Cavaliers reach agreement to bring back center Tristan Thompson on 1-year contract, agent tells AP

By TOM WITHERS The Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers center Tristan Thompson dunks against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached agreement on a one-year contract to bring back Thompson, his agent Rich Paul said Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ashley Landis]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached agreement on a one-year contract to reunite with center Tristan Thompson. His agent Rich Paul confirmed the deal to AP. Thompson won an NBA title with the Cavs in 2016. The 32-year-old spent nine seasons with Cleveland, appearing in four straight Finals on teams led by LeBron James. Thompson was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 4 overall pick in 2011. He’ll give Cleveland some added depth up front, toughness and a player with plenty of postseason experience. He’s appeared in 94 playoff games. The 6-foot-9 Thompson has averaged 9.0 points and 8.4 rebounds in 730 career games.