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Cavaliers Sign Thomas Bryant to One-Year Deal for Frontcourt Depth

The 28-year-old center arrives as a backup option, with his roster status unresolved as Cleveland weighs tax-driven limits.

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Bryant’s agreement was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, who cited agents Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin, with financial terms not disclosed.
  • Cleveland currently has 13 players on standard contracts and is expected to keep the roster lean, which could leave Bryant competing for a 14th spot.
  • If he makes the team, Bryant would slot behind Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and newcomer Larry Nance Jr. as veteran frontcourt depth.
  • Bryant played 56 games for the Pacers last season after a mid-December trade from Miami and appeared in 20 playoff games in limited minutes during Indiana’s run to the NBA Finals.
  • Over eight NBA seasons, the 6-foot-10 center has averaged 8.9 points and 5.1 rebounds with 34.6% shooting from three, fitting a stretch-capable backup profile.