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Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson embraces role of guiding Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman hints at the team looking to remain competitive despite losing its best player. That said, the Cavs are banking on lottery pick Collin Sexton to bring energy to Cleveland, but the rookie point guard will be relying on his veteran teammates such as Tristan Thompson for constant guidance. Thompson […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs player future analysis: Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson was drafted fourth overall in 2011, ahead of players like Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, and Jimmy Butler. In his early years, he was a double-double machine and Cleveland’s iron man, playing all 82 games in four consecutive seasons. Now, seven years later, Thompson is the longest-tenured Cavalier, and despite a rough stretch over […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson sees opportunity to be a star after LeBron James' exit

LeBron James leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers means that the team is going to take a step back next year, and there really isn’t any way around it. In turn, Tristan Thompson now believes the Cavs can be his. James was the one who carried the team,and when you lose one of the greatest players in NBA […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoMatt Barnes trashes Tristan Thompson

NBA journeyman Matt Barnes has recently gone on tirade against Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Barnes gave his two cents on the beef between Thompson and former teammate Draymond Green. Barnes did not put much of an effort to conceal his dislike of Thompson. He claimed that Mr. […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoDraymond Green takes jab at Tristan Thompson during Warriors parade

The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals in a clean sweep, eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers and sending them into a summer of uncertainty with LeBron James’ free agency coming up. During the parade, stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson had fun moments with the crowd while guys like Nick Young […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson says it helps him sleep better when game is physical

It has been a rough NBA Finals series for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they are yet to win one against the Golden State Warriors. While they are the heavy underdogs to win in the finals, they were at least expected by many prior to the series to at least notch a victory. Through three games, […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoDraymond Green throws fit after fouling Tristan Thompson, but doesn't get tech

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are locked into a heated matchup in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals tonight, and both teams didn’t wait to get things testy. In the first quarter, forwards Tristan Thompson and Draymond Green got into a couple of minor exchanges, and it resulted in double-technical fouls on […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson says complaining to refs plays into Warriors' gameplan

Tristan Thompson was ultimately frustrated with the media after a convincing Game 2 loss to the Golden State Warriors, but the Cleveland Cavaliers center did leave some food for thought after falling short yet again of stealing a game on the road. “At the end of the day, if you don’t give effort and you […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoVideo: Tristan Thompson walks off after being asked about inability to guard Warriors

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was at his wits’ end after two frustrating games at Oracle Arena, finding himself at odds against the media, facing a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Finals. The big man couldn’t hide his frustration when asked if he feels “helpless” guarding the likes of Klay Thompson out on the perimeter, […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoKanye West mentions Tristan Thompson's personal issue

After getting himself in hot waters, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson now finds himself in a Kanye West song. West delivered on his promise of dropping an album this year with the release of “Ye” on Friday. The album only contains seven tracks, but this being a Kanye product, the number of songs does […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson fined $25,000, not suspended for altercation with Draymond Green

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors ended Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals in controversial fashion, with both sides in a heated exchange in the final seconds of a game already decided. Cavs’ forward Tristan Thompson and Warriors forward Draymond Green got into a heated altercation that included a taunting Green that instigated […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson facing potential suspension after Game 1 ejection

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson might be facing a suspension after shoving the ball in the face of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Thompson was ejected with only seconds left in the overtime period of a Game 1 loss to the defending champions after taking issue with backup point […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoPatrick Beverley blasts Tristan Thompson after Game 1 scuffle

As the seconds wound down in Game 1 of the NBA Finals all hell broke loose. Draymond Green had been mocking Cleveland Cavaliers players for the last minute of the game, and when Shaun Livingston took a jump shot with just a few seconds left, and the game in hand Tristan Thompson took some exception […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson makes Team Canada's preliminary roster for FIBA World Cup qualifier

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has once again made the Team Canada preliminary roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier for this summer. The Canadians currently sit in second place in Group B with a 3-1 record, but the first round of qualifying happened during the NBA Season, so they are considered the favorites […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoNBA Finals Primer: Warriors, Cavaliers run it back for the fourth consecutive time

