Thomas Bryant News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Scores 11 points in season debut Bryant chipped in 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in 11 minutes during Saturday's 136-111 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Bryant made his first appearance of the season, playing almost the entire fourth quarter in what ended up being a blowout victory. While this was a great per-minute performance, the simple fact is that Bryant is too buried on the depth chart to have any chance at consistent fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Outside rotation in opener Bryant (coach's decision) did not play in Thursday's 114-106 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Bryant was left out of Cleveland's rotation despite the Cavaliers entering the season with some frontcourt injury concerns. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley handling the primary frontcourt responsibilities, Bryant could struggle to see consistent playing time when the team is healthy.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks two shots in loss Bryant recorded eight points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in nine minutes during Thursday's 124-113 preseason loss to Boston.

Impact Bryant was productive in a brief appearance, connecting on three of his four field-goal attempts while making an impact as a rim protector. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley anchoring Cleveland's frontcourt, Bryant projects to serve primarily as a reserve big man, limiting his fantasy upside unless additional minutes become available.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant Is More Valuable to the Cavs Than You Think Though his numbers haven’t really jumped off the page since his Lakers days four years ago, Thomas Bryant has remained a very serviceable NB...

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Thomas Bryant — Reliable third big, or just a stopgap behind Allen/Mobley? The Cleveland Cavaliers could have opted to look elsewhere as it relates to frontcourt depth. Instead, they chose to bring back veteran Cent...

SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Cavaliers could regret their premature commitment to Thomas Bryant The Cleveland Cavaliers re-signed backup center Thomas Bryant quickly this offseason, and if they had waited some intriguing options may hav...

SEPTEMBER 19 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Evaluating the Viability of Thomas Bryant As Primary Backup Big for Cavs From the minute he first joined the Cavs, Thomas Bryant has brought incredible energy to the team. Following his NBA Finals run with the Pac...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Former Cavs Forward Is Taking Mario Hezonja's Spot With Real Madrid The offseason for the Cavs has seen them re-sign Thomas Bryant. Meleek Thomas joined them via the NBA Draft back in late June. Of course, La...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

How LeBron James Would Fit in Cleveland Cavaliers Salary Cap Situation After James Harden declined his player option, the Cavaliers lost both Dean Wade and Keon Ellis. The Cavaliers did re-sign Thomas Bryant in...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

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

JULY 9 • 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

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

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

Barnes and the Raptors visit Cleveland to begin playoffs