Sources: Cavs, Tristan Thompson Reach Terms on 5-Yr Deal

With the regular season just days away, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally reached an agreement with their restricted free agent Tristan Thompson. League sources informed Northeast Ohio Media Group that the two sides agreed Wednesday to a five-year, $82 million pact, ending a lengthy stalemate that should ensure Thompson’s presence in Northeast Ohio through the deals […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers, Thompson Reach 5-Year, $82 Million Deal

With the regular season just days away, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally reached an agreement with their restricted free agent Tristan Thompson. The two sides agreed Wednesday to a five-year, $82 million pact, ending a lengthy stalemate that should ensure Thompson’s presence in Northeast Ohio through the deals already in place with Kevin Love and Kyrie […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA GMs Pick the Cleveland Cavaliers to Win NBA Title

The annual NBA.com general managers’ survey revealed a fresh round of perceived disrespect toward the defending champion Golden State Warriors. The GMs picked the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the title this season, as 53.8 percent of the votes were cast in their favor, according to the survey results released Tuesday. Source: Brian Windhorst of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron Will ‘Absolutely’ Be Ready For Season Opener

โ€œI would say he will absolutely be ready for the season opener,โ€ Cleveland coach David Blatt said of (LeBron) James, who appeared in two of the teamโ€™s seven exhibition games and recently received an injection in his back as part of his maintenance program. Source: Rick Noland of The Chronicle-Telegram

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love Returns to Court After Shoulder Injury in Playoffs

(Kevin) Love had six points and four rebounds in his first game since the opening round of last season’s playoffs, but the Cavaliers remained winless in the preseason with an 87-81 loss to the Toronto Raptors. “It’s the best I’ve felt in a long time,” Love said. “When the regular season starts it’s a whole […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
J.R. Smith Leaves Toronto Game With Ankle Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith appeared to have turned his ankle midway in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors after draining a tough jumper from the corner. When he landed from knocking down the shot, he was in midst of fans seated courtside. He might have stepped on someone’s foot. Head coach David Blatt […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
No Communication Between Cavs, Tristan Thompson?

It’s the two-week markย of the Tristan Thompson holdout, which means it’s time to give an update on the proceedings. There’s no communication ongoing between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Thompson’s agents, Rich Paul and Mark Termini, Northeast Ohio Media Group has learned. In fact, there doesn’t seem to be a sense of urgency from either side […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Cavs Sign Center Jack Cooley

CLE signs Jack Cooley, waives Chris Johnson. CLE has 2 spots; Cooley is competing w/ Austin Daye, Jared Cunningham, Quinn Cook, DJ Stephens. To clarify: Jack Cooley’s CLE deal is $845,059 non-guaranteed (due to one year of experience). He’s cheaper than Daye/Cunningham ($947,276). via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Which Team Wins the Central Division?

Which NBA team will win the Central Division this season? Moke Hamilton, Eric Pincus, Jessica Camerato and Steve Kyler discuss.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021