Last time out, we looked over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Title bout against the Boston Celtics. After an agonizing seven games, the Cavs were able to pull out the win against their long-time Eastern Conference rival. The reason it was so agonizing was the difference between the Cavs at home and on the road. […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTyronn Lue's decision to play Larry Nance Jr. more is paying off

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has taken a lot of heat for his strategy decisions this postseason, but if he’s made one move that has benefited the team, it’s returning Larry Nance Jr. to the rotation. A decision with positive results so far. Nance has been crucial in taking the Boston Celtics to seven […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCleveland's contingency plan: What the Cavaliers should do if LeBron James stays

Heading into game five against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers needed to do the impossible. In the entirety of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Celtics have never lost at home. Unfortunately, the Cavs were not able to pull it off and fell to the Celtics 96-83. No matter how any person attempts to look […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoKhloe Kardashian roasts fan who tried to take a photo of her at Game 4

Khloe Kardashian was in attendance to watch Tristan Thompson and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics in Game 4. Apparently, all the fans weren’t there to just watch the game though, and Khloe roasted one for it. Instagram user m_jizzle posted a selfie, with Khloe sitting a few rows back on […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson contested 17 shots, the most of any player in Game 4 vs. Celtics

Tristan Thompson seems to have regained his championship-level form in this series against the Boston Celtics, as he contested 17 shots — the most among all players in Game 4, according to Second Spectrum. The Celtics shot a mere 29 percent during plays contested by Thompson, which ultimately proved the difference in a 111-102 win. […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoKevin Love raves about Tristan Thompson's work on Al Horford

The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to stop the bleeding in their series versus the Boston Celtics with a dominant, 116-86, win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Needless to say, there were a number of factors that attributed to Cleveland’s 30-point victory on Saturday night. However, power forward Kevin Love was quick to credit the […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoKhloe Kardashian may have made first statement about Tristan Thompson affair

The Kardashian’s are unfortunately in the news almost every day, with every move that they make monitored and speculated on. After the recent rumors revolving around Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson and his wife, Khloe, everything the duo has done was been put on the spotlight. Kardashian, who has been quiet about the affairs scandal […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson's 'legendary' LeBron James expectation could play in Celtics' favor

Following a woeful 15-point, seven-turnover outing in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, LeBron James isn’t the only one expecting a massive bounce-back Game 2, as teammates Tristan Thompson thinks a legendary response is in the making. “Usually when ’Bron has these kind of games, the next game he does […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson, Kevin Love expecting legendary LeBron James response in Game 2

If the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to win Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Boston Celtics, they’ll need better performances from several players, including LeBron James. Though the King has been spectacular for much of this postseason, his performance on Sunday was nothing to write home about, as they say. James logged […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoKevin Love, Tristan Thompson say Cleveland's first half defense in Game 1 was soft

Following Monday’s practice session in Boston, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love spoke to members of the media with regards to his team’s poor play against the Celtics in the first half of Sunday’s Game 1 matchup. The former UCLA standout did not mince words when giving his assessment, referring to Cleveland’s defensive effort as […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTyronn Lue to start Tristan Thompson in Game 2 vs. Celtics

After suffering an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it sounds like Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue is ready to make a change in the lineup, according to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Tyronn Lue all but revealed that the Cavs will […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson says Celtics 'punked' Cavs in Game 1

After sending out a message in game one of the Eastern Conference finals, the Boston Celtics appear to have the upper hand in the series. However, it appears that it will take much more than a 25-point thumping to rattle a championship-caliber team. True to form, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not show any signs of […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson gets dragged by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson

After Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson found himself in hot water over a cheating scandal that occurred in October (while his wife Khloe Kardashian was three months pregnant) and it was brought into light only last April, the Canadian was quick to do some damage control. Unfortunately, his attempts were just as bad and […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson gives reason for why he felt pressure to cheat on Khloe Kardashian

