Tristan Thompson Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Tristan Thompson.
Central Notes: Wade, Cavs, Thompson, McDermott, Stewart
2024/03/central-notes-wade-cavs-thompson-mcdermott-stewart.htmlIn a separate subscriber-only story for Cleveland.com, Fedor notes that Tristan Thompson's 25-game suspension has come to an end, meaning he can once again be active for the Cavaliers as of Saturday. … Thompson, who expressed excitement about returning, joked that he was so anxious to play that he "thought about sneaking into the arena a couple times" during his suspension.
Cavaliers Notes: Mobley, Garland, Allen, Thompson, Porter
2024/01/cavaliers-notes-mobley-garland-allen-thompson-porter.htmlBackup center Tristan Thompson gave an emotional apology to his teammates before the news of his 25-game suspension was announced, Fedor adds in another subscriber-only story. … A veteran leader with a prominent voice in the locker room, Thompson was suspended for violating the league's anti-drug policy.
Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Suspended For 25 Games
2024/01/cavs-tristan-thompson-suspended-for-25-games.htmlCavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA, the league announced today in a press release (Twitter link). … According to the NBA, Thompson violated the terms of the league's anti-drug program by testing positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033.
Central Notes: Thompson, Theis, Pistons, Giannis
2023/09/central-notes-thompson-theis-pistons-giannis.htmlTristan Thompson's new contract with the Cavaliers is a one-year, minimum-salary deal that is guaranteed for just $200K, Hoops Rumors has learned. … Thompson will earn his full $3.2MM salary if he remains under contract through at least January 7, though Cleveland's cap hit for the season would be just $2.02MM, with the NBA covering the difference.
Cavaliers Sign Tristan Thompson
2023/09/cavaliers-tristan-thompson-finalizing-contract.htmlSEPTEMBER 11: The Cavaliers are finalizing a contract with free agent big man Tristan Thompson, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). … SEPTEMBER 12: The Cavaliers have officially signed Thompson, per NBA.com's transaction log.
Pacific Notes: Goodwin, Reaves, D-Lo, Vincent, Lakers, K. Martin
2023/07/pacific-notes-goodwin-reaves-d-lo-vincent-lakers-k-martin.htmlSources tell Buha that Mohamed Bamba and Tristan Thompson are both candidates for the gig, but that the club could also wait out the market and see if more intriguing possibilities emerge.
Lakers Notes: James, Pelinka, Reaves, Russell, Thompson, Hachimura
2023/05/lakers-notes-james-pelinka-reaves-russell-thompson-hachimura.htmlTristan Thompson, who played 10 minutes in Game 4, would also like to return as he heads to free agency, Trudell tweets.
Lakers Notes: Russell, Thompson, James, Brooks
2023/04/lakers-notes-russell-thompson-brooks.htmlReserve big man Tristan Thompson appreciates that he was added on the last day of the regular season to essentially be another locker room voice and positive influence on his new teammates, as he told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. … "If I help them become one percent better, it helps our team be better," Thompson noted.
Contract Details: Samanic, Carey, Lakers, Cauley-Stein, More
2023/04/contract-details-samanic-carey-lakers-cauley-stein-more.htmlBoth Tristan Thompson and Shaquille Harrison signed minimum-salary contracts with the Lakers, but Thompson's deal only covers the rest of this season, while Harrison's includes a non-guaranteed salary for 2023/24.
Lakers Sign Tristan Thompson, Shaquille Harrison
2023/04/lakers-to-sign-tristan-thompson-shaquille-harrison.html10:43am: The Lakers are making a pair of roster additions to fortify their depth ahead of the postseason, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, who reports (via Twitter) that center Tristan Thompson and guard Shaquille Harrison are joining the team. … 12:45pm: The Lakers have officially signed Thompson and Harrison while waiving Reed, the team confirmed in a press release.
Pacific Notes: Thompson, Bradley, Leonard, Collins, Sabonis
2023/03/pacific-notes-thompson-bradley-leonard-collins-sabonis.htmlCenters Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley worked out for the Lakers on Monday, Darvin Ham confirmed, but the head coach said there's no "imminent" plan to sign either to the team's final roster spot, Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register tweets.
Lakers To Work Out Tristan Thompson, Tony Bradley
2023/03/lakers-to-work-out-tristan-thompson-tony-bradley.htmlCenters Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley are scheduled to work out for the Lakers this week, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. … Thompson, 32, played alongside LeBron James for several years in Cleveland and was part of the Cavaliers' title-winning team in 2016.
