News: Cleveland power forward Tristan Thompson shot 6 of 11 from the field on Wednesday night in a loss to the Bucks. Thompson grabbed nine rebounds as he just missed a double-double with 12 points over 31 minutes. Thompson added one assist but did little else in the defeat.
Analysis: Thompson is still a youngster and can be plenty erratic for the Cavaliers. That said, he has clear upside and ability as he's averaging 9.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and half a block per game over his last five. Thompson is playing well down the stretch and can see plenty of Fantasy use in deeper formats.
News: Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson registered nine points during Tuesday night's contest against the 76ers. Thompson made all three of his field-goal attempts in the 103-85 loss, and also added six rebounds to his stat line, while logging 27 minutes of game action. Thompson is averaging 14.4 points, 8.2 rebou8nds and 1.0 block over his last five games as a starter.
Analysis: Thompson continues to earn starts at center and despite being undersized, he continues to hold his own in the middle. Coach Byron Scott has made it clear that the rookie will get a chance to show what he can do over the final few weeks of the season, so expect Thompson to continue seeing around 30 minutes per game. The 21-year-old can be viewed as a viable low-end option in deeper formats at this point in the year.
News: Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson exploded for a career-high 27 points during Monday night's contest against the Nets. Thompson, who was making his second career start at center, made 12 of his 16 field-goal attempts in the 105-100 win and poured in 17 of his points in the first half. He also hauled in 12 rebounds to go along with one block and a steal, while logging 37 minutes of game action. "I was just being active," Thompson said. "That's what I am here to do. That's what I'm on the court to be active and get second possessions. I got up high enough where I could tip it in. That was big for us."
Analysis: Thompson really struggled in his first start on Sunday at center, but more than made up for it on Monday night. The 21-year-old should continue to see around 30-plus minutes per night as a starter, which should give him plenty of chances to show what he can do. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how Thompson fares moving forward. In the meantime, continue to view the rookie as a low-end option with a ton of upside.
News: With the inability of their other options to make a difference the Cavaliers elected to move rookie forward Tristan Thompson to the center position on Sunday, and it seems like it should be permanent. On Saturday, coach Bryon Scott told reporters that it was time for Thompson to get more minutes, and he gave him 35 minutes against the Hawks the next day in the first start of his career. Thompson did not do a lot with those minutes, scoring seven points on 3 of 8 shooting while grabbing six rebounds in the Cavs’ 103-87 loss, however it is a good sign for his future that the team is counting on him.
Analysis: Thompson hasn’t done much since being the No. 4 overall pick in the draft last year, however the Cavaliers look like they are just going to roll with the youth movement for the rest of the year. Thompson should be the biggest beneficiary of that, so Fantasy owners can consider him a low-end Fantasy option moving forward.
News: Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson turned in another underwhelming performance during Tuesday night's contest against the Raptors. Thompson finished with just nine points in the 96-88 loss, on 2 of 6 shooting from the field. He went 5 for 6 at the free-throw line and also added three rebounds and one block to his stat line, while logging 23 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Thompson has been pretty mediocre over his last few games as he is averaging just 4.8 points and 4.2 rebounds over his last five contests. He is shooting just 33 percent from the field over that stretch and has been seeing around 23 minutes per game. While the future looks bright for the rookie, leave him reserved in most formats until he starts producing a bit more consistently.
News: Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson has been playing much better in recent games, however that trend reversed itself on Monday against the Jazz, as he struggled to get shots to fall in a 109-100 loss. Thompson finished the game with just three points on 1 of 6 shooting with three rebounds, however he did add three blocks in 22 minutes.
Analysis: Thompson struggled with his shot for the third straight game, as he is averaging just 3.3 points per game over that span. He also has just 5.7 rebounds in that span, as his improvements are starting to go away. At this point, Thompson is still receiving solid minutes, however he should be used as just a low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
News: Cleveland forward Tristan Thompson picked up where he left off prior to the All-Star break, as he recorded his third double-double of his career on Tuesday night against Boston. Thompson scored 13 points on a 5-for-9 shooting performance. He also went 3 for 4 at the foul line, where he's been making less than 50 percent of his shots this season. Thompson added 10 boards and two blocks for the Cavaliers. Despite his efforts, Thompson and the Cavs would lose to the Celtics, 86-83.
Analysis: Thompson now has three double-doubles over his last four games for the Cavs, as he's finally starting to gets things going offensively. With Anderson Varejao out of action, Cleveland will continue to lean on Thompson for some big minutes. He's averaging 10.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over his last five outings. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should continue to view Thompson as a lower-end forward option.