It has been a little over a month since the rumors started swirling that Tristan Thompson had cheated on Khloe Kardashian and more details of exactly why Tristan did it are starting to emerge. Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson enjoy cinema trip as it’s revealed he felt ‘pressured’ to kiss other women https://t.co/G9GlKDW25r — Metro […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson received 5 stitches to close cut above eye

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson is no stranger to elbows to the face, especially considering the physical style of basketball he plays. Unfortunately, the former Texas Longhorn was on the receiving end of an elbow to the face this time courtesy of Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry in Game 2 of their second round series […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs news: Tristan Thompson explains how playing for Cleveland is different

Tristan Thompson has been a key cog the last few years for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but this year he had a lot of distractions and his play really suffered. He dealt with injuries most of the season and then right before the playoffs started there were rumors that he cheated on Khloe Kardashian. With that […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs' Larry Nance Jr. out of rotation vs. Raptors for now

According to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke with Larry Nance Jr. prior to Game 1 to let him know that he will be temporarily out of the rotation due to the emergence of Tristan Thompson. Thompson, now 27 years of age, had a solid outing in […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson may be back, but not all is well

After essentially disappearing for nearly the entire 2017-2018 NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers veteran center Tristan Thompson seems to be playing like his old self. His recent performance has been one of the biggest reasons why Cleveland was able to win Game 7 of the first round against the Indiana Pacers. It’s also why the Cavs […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTyronn Lue likely keeping Tristan Thompson off the bench

Tristan Thompson came off the bench in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors. He played a total of 26 minutes. Each minute, his impact was felt. After the game, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue plans to keep Thompson off the bench, saying that he loves his impact with the second unit. “I like his […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoNBA playoffs primer II: Looking at the Cavs’ prehistoric series in round two

Last time out, we looked over the Cavaliers’ biggest threat to their Eastern Conference dominance, the Indiana Pacers. Well, after an ugly, tightly-contested series, the Cavs were able to put the pesky Pacers away in game seven of the first round. With the series-clinching win, the Cavs had one day off to head up to […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTyronn Lue on why he started Tristan Thompson in Game 7 of Cavs-Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon in Game 7 of their first round series, advancing to the second round where the Toronto Raptors have been waiting the last couple of days. The seventh and final game in the series saw Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue alter his starting lineup in surprising […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTyronn Lue will use Tristan Thompson off bench for Game 4 vs. Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their first round series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. With his team facing a 2-1 deficit, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue has elected to make a few changes to the rotation — changes that include Tristan Thompson seeing an increased workload. According to a report from Marla Ridenour of […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoCavs Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian name their daughter "True"

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson welcomed a baby girl into this world on April 12, 2018. After mulling their options over for a while, the couple has settled on a name for their bundle of joy. According to several reports, including Khloe’s Twitter page, the little girl has been named True Thompson. Our little girl, […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson sees no meaningful playing time in Cavs' Game 1 vs. Pacers

It’s not a good time to be Tristan Thompson these days. Already embroiled in a controversial mess with alleged cheating on pregnant girlfriend Khloe Kardashian, Thompson is supposed to find a break away from his personal issues through basketball, but how could that be possible if the Cleveland Cavaliers are not even letting him loose […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTyronn Lue says defense will determine who gets more minutes between Tristan Thompson, Larry Nance Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. This pits them against one of the more efficient offenses in the league led by their young core of talent. Through much of the season, the Cavaliers have had their fair share of struggles on the defensive end […]

Tristan Thompson · 7 years agoTristan Thompson excused from Cavs' video session for birth of daughter

Center Tristan Thompson was excused from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ video session and meeting due to the birth of his daughter. As reported by Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com: Tristan Thompson was excused from the Cavs’ video session/meeting today — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) April 12, 2018 To be clear, Tristan Thompson was excused from the Cavs’ meeting […]