Nets Eyeing Markieff Morris, Tristan Thompson
2022/08/nets-eyeing-markieff-morris-tristan-thompson.htmlVeteran center Tristan Thompson is another potential Nets target to watch, according to Scotto, who says the club would like to add a backup center after losing Andre Drummond in free agency. … Thompson, 31, played for three teams in 2021/22, starting the season with the Kings before being traded to the Pacers, who bought him out, clearing a path for him to sign with the Bulls.
Central Notes: York, Middleton, Ball, Brown
2022/05/central-notes-york-middleton-ball-brown.htmlThe Bulls are unlikely to bring back Tristan Thompson and Matt Thomas next season, but they face a more difficult decision on Troy Brown Jr., Johnson states in a mailbag column.
Bulls Notes: Offseason, LaVine, DeRozan, Thompson
2022/03/bulls-notes-offseason-lavine-derozan-thompson.htmlTristan Thompson received a $20K fine for "directing profane language toward a game official," the league announced (via Twitter). … Thompson was ejected after receiving two technical fouls in the closing seconds of Thursday's game.
Bulls Notes: Green, Donovan, LaVine, Thompson
2022/03/bulls-notes-green-donovan-lavine-thompson.htmlGreen was asked to fill both roles this week as Donovan started Tristan Thompson alongside Nikola Vucevic in Friday's game against the Bucks, then used Green as a starter again Monday at Philadelphia. … Even though the Bulls have hit a low point in the season, Thompson remains confident that he made the right choice in coming to Chicago after his buyout with the Pacers (video link from NBC Sports Chicago).
Bulls Notes: Thompson, Williams, Ball, Caruso
2022/02/bulls-notes-thompson-williams-ball-caruso.htmlTristan Thompson is a long-time admirer of Dennis Rodman, so he's thrilled to be playing in the city where "The Worm" won three championships, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. … Thompson signed with the Bulls last weekend after being waived by Indiana, and he hopes to emulate the success that Rodman had with the team.
Central Notes: Carter, Pistons Rookies, Thompson, DeRozan
2022/02/central-notes-carter-pistons-rookies-thompson-derozan.htmlNew Bulls addition Tristan Thompson believes he'll fit in well with Chicago, as Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic relays. … "I think I’ll mesh pretty well with this group," Thompson said.
Bulls Use Bi-Annual Exception To Sign Tristan Thompson
2022/02/bulls-use-bi-annual-exception-to-sign-tristan-thompson.htmlThe Bulls have used their bi-annual exception in order to sign Tristan Thompson, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report (Twitter links). … The Bulls will be paying Thompson $1MM by using the BAE -- a minimum contract for the remainder of the season would have been worth $774,289, Pincus notes.
Central Notes: LaVine, Thompson, Haliburton, Allen, Williams, Smith
2022/02/central-notes-lavine-thompson-haliburton-allen-williams-smith.htmlThe Bulls officially signed veteran center Tristan Thompson on Saturday, adding a former NBA champion to their rotation. … Thompson, who is expected to provide depth behind star center Nikola Vucevic, drew praise from new teammate Zach LaVine this weekend.
Bulls Sign Tristan Thompson
2022/02/bulls-sign-tristan-thompson.htmlFree agent center Tristan Thompson has signed with the Bulls for the rest of the season, the team announced in a press release. … Thompson's signing has been expected since he reached a buyout agreement with the Pacers on Thursday.
Central Notes: DeRozan, Okoro, Thompson, LaVine
2022/02/central-notes-derozan-okoro-thompson-lavine.htmlBulls star DeMar DeRozan endorsed the team's signing of veteran center Tristan Thompson, as relayed by K.C. … Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Pacers on Thursday and is expected to sign with Chicago in the near future.
Pacers Waive Tristan Thompson, Who Plans To Join Bulls
2022/02/pacers-to-waive-tristan-thompson-who-plans-to-join-bulls.htmlFEBRUARY 16: The Pacers will waive veteran center Tristan Thompson, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. … FEBRUARY 17: The Pacers have officially waived Thompson, according to a team press release.
Scotto’s Latest: Harris, Thompson, Lakers, Brunson, Nurkic
2022/02/scottos-latest-harris-thompson-lakers-brunson-nurkic.htmlThe Lakers are a team worth keeping an eye on if Tristan Thompson is bought out by the Pacers, according to Scotto, who notes that the veteran center "certainly has a lot of relationships there." Like Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Thompson is a Klutch Sports client.
Bulls Notes: Thompson, Williams, Standing Pat, Luxury Tax
2022/02/bulls-notes-thompson-williams-standing-pat-luxury-tax.htmlTristan Thompson is currently a Pacer, but the Bulls would be interested in his services if he's bought out by Indiana, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times tweets. … Thompson was thrown into the Domantas Sabonis-Tyrese Haliburton blockbuster between Indiana and Sacramento for salary-matching purposes.