News: Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson had the best game of his rookie season on Sunday, recording the first double-double of his career against the Kings. He scored 15 points on 6 of 10 shooting and added 12 rebounds while blocking three shots and adding a steal in a 93-92 Cavaliers win.
Analysis: Thompson has had more than his share of offensive struggles however he appears to be coming into his own. He has now scored in double figures in consecutive games, and he is starting to be a little bit more than just a garbage man on that end. Thompson saw extensive playing time at the center position, and he was a legitimate force on both sides of the ball for maybe the first time all season. Thompson is going to struggle offensively plenty this year, however it’s starting to look like coach Byron Scott is going to live with the growing pains and stick with the No. 4 pick from the 2011 draft. That makes Thompson an intriguing sleeper option in deeper Fantasy leagues, so owners will want to keep an eye on his progress.
News: Cleveland PF Tristan Thompson should see an increase in playing time now that it has been found out that Anderson Varejao has a broken wrist.
Analysis: Thompson played 28 minutes on Friday against the Bucks and only scored five points on 2 of 8 shooting. That said, he also ripped down 13 rebounds with three blocks. If he can sustain production like that, Thompson could be a nice pickup off waivers.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson, who had missed the previous five games with an ankle injury, was able to get back on the court during Friday night's contest against the Bucks. Thompson was able to instantly make an impact in his return, finishing with a career-high 13 rebounds in the 113-112 loss. He also chipped in with five points on 2 of 8 shooting from the field in the defeat to go along three blocks and a steal, while logging 28 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Thompson was finally able to get back on the court Friday night and make his presence felt on the glass. He did not appear to show an ill-effects from the ankle injury that sidelined him for five games, which bodes well for Fantasy owners and the Cavaliers. The rookie entered Friday's contest averaging a decent 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while seeing around 17 minutes per night. Consider Thompson more of a low-end reserve option at this point in the season.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Thompson has missed the past four games with an ankle injury he suffered against Boston on Jan. 31.
Analysis: Thompson is averaging a decent 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game this season despite logging roughly 17 minutes per night. The rookie, however, has scored in double figures only twice in his past 13 games played and will look to get back on track quickly. Consider him a low-end reserve option in deeper Fantasy formats for now.
News: Cleveland PF Tristan Thompson continues to deal with an ankle injury and his services for Wednesday's game against the Clippers could not be used. Thompson missed his fourth straight game on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson is averaging a decent 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game on the season considering he's notching only around 17 minutes per night. That said, Thompson has struggled recently as the rookie continues his transition into the NBA. He has scored in double figures just twice over his past 13 games. Thompson is not a trustworthy Fantasy start right now and should be left on the bench only in deeper formats.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson was ruled inactive for Tuesday night's contest against the Heat due to an ankle injury. Thompson, who has now missed five straight games with his injury, is being considered day to day.
Analysis: Thompson has struggled recently as the rookie continues his transition into the NBA and has scored in double figures just twice over his past 13 games. Thompson is not a trustworthy Fantasy start right now and should be left on the bench only in deeper formats.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson will not play in Tuesday's game at Miami because of a troublesome ankle injury, according to the Plain Dealer. Thompson did not make the trip and will be sidelined for the fifth consecutive game because of the lingering issue.
Analysis: Thompson has struggled recently as the rookie continues his transition into the NBA and has scored in double figures just twice over his past 13 games. Thompson is not a trustworthy Fantasy start right now and should be left on the bench only in deeper formats.
News: According to Cleveland's official website, Cavs forward Tristan Thompson won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. He's now missed four games this season as he continues to deal with a lingering ankle injury.
Analysis: The rookie has struggled recently and has scored in double figures just twice over his past 13 games. Thompson is not a trustworthy Fantasy start right now and should be left on the bench only in deeper formats.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson will miss Friday's game at Orlando due to a nagging ankle injury, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Thompson re-aggravated the injury Tuesday against Boston and will miss his third game of the season as a result.
Analysis: Thompson missed a couple games last week with the same ankle injury, so the Cavaliers will likely keep him on the bench until it clears up. The rookie has struggled recently and has scored in double figures just twice over his past 13 games. Thompson is not a trustworthy Fantasy start right now and should be left on the bench only in deeper formats.
News: Cavs play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod reports Cavs forward Tristan Thompson remains day to day heading into Friday's game at Orlando. Thompson tweaked his left ankle Tuesday against Boston.
