Tristan Thompson Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Tristan Thompson.
Injury Updates: Hayward, Kemba, Thompson, Ennis, Morris
2020/12/injury-updates-hayward-kemba-thompson-ennis-morris.htmlStevens is hopeful that big man Tristan Thompson (hamstring) will be able to play in Boston's opener on Wednesday, Bontemps adds (via Twitter).
Atlantic Notes: Robinson, Boucher, Celtics, Thomas
2020/12/atlantic-notes-robinson-boucher-celtics-thomas.htmlWhen healthy, the C's are expected to sport the same starting lineup they used during the postseason, having also added players such as Jeff Teague and Tristan Thompson in free agency to bolster the bench.
Atlantic Notes: Durant, Irving, Harris, Thompson
2020/12/atlantic-notes-durant-irving-harris-thompson.htmlTristan Thompson joined the Celtics as a free agent during the offseason, but he heard rumors in the past that he might be traded there, he says in an interview tweeted by Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston.
Tristan Thompson May Not Be Ready For Celtics’ Opener
2020/12/tristan-thompson-may-not-be-ready-for-celtics-opener.htmlFree agent addition Tristan Thompson hasn't practiced yet and may not be in uniform when the Celtics begin the season December 23, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. … Coach Brad Stevens offered an update on Thompson, who is recovering from a strained hamstring.
Tristan Thompson To Miss Most Of Camp
2020/12/tristan-thompson-to-miss-most-of-camp.htmlFree agent addition Tristan Thompson will be sidelined for most of Celtics' training camp due to a strained hamstring, tweets Tim Bontemps of ESPN. … Coach Brad Stevens is still optimistic that Thompson can be ready for the regular season opener December 23 against the Bucks.
Kemba Walker To Miss Start Of Season
2020/12/kemba-walker-to-miss-start-of-season.htmlThe press release also revealed that center Tristan Thompson suffered a minor hamstring strain during an offseason workout prior to arriving in Boston, and his availability during the first week of camp will be limited.
Lakers Trade McGee, Future Second-Rounder To Cavs
2020/11/lakers-to-flip-mcgee-future-second-rounder-to-cavs.htmlThe team wanted a veteran big man with experience coming off the bench behind Andre Drummond, according to Fedor, so McGee will replace Tristan Thompson on the roster.
Celtics Sign Tristan Thompson
2020/11/celtics-to-sign-tristan-thompson.htmlNOVEMBER 21: Free agent center Tristan Thompson will sign with the Celtics, tweets Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. … NOVEMBER 30: Thompson's deal with the Celtics is now official, the team announced today in a press release.
Free Agent Rumors: Teague, Payton, Beasley, Davis, Ibaka, Thompson
2020/11/free-agent-rumors-teague-payton-beasley-davis-ibaka-thompson.htmlThe Timberwolves have inquired about center Tristan Thompson, Darren Wolfson of KSTP tweets.
Western Rumors: Howard, Lakers, Carmelo, Cousins, Kanter, More
2020/11/western-rumors-howard-lakers-carmelo-cousins-kanter-more.htmlNow that the Lakers aren't an option for Tristan Thompson, the Clippers could emerge as a real possibility, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who notes (via Twitter) that it'd be a chance for Thompson to reunite with Tyronn Lue.
Raptors, Others To Meet VanVleet Saturday
2020/11/raptors-others-to-meet-vanvleet-saturday.htmlThey have not reached out to Cavaliers free agent center Tristan Thompson. … Toronto had been expected to express interest in Thompson.
Free Agent Rumors: Bogdanovic, VanVleet, Augustin, Thompson
2020/11/free-agent-rumors-bogdanovic-vanvleet-augustin-thompson.htmlThe Lakers would love to land Tristan Thompson in free agency, according to Chris Mannix of SI.com. … Mannix says the Raptors are also expected to express interest in Thompson, though Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link) hears Toronto hasn't reached out to the Canadian center yet.
Cavs Rumors: Thompson, Free Agents, Drummond, No. 5 Pick
2020/11/cavs-rumors-thompson-free-agents-drummond-no-5-pick.htmlThe Cavaliers would like to re-sign Tristan Thompson at the right price, but so far, discussions between the two sides have "centered on a number lower than Thompson would want," according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … Thompson had an $18.5MM salary in 2019/20 and presumably won't want to see that number decrease too significantly going forward.
