Tristan Thompson last played for the Cavs in the 2019-20 season, averaging 12 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 2.1 apg.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached agreement on a one-year contract to reunite with center Tristan Thompson, his agent Rich Paul said Monday night. The deal was officially announced by the Cavs on Tuesday afternoon.
TT back in The Land.
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— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 12, 2023
C/F Tristan Thompson is finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thompson is set to return to Cleveland where he was part of 2016 NBA title, four Finals runs, now gives Cavs leadership and some frontcourt depth. pic.twitter.com/ayKEu3JOj1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 11, 2023
Thompson won an NBA title with the Cavs in 2016. The 32-year-old spent nine seasons with Cleveland, appearing in four straight Finals on teams led by LeBron James. He and James played together late last season with the Los Angles Lakers.
Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, confirmed Thompson’s deal in a text to The Associated Press.
Thompson, who was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 4 overall pick in 2011, will give Cleveland some added depth up front, toughness and a player with plenty of postseason experience. He’s appeared in 94 playoff games.
The 6-foot-9 Thompson has averaged 9.0 points and 8.4 rebounds in 730 career games.
Cleveland went 51-31 in the regular season last season and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 before being knocked out in five games by the New York Knicks, who were much more physical than the Cavs.
Thompson has also played for Boston, Sacramento, Indiana and Chicago.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
