ESPN’s Chams Sharnia reported Tuesday (Sept. 23) the Cleveland Cavaliers will sign former Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant to a one-year contract.
Bryant, averaged 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Cavs last season.
May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) dunks as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) defends during the second half of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
In 66 regular season games last season playing for the Pacers and Miami Heat Bryant averaged 6.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game.
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In eight seasons, Bryant has averaged 8.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Indiana.
He joins a Cavs front court that incudes starters Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley and backups Larry Nance Jr., Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Dean Wade.
Former Cavs draft pick Emoni Bates signs contract with 76ers
Emoni Bates, a Cavs second-round pick in 2023, signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Sept. 22.
Bates mostly played for the Cavs G League affiliate the Cleveland Charge. He appeared in 25 games for the Cavs the last two seasons, averaging 8.3 minutes per game and 3.1 points.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs to sign former Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant