Tristan Thompson returns to Cavaliers / News - Basketnews.com

Thompson became an NBA champion with the Cavs in 2016. He last played a full regular season more than a year ago after appearing only in six playoff games with the Lakers last season.

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Tristan Thompson did not play a single regular-season game last year. He will now return to the team that made him famous.

Tristan Thompson

Position:C, PFAge:32Height:206 cmWeight:108 kgBirth place:Brampton, CanadaProfileNewsStatistics

According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, the 32-year-old big man is finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Thompson became an NBA champion with the Cavs in 2016 and was part of four NBA Finals runs with the franchise.

The veteran center spent the end of the last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing in six playoff games, averaging 1.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in 5.3 minutes of playing time.

Thompson did not play a single regular-season game in the 2022-23 season. Previously, he spent the year with three different franchises - Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and Chicago Bulls - and totaled 57 games in the 2021-22 season. That year, he averaged 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 15.7 minutes of playing time.

Thompson last played for the Cavaliers in the 2019-20 season.

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