NBA Rumors: Tristan Thompson, Cavs Finalizing Contract for 2024-25 Season
September 6, 2024
Tristan Thompson is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Cavaliers are finalizing a one-year deal with the 13-year veteran.
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnFree agent C Tristan Thompson is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Thompson has played 10 of his 13 seasons with the Cavs. President Koby Altman and Klutch CEO Rich Paul are finishing up an agreement. <a href="https://t.co/XrgJLPNWIx">pic.twitter.com/XrgJLPNWIx</a>
Thompson has spent 10 of his 13 seasons with the franchise, with the first nine coming from 2011-12 to 2019-20. He re-signed with the team last year 2023-24 and will reportedly continue with the franchise for at least one more season.
Thompson averaged 3.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and one assist in 49 games last season. He was deployed in a bench role for a Cavaliers team that went 48-34 and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals.
As the Cavaliers look to improve in the East, having a stable bench option like Thompson with plenty of experience who remains a vocal leader in the locker room certainly can't hurt, especially on a one-year deal.
Cleveland will open the 2024-25 season on Oct. 25 against the Detroit Pistons.