Altman Confirms Mutual Interest Between Thompson, Cavs
2020/09/altman-confirms-mutual-interest-between-thompson-cavs.htmlTristan Thompson's days in Cleveland appeared numbered following the Cavaliers' acquisition of center Andre Drummond in February, but reports throughout the summer suggested that a new deal between the Cavs and Thompson is still possible, with Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com citing a source this week who says there's "a lot of mutual interest" between the two sides. … With free agency around the corner, Thompson isn't participating in the Cavaliers' in-market bubble mini-camp this week.
In-Market Bubble Updates: Pistons, Wolves, Cavs
2020/09/in-market-bubble-updates-pistons-wolves-cavs.htmlTristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova, both eligible for free agency, won't attend, but G Leaguers Levi Randolph, Marques Bolden and Vince Edwards have been invited to participate.
Cavs Rumors: Avdija, Toppin, Thompson, More
2020/09/cavs-rumors-avdija-toppin-thompson-more.htmlGiven the money already on the Cavs' books for 2020/21, the team is unlikely to re-sign Tristan Thompson and use the full mid-level exception this offseason, according to Fedor in a separate story. … Cleveland may have to choose one path or the other, per Fedor, who thinks the team should prioritize Thompson.
Central Notes: Cavs, Warren, Bulls, Pistons
2020/09/central-notes-cavs-warren-bulls-pistons.htmlWhile most players will be there, pending free agents Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova will not be participating, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … Along with Thompson and Dellavedova, Andre Drummond isn't expected to be in attendance at the Cavaliers' minicamp due to a personal matter.
Cavaliers Notes: Thompson, Sexton, Garland, MLE
2020/06/cavaliers-notes-thompson-sexton-garland-mle.htmlUncertainty surrounding the upcoming free agent market may work in the Cavaliers' favor as they try to keep Tristan Thompson, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … Thompson, whose five-year, $82MM deal just expired, may not find any big-money offers as the league adjusts to massive revenue losses.
Central Rumors: Poeltl, Griffin, Porter, Thompson
2020/06/central-rumors-poeltl-griffin-porter-thompson.htmlWhile many NBA experts believe free agent Tristan Thompson has played his last game with the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer has heard otherwise (hat tip to Hoops Hype's Alex Kennedy). … On the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Fedor said Thompson is intrigued by the idea of finishing his career in Cleveland.
Central Notes: Cavs’ Draft, T. Thompson, Prince, Bulls
2020/05/central-notes-cavaliers-draft-t-thompson-prince-bulls.htmlIf the Cavaliers' season is over, fans may not get the chance to say goodbye to a pair of franchise cornerstones in Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova, writes Evan Dammarell of Forbes. … With Thompson's $18.5MM and Dellavedova's $9.6MM contracts deal both coming off the books, Dammarell doesn't expect either to return next season, although Dellavedova may be willing to accept a veteran's minimum deal.
Tristan Thompson Talks Upcoming Free Agency, Cavaliers
2020/05/tristan-thompson-talks-upcoming-free-agency-cavaliers.htmlOne of those players is Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson. … A key part of the Cavs' 2016 NBA championship, Thompson has had an up-and-down tenure in Cleveland.
Cavaliers Notes: Drummond, Thompson, Shumpert
2020/04/cavaliers-notes-drummond-thompson-shumpert.htmlIn a mailbag for Cleveland.com, Fedor addressed a handful of topics, including Tristan Thompson's possible future with the Cavaliers. … Fedor says he was convinced following the acquisition of Drummond that Thompson wouldn't be retained, but now feels that there could still be a place for the big man in Cleveland if the price is right.
Eastern Notes: Haliburton, VanVleet, Presti, Thompson
2020/03/eastern-notes-haliburton-vanvleet-presti-thompson.htmlA sign-and-trade is the most likely outcome for Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson when he becomes an unrestricted free agent, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer opines. … It's increasingly likely that Andre Drummond will exercise his $28.7MM option, relegating Thompson to a bench role.
Blazers Offered Expiring Contracts For Kevin Love
2020/02/blazers-offered-expiring-contracts-for-kevin-love.htmlTristan Thompson, who is making $18.5M in the final year of his contract, could also have been a possibility, though that is simply speculation.
Western Notes: Harkless, Lakers, Winslow
2020/02/western-notes-harkless-lakers-winslow.htmlCavaliers big man Tristan Thompson may be angling for a sign-and-trade this summer and the Lakers would be a good fit for his services, as I wrote for Heavy.com. … The team doesn't have a long-term option at the center position and Thompson would be a nice partner to Anthony Davis in the frontcourt.