Analysis: Thompson missed a few games last week with the same ankle injury, so there is clearly cause for concern. The rookie got off to a nice start by scoring in double figures in four of his first six games, but he has since score in double figures just twice in his last 13 games. Thompson is not a trustworthy Fantasy start right now, but continue to stash him in long-term keeper and deeper seasonal formats.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson left Tuesday night's contest against the Celtics after tweaking his left ankle. Thompson sustained the injury in the second quarter and did not return to the game. He finished with just one rebound in four minutes prior to leaving the contest.
Analysis: This is the same ankle Thompson injured last week, so there is some concern about his latest ailment. The rookie missed two games with his previous injury, so owners should eep an eye on his status moving forward. Thompson is averaging 7.5 points and 4.9 rebounds during his first year in the league, but should only be starting in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: After missing the previous two games due to an ankle injury, Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson returned on Friday night against the Nets. He scored five points and hauled in three rebounds in the 99-96 loss. He went 2 for 5 from the floor and made 1 of 2 free throws while playing 16 minutes off the bench. Thompson also posted a steal and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: Thompson was starting to see an increase in playing time before the injury but will likely be eased back into the rotation until he is 100 percent healthy. The rookie has shown some decent flashes thus far so keep an eye on his progress going forward. But until he proves to be more consistent, leave Thompson for deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against New Jersey, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Thompson, who was originally considered a game-time decision, has missed two games in a row with the ankle injury.
Analysis: Thompson is averaging 8.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over his past five contests and started to see an increase in playing time before the injury. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status as he could find himself on the court more for the rebuilding Cavaliers.
News: Cleveland forward Tristan Thompson did not play in Wednesday's outing against New York. Thompson continues to deal with an ankle injury, which he sustained on Saturday.
Analysis: Thompson is averaging 8.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over his past five contests. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats when healthy.
News: Cavaliers F Tristan Thompson was ruled out for Tuesday's game at Miami with a troublesome ankle injury. Thompson was listed as a game-time decision after suffering the injury against Atlanta on Saturday. He is being considered day to day with his injury.
Analysis: X-rays take on Thompson's ankle returned negative and there was a possibility he would not have to miss any playing time. Thompson is averaging 8.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over his past five contests. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats when healthy.
News: Cavaliers coach Byron Scott said Monday that F Tristan Thompson's injured ankle looked OK and he is considered questionable for Tuesday's game at Miami, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Thompson suffered the injury during Saturday's loss to Atlanta and X-rays were negative.
Analysis: Thompson matched a career high with 16 points against the Hawks before being limited in the fourth quarter after turning his ankle. He insisted after the game the ankle is not an issue, but the Cavaliers will be cautious with the budding rookie. Thompson is averaging 8.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over his past five contests to lift his season totals. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats when healthy.
News: Cleveland rookie forward Tristan Thompson tied his career-high 16 points in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. He was efficient with his shot as he went 6 for 7 from the field and converted 4 of his 5 freebies at the foul line. He added five boards and a steal in his 23 minutes on the court. The Cavaliers would end up losing the the Hawks, 121-94. Thompson had X-rays on his left ankle after the game and they came back negative. He remained in the game after turning his ankle in the fourth quarter, and Thompson said afterward that he should be fine.
Analysis: Even though the Cavs lost the game, Thompson posted one of his best outings of the year. He hadn't been shooting ball well either, so it was good to see him get into a bit of a groove. Over his last five outings, Thompson is averaging 8.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest. The rookie has plenty of upside, but until the Cavs give him more playing time he won't be anything more than a low-end forward option in deeper formats.
News: Cleveland PF Tristan Thompson did not play all that well on Tuesday night as the Cavaliers lost at home to Golden State. Thompson played 18 bench minutes and scored five points as he went just 2 of 9 from the field. Thompson did grab nine rebounds and added a block in the game.
Analysis: Thompson is getting six boards per night over his last five contests. That is a nice increase on his season average, but he still isn't doing much scoring and his minutes are low. Thompson has upside, but is only an option in much deeper Fantasy formats for the current moment.
News: Cavaliers rookie F Tristan Thompson hasn’t come along quite as quickly as his fellow first-round pick Kyrie Irving, but that doesn’t mean the big man out of Texas isn’t contributing in his own right. On Thursday, Thompson had seven points and six rebounds off the bench, shooting three-of-seven in 15 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Thompson has been limited to just 17.8 minutes per game as the Cavs lean on veteran Antawn Jamison. Together, they form a useful combination at the power forward position, as Thompson is averaging 7.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in his limited playing time, but they know the future is with Thompson. As long as Jamison is with the team, Thompson is going to struggle to provide Fantasy owners with any value, but if Jamison gets moved at the trade deadline, Thompson could be an excellent second-half sleeper pick.
