Tristan Thompson ended his standoff with the Cleveland Cavaliers and agreed to a five-year, $82 million deal. The Cavs initially offered a five-year, $80 million deal but Thompson wanted a max contract of $94 million. After weeks of posturing they finally came to an agreement. Though the Cavs technically won in the standoff, most still consider it to be quite a large contract considering Thompson’s production. One of those people includes Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins.
NBA: Tristan Thompson Declines Cavs Offer, Remains Restricted Free Agent
Tristan Thompson decided to decline the Cavs qualifying offer, a deal that had to be signed by midnight last night, making him a restricted free agent. It appeared earlier this week that Thompson and the team were close to getting things done but apparently, not so much.
NBA: Report, Tristan Thompson & His Contract Issues Will Not Join Lebron For Workouts
Could there be some trouble brewing in Cleveland? Lebron invited the squad down to Miami to get some pre-training camp workouts in. When I say he invited his teammates, its more like he ordered them, given his position. Basically everyone will be there except one key player, Tristan Thompson.
NBA Report: Tristan Thompson Wants Max Contract From Cavs, Agent Thinks Raptors Will Offer It Next Summer
Tristan Thompson reportedly rejected a five-year, $80 million contract offer from the Cavaliers. So just how much does he want?
NBA Report: Tristan Thompson Rejected $80 Million Deal From Cavs Because His Peers Got More
Tristan Thompson and the Cavaliers were reportedly near a five-year, $80 million contract. Then things broke down and haven’t progressed since. So what happened? Well it turns out that Tristan Thompson wants MORE money!
(Video) NBA: Derrick Rose Bounces Ball Off Tristan Thompson’s Face & Completes Layup
The Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers playoff series has been pretty intense and physical. Both teams have a lot to prove and well they just don’t like each other. Game 5 was no different as things got pretty physical between the two. Derrick Rose’s drives to the basket are usually a sight to see but last night he unintentionally had an And 1 type moment.
