Tristan Thompson returns to the Cavaliers!

From the new season, he will be competing on familiar grounds Tristan Thompson!

According to what was reported by the respected journalist, Sams Sarania, the 32-year-old forward/center came to an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a one-year cooperation contract!

Sort of like that, the seasoned American returns to the Ohio team where he spent the best and most productive years of his career after a three-year stint with the Celtics, Kings, Pacers, Bulls and Lakers.

The No. 4 pick in the 2011 draft wore the jersey of the Cavs in 2011/20, winning the 2016 championship against the Golden State Warriors alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Last season, Thompson was inactive after not finding a contract in the NBA, and despite the fact that he signed with the Lakers in April before the playoffs, he did not register any participation.

C/F Tristan Thompson is finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thompson is set to return to Cleveland where he was part of the 2016 NBA title, four Finals runs, now gives Cavs leadership and some frontcourt depth. pic.twitter.com/ayKEu3JOj1

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 11, 2023