Thomas Bryant News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell signs 4-year, $273M extension with Cavaliers, who await LeBron James' decision

The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cavs' Thomas Bryant move looking smarter after latest development Given how other backup big men have cashed out early on in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers should pat themselves on the back for their...

JULY 1 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Pacers spooked Cavaliers into making their first move of free agency The Cleveland Cavaliers struck first in free agency, bringing back veteran center Thomas Bryant. They did so because the Indiana Pacers were...

JUNE 30 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavs signed Thomas Bryant so quickly to foil an Eastern Conference rival | Sporting News Cleveland chose to act in a hurry here.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Cavs agree to 1-year deal with Thomas Bryant The veteran center reportedly will return to Cleveland on a 1-year deal.

JUNE 29 • NBA.COM

Plans to re-sign with Cavaliers Bryant intends to re-sign with the Cavaliers on a one-year deal, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact The journeyman center is set for his second season with Cleveland in 2026-27. Bryant averaged just 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 12.2 minutes per game over 60 regular-season appearances a year ago, offering the Cavs depth at the center position behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sees nine minutes in loss Bryant finished Monday's 130-93 loss to New York in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and three rebounds in nine minutes.

Impact Bryant was used pretty sparingly as a third-string center for the Cavaliers in 2025-26. Across 60 regular-season appearances, he averaged 12.2 minutes with 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.4 blocks on 50.6 percent shooting from the field.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Bryant (back) is available for Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Impact Bryant was a late addition to the injury report due to lower-back spasms, though he'll be available for Monday's contest. However, the big man isn't guaranteed to see meaningful minutes.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Bryant (back spasms) is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact Bryant is just an emergency depth option for the Cavaliers, as he has four playoff appearances to his name for an average of 6.3 minutes.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Schroder, Mobley rally Cavaliers in 4th quarter for 125-120 win over Raptors to take 3-2 series lead

Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Evan Mobley hit a pair of pivotal 3-pointers in the final period and finished with 23 points, and the Cleveland Ca...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Good to go Thursday Bryant (calf) is available for Game 3 against the Raptors on Thursday.

Impact Bryant was upgraded to probable earlier in the day Thursday, and he's since been cleared to suit up. He hasn't seen any action since April 5, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be on any kind of minutes restriction in Game 3.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Bryant (calf) is probable for Thursday's Game 3 against Toronto.

Impact Bryant is trending towards ending a six-game absence for Cleveland. It remains to be seen just how involved he will be, however.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 3 Bryant is questionable for Game 3 on Thursday against the Raptors with a left calf strain.

Impact Bryant is looking to end a six-game absence with the injury Thursday. The veteran big man would likely serve as depth at center if he's able to suit up for Game 3, though it's possible Max Strus would lose out on a couple of minutes if the Cavaliers occasionally opt to deploy bigger lineups.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Monday Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's Game 2 against the Raptors.

Impact Bryant will remain sidelined for his sixth straight game, though coach Kenny Atkinson did indicate that he's trending in the right direction. For now, he can be considered questionable for Game 3 on Thursday.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Bryant (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against Toronto.

Impact After missing Cleveland's final four regular-season outings with a left calf strain, Bryant will remain on the shelf for the first game of the playoffs. However, his absence shouldn't affect the rotation.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes and the Raptors visit Cleveland to begin playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors to open the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Out for Sunday Bryant (calf) won't play Sunday against the Wizards.

Impact Bryant will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, and he'll be joined on the inactive list by Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf), leaving Cleveland very thin up front. Larry Nance and Olivier Sarr figure to help fill the void at center.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Cleveland on 5-game road slide

Washington aims to end its five-game road slide with a victory over Cleveland

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Bryant (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Bryant is in line for a third straight absence as a result of a left calf strain, and the fact that he continues to be ruled out a full day ahead of game action isn't a great sign. He'll have one final opportunity for regular-season action Sunday against Washington.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland plays Atlanta on 4-game win streak

Cleveland comes into a matchup against Atlanta as winners of four consecutive games

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Ruled out with calf strain Bryant (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact A left calf strain is keeping Bryant out for a second straight contest. If Jaylon Tyson (toe) and Dean Wade (ankle) both remain sidelined, Larry Nance would likely serve as the No. 2 center behind Jarrett Allen on Wednesday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Atlanta, aims for 4th straight victory

Cleveland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Will not play Monday Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Bryant is likely getting a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers, he finished with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Bryant closed Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.

Impact Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf) were given the night off for the front end of this back-to-back set, allowing Bryant to feature against his former team. If Allen and Mobley get the green light to return Monday against Memphis, Bryant's streaming appeal will take a massive hit.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

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