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Sees 15 minutes off bench Bryant finished Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Pistons with seven points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 15 minutes.

Impact With Jarrett Allen sidelined by an illness, Bryant soaked up some extra minutes off the bench. He's been effective in limited action lately, posting averages of 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 12.6 minutes over his last six contests.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' only offseason win was an addition almost no one paid attention to The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Thomas Bryant at the end of the offseason as a roster filler, but he is the only newcomer making an impact.

JANUARY 3 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Grabs six rebounds in loss Bryant amassed seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Bryant has recorded back-to-back games with at least six boards, and has performed in an increased role while Evan Mobley (calf) remains sidelined. In his last six games, Bryant averages 7.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.5 blocks across 13.5 minutes.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Bryant accumulated 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 14 minutes during Sunday's 119-111 overtime loss to Charlotte.

Impact Despite the return of Jarrett Allen, Bryant scored in double figures off the bench for only the second time this season. While Allen is back after a multi-game absence, the Cavaliers are expected to be without Evan Mobley (calf) for at least a few weeks, leaving the door open for Bryant to remain part of the rotation. Larry Nance (calf) also remains out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes in win Bryant notched six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Monday's 135-119 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Bryant is buried in the depth chart behind the likes of Jarrett Allen (finger) and Evan Mobley, but with Allen slated to miss at least a week due to injury, Bryant may see meaningful minutes on the court temporarily. Mobley will slide to the center spot, but Bryant should continue to back him up until Allen is available to return.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extended run Bryant ended with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 win over the Heat.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest), Darius Garland (toe) and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) out, Bryant saw his most meaningful playing time of the season. He contributed mainly on the boards, and his value remains limited when the starters are at full strength.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant brings NBA energy, enthusiasm to Rochester youth NBA vet Thomas Bryant returned to Rochester for a free youth camp, inspiring kids with hugs, hoops and hope beyond basketball.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Logs first stats of season in win Bryant dropped four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two assists across seven minutes in Monday's 116-95 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Bryant likely only saw playing time Monday due to the nature of the game, reaching blowout status at the end of the second half. The Indiana product was able to make his season debut as a result, but he will likely only see the floor in the future due to injury or game script.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score Tuesday Bryant scored zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in three minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over Detroit.

Impact Bryant signed a one-year deal with the Cavaliers during the offseason, providing the team with some depth at the center position. However, the addition of Larry Nance as another center option could see Bryant spending the majority of his time on the bench. Expect to see him in street clothes or, at best, cheering on from the sideline most nights.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Vet Thomas Bryant Sparks Buzz After Frustrating Moment vs Bulls Thomas Bryant was the talk of the NBA on Tuesday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers center had a chance to be the hero and put away the Chicago...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • SI.COM

Cavaliers sign center Thomas Bryant, adding depth in the middle The 28-year-old Thomas Bryant provides an immediate depth boost behind big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • NBA.COM

Cavaliers sign center Thomas Bryant

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Thomas Bryant to give them some much-needed depth in the middle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Agrees to deal with Cavaliers Bryant agreed to a one-year deal with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Cleveland was in desperate need of some additional depth at center, so it was inevitable that the team would add someone ahead of training camp. Bryant, who will be entering his ninth NBA season, made 56 regular-season appearances for the Pacers in 2024-25 with averages of 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 blocks in 15.1 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant's career has taken an unexpected turn if latest reports are true Veteran center Thomas Bryant remains an unrestricted free agent following his brief stint with the Indiana Pacers.

JULY 29, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers' energetic free agent on verge of leaving NBA to sign contract in Greece | Sporting News Thomas Bryant is heading overseas.

JULY 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Thomas Bryant, James Johnson Jr. look like Pacers' odd men out after Isaiah Jackson signing With Isaiah Jackson's re-signing the Pacers now have 15 players on standard contracts. Thomas Bryant and James Johnson Jr. are not among the...

JULY 11, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

ASK IRA: Was Fontecchio best Robinson trade option for Heat or merely Thomas Bryant 2.0? Was the Miami Heat’s hand forced with Duncan Robinson as it was a year ago with Thomas Bryant?

JULY 3, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Lakers, Pacers could battle over Thomas Bryant for surprise starting center role after latest moves | Sporting News This would be different.

JULY 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bulls take 18-year-old Essengue at No. 12. Their Central rivals select older players in 2nd round

An uneventful NBA draft for the Central Division likely didn’t do much to change its balance of power for the immediate future

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Little playing time in loss Bryant amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Bryant saw limited action in Indiana's season-ending loss Sunday, as his playing time diminished late in the series. The center appeared in 66 regular-season games between Miami and Indiana, making eight starts and averaging 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished off his MVP season with 29 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 an...

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pacers, Thunder got to the NBA Finals fueled by doubters. A title will give 1 team the last laugh

In these NBA Finals, a team is four wins away from getting the last laugh

JUNE 4, 2025 • Associated Press

The Heat had no time for this benchwarmer, now he's headed to the NBA Finals (again) A case certainly still can be made that the Dec. 15 trade that sent Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat to the Indiana Pacers remains a win-wi...

JUNE 2, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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Cavaliers sign center Thomas Bryant

Bulls take 18-year-old Essengue at No. 12. Their Central rivals select older players in 2nd round

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Pacers, Thunder got to the NBA Finals fueled by doubters. A title will give 1 team the last laugh