The Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson are not close in contract talks and with the forward wanting a lucrative short-term deal, the qualifying offer could be the only solution to the impasse. The Cavs are also adding Austin Daye to the training camp mix to compete for a roster spot, while Mo Williams could start if Kyrie Irving misses the season opener.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson remain far apart in contract talks and that makes the qualifying offer deal more likely than a long term extension for the forward. Thompson skipped workouts with LeBron James in Miami ahead of training camp, while Kevin Love is expected to be healthy for camp after shoulder surgery in the offseason.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson are not close on a contract extension and things could lead to Thompson signing his qualifying offer over a long term deal. The Cavaliers are expected to have Kevin Love back from his shoulder injury by the season opener, while point guard Kyrie Irving could be out until the winter.
Read full storyTristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers are at a stalemate over a contract extension this summer and Thompson could consider signing his qualifying offer if he doesn't get a long term deal. Thompson's agent thinks a max deal from the Toronto Raptors is possible and this comes as Kyrie Irving is recovering from a knee injury and will miss the start of the season.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson are not close on a contract extension and LeBron James is hoping a deal can get done, as reports have the Toronto Raptors interested in signing the big man to a max deal.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are still working on bringing in Tristan Thompson on a contract extension and LeBron James is hoping the sides are getting closer to a deal and it comes after the Cavs brought back JR Smith and signed Sasha Kaun, who will be on the roster to give some depth behind Timofey Mozgov.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly looking to sign Sasha Kaun and Quinn Cook to free agent deals and this comes as the Cavs are looking to sign Tristan Thompson to an extension, while JR Smith is also a target to return for LeBron James after the team signed Mo Williams, Richard Jefferson, Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert and James Jones this summer.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling to get a contract done for Tristan Thompson which is leaving a lot of uncertainty around whether or not he is the future of the team.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are still working to sign JR Smith and Tristan Thompson to contracts and the team also could look for another backup for LeBron James, as Richard Jefferson likely cannot play heavy minutes and players like Tayshaun Prince, Dorell Wright, Michael Beasley, Jordan Hamilton, Shawne Williams, Landry Fields and Rasual Butler could be options.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are still working on signing JR Smith to a new contract and Tristan Thompson to an extension for LeBron James and this comes as the team could consider bringing over Sasha Kaun on a free agent deal, as Anderson Varejao could be a trade option after the team signed Matthew Dellavedova, Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert, Mo Williams, Richard Jefferson and James Jones this offseason.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers continue to battle with contract talks for JR Smith and Tristan Thompson which are not going well. As the Lakers reportedly eye Smith, will that put pressure on Thompson?
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers managed to get Matthew Dellavedova to accept a smaller contract in free agency as the focus shifts to Tristan Thompson and JR Smith in contract talks.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to have the highest pay roll in the NBA with potential additions of Joe Johnson and David West. Is this hurting contract talks for Tristan Thompson and LeBron James?
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers have to hope Kevin Love truly wants to remain with the team after he opted out of his contract as LeBron James has not plans to recruit Kevin Love back to the team.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up the team option for Timofey Mozgov which could force a trade of Anderson Varejao in order to sign both Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson.
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