NBA Fans React To Cleveland Cavaliers Latest Roster Move

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Cavs will re-sign Tristan Thompson.

Nov 28, 2018; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) reacts on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-Imagn Images / Rob Ferguson-Imagn Images

Tristan Thompson is coming off a year where he appeared in 49 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 2016 NBA Champion averaged 3.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 60.8% from the field.

Over the summer, Thompson became a free agent who was available to sign with any team in the league.

On Friday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Thompson will re-sign with the Cavs.

Via Wojnarowski: "Free agent C Tristan Thompson is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Thompson has played 10 of his 13 seasons with the Cavs. President Koby Altman and Klutch CEO Rich Paul are finishing up an agreement."

Deal is now agreed upon and Thompson returns to an Eastern Conference contender that values his leadership for a franchise determined to make a deep playoff run. https://t.co/yuQfEoTOd2

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 6, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

Via @DanBesbris: "This generation's Udonis Haslem incoming"

This generation's Udonis Haslem incoming

— Dan Besbris (@DanBesbris) September 6, 2024

Via @MyNameIsLegato: "Let's go. He was pretty decent in spot minutes last season."

Let's go. He was pretty decent in spot minutes last season.

— Lupe Fiasco Fan Account (@MyNameIsLegato) September 6, 2024

Via @wrldoftatum: "Bro wants to play more basketball I can’t do anything but respect that"

Bro wants to play more basketball I can’t do anything but respect that pic.twitter.com/EEd3aaB5VA

— TatumsWrld (@wrldoftatum) September 6, 2024

Via @marccolcer: "How is he still in the league"

How is he still in the league

— Marc Colcer (@marccolcer) September 6, 2024

Via @NickPedone12: "Absolutely love this.

Tristan Thompson is a great leader, understands the organization, and just makes sense to keep around."

Absolutely love this.

Tristan Thompson is a great leader, understands the organization, and just makes sense to keep around. https://t.co/oT9vO4HxUy

— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) September 6, 2024

Thompson was the fourth pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of Texas.

He has spent 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings.

His career averages are 8.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 52.1% from the field in 779 regular season games.

The 33-year-old has appeared in 104 NBA playoff games.