It looked for a moment that the Los Angeles Lakers would be in the mix for Tristan Thompson but the longtime Cavaliers center has decided to sign with the franchise’s historic rival instead.
Tristan Thompson has agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics worth $19 million, according to Yahoo’s Chris Haynes. The Celtics traded center Enes Kanter in free agency and were in desperate need of an upgrade in the middle after Miami’s Bam Adebayo ran roughshod over them in the Eastern Conference Finals. Thompson’s offensive rebounding and ability as a lob threat, combined with his defensive prowess, make him an ideal addition to the Eastern Conference Finalists.
Sources: Two-year, $19 million deal for Tristan Thompson in Boston. https://t.co/U6p14ooIwg
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2020
After having drinks with LeBron James during the offseason, it seemed like Thompson would join the Lakers but with the Lakers adding Montrezl Harrell, he wouldn’t have much of a role with the defending champs. With the Celtics, he provides much-needed offensive rebounding, athleticism, and competent defense as they hope to once again move ahead of the Lakers in the all-time championships chase.