News: Cavaliers rookie F Tristan Thompson had the best game of his young career on Wednesday vs. the Bobcats, as he scored 16 points and added nine rebounds, both career highs in a 115-101 victory. After a seven-of-16 shooting night, Thompson is starting to show that questions about his offensive ability coming into the league may have been premature; he is now shooting 55.3 percent from the field through five games, while averaging 9.8 points in just 20 minutes-per game.
Analysis: Thompson has been much more effective in the early going than was expected from him, and he is making a strong case for an increase in playing time. To go with his 9.8 points-per game are 5.2-rebound and 1.8-block-per game averages. Those numbers are extremely impressive for a rookie, considering he plays just 20 minutes-per game. The Cavs will continue to bring him off the bench behind Antawn Jamison, but if Thompson keeps playing this well, a more equitable split of playing time is surely in store. Thompson is showing that he can be a low-end Fantasy option at forward right now with room to grow.
News: Cavaliers rookie F Tristan Thompson played well in his regular season-debut against the Raptors on Monday night. Thompson, who was the the No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft, finished with 14 points on 4 of 6 shooting from the field in the 104-96 loss. He went 6 for 8 from the charity stripe and also chipped in with five rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Thompson struggled a bit in the preseason, but looked sharp on Monday night. Still, the 20-year-old is still a work in progress -- especially offensively -- so Fantasy owners should curb their expectations a bit. However, the rookie will likely have a big impact on the team this year and could prove to be a decent source for rebounds and blocks down the road. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor Thompson's development over the next few weeks, although he should be left on the bench until he proves he can produce night-in and night-out.
News: Cavaliers rookie F Tristan Thompson did not get off to a great start in Friday's preseason opener against the Pistons. Thompson, who was the No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft, had no points and four fouls in 11 first-half minutes. However, he turned things around in the fourth quarter, scoring all eight of his points in the final frame. Thompson was 2 of 5 from the field in the 91-87 win and also chipped in with four rebounds, two blocks and a steal. “With both those guys [Irving and Thompson], it was pretty shaky at first,” Scott said. “They turned the ball over, but after they settled down, they seemed to get into a little rhythm. Tristan started off shaky, but got better as the game went along.”
Analysis: Thompson looked like a bull in a china shop in the first half, but finally was able to settle down after halftime. The 20-year-old will probably be good for decent rebounding and block numbers this year, but will probably struggle to score the basketball at times. However, the Cavs remain very high on the rookie and he will likely have a big impact on the team this year, despite the fact that he will come off the bench. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how he fares throughout the rest of the preseason. While he likely won't be worth drafting in most standard formats on Draft Day, Thompson has plenty of value in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Cleveland F Tristan Thompson, the No. 4 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has reportedly signed his first NBA deal, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The deal is a standard two-year rookie contract with club options for the third and fourth year that would make it worth $16.65 million.
Analysis: Thompson is an athletic, defensive-minded forward who will likely spend much of his rookie season coming off the bench behind Antawn Jamison. Thompson will probably be good for decent rebounding and block numbers, but it would be a surprise if he was able to handle a large scoring load in the NBA right away. He is considered very raw offensively at the moment. He is not a recommended option on Draft Day in yearly Fantasy leagues, but he does have more value in keeper leagues.
News: The Sports Xchange reports the Cavaliers didn't address any of their problem areas -- center, small forward or shooting guard. But they seem to be cornering the market on 6-9 forwards. If there's one position the Cavaliers have talent, it's power forward. So, naturally, they selected a power forward in the NBA Draft on Thursday. The Cavs' selection at No. 4 was a bit surprising, to say the least, as they drafted Texas power forward Tristan Thompson. The 6-foot-8, 225-pounder will be added to a stable of talented power forwards already on the roster that includes Samardo Samuels, Antawn Jamison, Anderson Varejao and starter J.J. Hickson. Varejao was the starting center last year before suffering a season-ending injury to his ankle. It's going to be next to impossible to find regular minutes for all four players even though Varejao might be asked to play center once again. The addition of Thompson has fueled speculation that a trade could be in the works, perhaps with Hickson.
Analysis: Thompson played just one season at Texas, starting 34 of 36 games for the Longhorns. He ranked 24th in the nation with 86 blocked shots during the 2010-11 campaign, a total that placed him fourth on the school season-record list. He also led the team in rebounding (7.8), double-doubles (10) and field goal percentage (55 percent) and ranked second in scoring (13.1 points). He is a project for the Cavaliers, and it's clear finding playing time could be tough. He's only worth drafting with a late-round pick in deep seasonal leagues, and he should be selected with a late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats. In rookie-only leagues, Thompson should be drafted in the second round.
