TRISTAN THOMPSON NEWS

Suspended 25 games The NBA announced Tuesday that Thompson has been suspended 25 games for violating the league's Anti-Drug Program, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson has been serving as the top backup to starting center Jarrett Allen of late, but he likely would have been at risk at dropping out of the rotation once Evan Mobley (knee) likely returns to action shortly before the All-Star break. With Mobley's return still likely a week or more away, however, the Cavaliers will presumably turn to Damian Jones to fill minutes at center when Allen is off the floor. Thompson is first eligible to return from suspension March 16 versus the Rockets.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Thompson reclaims No. 13 jersey after Ricky Rubio's retirement Tristan Thompson reclaims his No. 13 jersey with the Cavaliers after Ricky Rubio's retirement.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson Changes Jersey Number To A Familiar One The Cleveland big man has changed his jersey number to 13, which he wore during his first nine seasons with the team.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson Changes Jersey Number To A Familiar One The Cleveland big man has changed his jersey number to 13, which he wore during his first nine seasons with the team.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson Ejected In NBA Paris Game Against Nets The Cleveland big man garnered his fourth career NBA ejection with a flagrant two foul during the 2024 NBA Paris Game against Brooklyn.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Tossed from Thursday's game Thompson was ejected from Thursday's game versus the Nets after getting into an altercation with Nic Claxton, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Thompson will finish Thursday's game with one point (1-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 11 minutes before getting ejected. Damian Jones could receive extended minutes behind Jarrett Allen as Cleveland's backup center in Thompson's absence.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs Relying On Tristan Thompson In Evan Mobley's Absence Tristan Thompson has seen his role increase for the Cleveland Cavaliers after Evan Mobley went down with an injury.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Secures seven rebounds off bench Thompson racked up six points (3-5 FG), seven rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes during Thursday's 123-104 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact While Thompson was unable to score in double figures for a second consecutive game Thursday, he posted his second-highest rebound total of the season as part of a well-rounded stat line. With Evan Mobley (knee) sidelined, Thompson has played double-digit minutes off the bench in seven of the Cavaliers' last eight matchups. During that time, he's averaged 5.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Thompson racked up 10 points (5-7 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Monday's 104-94 loss to Orlando.

Impact Evan Mobley (knee) missed his second game in a row for Cleveland, and Jarrett Allen fouled out after just 15 minutes. Dean Wade started for Mobley and played well, but Thompson had an even bigger impact in relief of Allen with season-best marks in points (10) and rebounds (13) for his first double-double of the campaign. With Mobley's status in the air for Tuesday against the Celtics, Thompson could get another decent opportunity for minutes.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Wednesday Thompson registered one point (1-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in six minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 win over the Magic.

Impact Thompson played fewer than 10 minutes for the third straight game, continuing his disappointing season. As long as the Cavaliers are healthy, Thompson is simply too far down the pecking order to have any chance at playing meaningful minutes. Hence, there is nothing to see here in terms of fantasy value.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal playing time in win Thompson is averaging 2.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.1 steals in 9.2 minutes over nine contests this season.

Impact Thompson has seemingly overtaken Damian Jones as the backup big man, as he has four games with at least 11 minutes since the turn of the month. Expect the 32-year-old center to continue his bench role behind Jarrett Allen for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six off bench Thompson accumulated six points (3-4 FG) and five rebounds in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 95-89 win over the Knicks.

Impact Thompson wasn't part of the Cavaliers' rotation over the first two games of the season, but he played eight minutes during his season debut against the Pacers on Saturday and has now played double-digit minutes in back-to-back matchups. While it's been encouraging to see the veteran get some playing time, it doesn't appear as though he'll have a fantasy-relevant role during his first year back in Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can Tristan Thompson's championship DNA help the Cavs hang another banner 5 years later? Tristan Thompson's grit helped Cleveland survive the playoff grind from 2014-18. Now he's back to teach the new Cavs his old tricks.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cavs fans loved Tristan Thompson: Can he revive his career in Cleveland? – Terry Pluto Tristan Thompson played with the Cavs for nine seasons.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Reports: Cavs, Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year deal Big man Tristan Thompson is headed back to the Cavs for his 2nd stint with the team.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • NBA.COM

Joining the Cavaliers Thompson is finalizing a deal with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Entering his age-32 season, Thompson will provide the Cavaliers with some veteran leadership and frontcourt depth. He's not guaranteed to be in the rotation, however, and he's unlikely to make a big fantasy impact.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Notes: Dennis Schröder, D'Angelo Russell, Tristan Thompson Talk Free Agency LA players look toward the future.

MAY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers News: After Joining LA's Game 4 Rotation, Tristan Thompson Talks Free Agency Thompson leapfrogged two higher-upside big men.

MAY 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers News: After Joining LA's Game 4 Rotation, Tristan Thompson Talks Free Agency Thompson leapfrogged two higher-upside big men.

MAY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: After Joining LA's Game 4 Rotation, Tristan Thompson Talks Free Agency Thompson leapfrogged two higher-upside big men.

MAY 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Lakers News: Tristan Thompson Discusses Deep Friendship With LeBron James The ex-Cavs teammates know a thing or two about deep playoff runs.

MAY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM