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Tristan Thompson  F  13
Current Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Date Of Birth: Mar 13, 1991 (22 years old)
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Nationality: Canada
Height: 6-9 (206cm)      Weight: 227 (103kg)   
Current Agent: Rich Paul
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Cleveland Cavaliers)
 


Draft Entry: 2011 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2011 Early Entrant
Pre-Draft Team: Texas (Fr)
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Findlay College Prep [Henderson, Nevada (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

Tristan Thompson News


Tristan Thompson Issues Support For Byron Scott

Apr 05, 2013 | Associated Press
The Cavaliers have lost 10 straight games and Byron Scott's future has come into question because of a 62-160 record over three seasons.

Cavaliers Exercise 13-14 Options On Irving, Thompson

Oct 19, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson were lottery picks by the Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft.

Tristan Thompson Ready To Assume Leadership Role With Cavs

Jul 25, 2012 | Holly MacKenzie/Canadian Press
Tristan Thompson plans to stay in Cleveland this summer to work with teammates and the Cavaliers coaching staff.

Irving, Rubio Headline 2012 All-Rookie First Team

May 22, 2012 | NBA.com
Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, Kenneth Faried, Klay Thompson, Iman Shumpert, Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Knight have been voted to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Griffin, Rubio Headline 2012 Rising Stars Challenge Participants

Feb 08, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
The NBA has announced the 2012 Rising Stars Challenge participants on Wednesday.

LeBron Continues To Mentor Cavaliers Rookies

Jan 24, 2012 | Brian Windhorst/ESPN.com
Tristan Thompson says LeBron James is like a “brother” to him.

Tristan Thompson Moving To Backup Center

Jan 17, 2012 | Jason Lloyd/Akron Beacon Journal
Byron Scott plans to have rookie Tristan Thompson backup Anderson Varejao.

Gilbert Believes Cavs Will Be Able To Keep Irving, Thompson In Free Agency

Jan 08, 2012 | News-Herald
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sought a franchise tag in the new collective bargaining agreement.

Basketball Continuing To Grow In Canada As Thompson Returns For First NBA Game In Toronto

Jan 04, 2012 | Cleveland Plan-Dealer
The presence of the Raptors and the willingness for Canadians to attend high schools in the United States have contributed to the surge.

Rautins Empathetic Of Thompson's Decision Not To Play

Aug 20, 2011 | Toronto Star
Tristan Thompson is not playing for Canada this summer.

Scott: Thompson Will Help Revive Cavs Defense

Jun 26, 2011 | Terry Pluto/Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tristan Thompson’s defense offers hope for the Cavaliers’ future, according to coach Byron Scott.

Tristan Thompson: Hard Work Led To Draft Leap

Jun 23, 2011 | Andrew Perna/RealGM
Tristan Thompson will play alongside first overall pick Kyrie Irving in Cleveland.

Cavaliers Working On Acquiring Third Lottery Pick

Jun 23, 2011 | Chad Ford/ESPN
The Cavaliers would like to end the day with Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas.

Rockets Targeting Thompson, Biyombo In Efforts To Move Up

Jun 23, 2011 | Ken Berger/CBS Sports (via Twitter)
The Rockets are attempting to use the 14th and 23rd picks to move into the top-10 of the 2011 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft Green Room Invitations Announced

Jun 18, 2011 | ESPN
Likely No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving headlines the list.

Tristan Thompson Signs With Leon Rose

May 27, 2011 | Toronto Sun
Former Texas forward Tristan Thompson has signed with agent Leon Rose of Creative Artists Agency.

Texas' Thompson Embraces Possibility Of Playing For Hometown Raptors

May 22, 2011 | Chris Tomasson/Star-Ledger
Forward Tristan Thompson is projected as a first round pick.

Texas' Hamilton, Thompson, Joseph Entering Draft

Apr 22, 2011 | Laken Litman/Dallas Morning News
Longhorns Tristan Thompson, Jordan Hamilton and Cory Joseph have all declared for the NBA draft.

Tristan Thompson's Mother Denies Agent Report

Mar 27, 2011 | Zags Blog
The mother of Tristan Thompson denied a report that her son had signed with an agent.

Report: Tristan Thompson Signs With Agent

Mar 26, 2011 | Aran Smith/NBADraft.net
Tristan Thompson has signed with an agent, according to a report.

Thompson To Stay At Texas For Sophomore Season

Mar 19, 2011 | TSN.ca
Tristan Thompson averaged 13 points, eight rebounds and more than two blocks a game.

Tristan Thompson Dominates Matchup With Keith Benson As Texas Edges Oakland 85-81

Mar 18, 2011 | Pat Forde/ESPN.com
Tristan Thompson dominated his matchup with potential first round pick Keith Benson.

Morris Brothers Lead Kansas To 2011 Big 12 Tournament

Mar 13, 2011 | RealGM Staff Report
Marcus Morris was named Tournament MVP.

How Texas Keeps Recruiting Canada's Top Players

Mar 10, 2011 | Dave Telep/ESPN
Kevin Thomas will join Myck Kabongo in the incoming class of 2011.

Canadians Receive Several NCAA Conference Awards

Mar 08, 2011 | Toronto Sun
Tristan Thompson, Cory Joseph and Kris Joseph all received conference awards.

Morris, Thompson Lead Big 12 10-11 Award Winners

Mar 07, 2011 | RealGM Staff Report

Marcus Morris won Big 12 Player of the Year honors.

Tristan Thompson Adjusting To Physical Play

Feb 26, 2011 | Houston Chronicle

Tristan Thompson is averaging 12.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, but has been overwhelmed at times by physical play.

Jones, Sullinger Among Finalists For Wayman Tisdale Award

Feb 25, 2011 | ESPNDallas.com

The honor is announced by the United States Basketball Writers Association.

Hamilton, Thompson Didn't Want Texas To Be Ranked First

Feb 14, 2011 | Daily Texan

Texas was almost voted the number one team in the country, but it wasn't something they were courting.

Kabongo Becomes 4th Findlay McDonald's All-American In Three Years

Feb 10, 2011 | Las Vegas Sun

Texas has a pipeline from Findlay Prep.

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