valiant effort on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for 77 points, with JR Smith adding in 15. No other Cavalier reached double digits in scoring. While Tristan Thompson’s role with the team is not as […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoJalen Rose predicts the Kardashian curse that's affected the Cavs through NBA Finals

Former NBA player and ESPN personality Jalen Rose avidly predicted the curse that has been ensnaring the team since last offseason — the Kardashian curse. See the prophetic clip below: Lebron, Kyrie Irving, the Cavs all got that curse thanks to Tristan Thompson. The Kardashian curse is REAL!!! pic.twitter.com/QeMlnYCews — Dibiase_ca and 10K others (@Dibiase_ca) […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson says it's no different being down 3-0 or 3-1

After dropping Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves facing an 0-3 series deficit in the series. During his post-game media availability, Cavs center Tristan Thompson, who recorded zero points (0-for-1 from the field), three rebounds, two assists, and two blocks […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoVideo: LeBron James takes a Tristan Thompson shoulder to the face

Who said basketball isn’t a contact sport? During the first quarter of tonight’s Game 3 match-up against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and his teammate, Tristan Thompson, collided, sending James to the floor and in pain for quite a while. The King’s jaw took the full brunt […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson on his Game 1 performance: 'Trash. I have to be better'

Following his poor performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is not a happy camper when going back to it. Thompson was the first to call himself out for not contributing to his team’s cause, which led to their blowout loss last Thursday. When asked to describe his dismal outing, where he only managed […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 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 […]