Tristan Thompson would agree to 3 year, $53 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN.
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ESPN's Chris Broussard orginally reported Thompson's agent would have him sign the deal, but then backtracked and said the deal has not been agreed upon by the Cavs.
NBA SOURCES CONFIRM AGENT RICH PAUL WILL HAVE TRISTAN THOMPSON SIGN A 3 YEAR - $53 MILLION CONTRACT WITH CAVS.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) September 24, 2015
Great deal for Tristan Thompson, who gets more than $17 mill per year. Cavs' biggest lingering question of the offseason is answered
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) September 24, 2015
Sources: Tristan Thompson is WILLING to sign a 3-year, $53 million deal with the Cavs. Cavs have not yet agreed to the deal.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) September 24, 2015
Thompson played in all 82 games last season, starting in 15 with an average of 8.5 points.
He was an integral part of Cleveland's NBA Finals run after Kevin Love went down with a shoulder injury.
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During the postseason, Thompson averaged 9.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
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