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• At what stage of teams’ competitiveness is the sweet spot for Cleveland fans?

Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images Expectations are low for the Browns but the Cavs and Guardians are on a different level Expectations are a heck of a thing. Go to a movie you think will be great, and you are more likely to be disappointed. If you didn’t know much about that movie or weren’t expecting much, you were more likely to enjoy it. As a sports fan first and a writer second, I’ve ...2025
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• LeBron James Told Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson To ‘Do Everything I Tell You To Do And We’ll Win’ When He Returned To Cavs In 2014
LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer of 2014 after playing for the Miami Heat from 2010-11 to 2013-14. James won two MVPs, two championships and two Finals MVPs with the Heat, who went to four straight NBA Finals during the LeBron era. When James returned to the Cavaliers in 2014, one […] The post LeBron James Told Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson To ̵...2025
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Graphic by Anton Tabuena Let’s chart the biggest issues and likely next steps for the NBA teams that faced an early exit in the 2025 Playoffs. The last three teams to win NBA championships have all been eliminated early in the 2025 Playoffs. Joining them is a top-seeded title favorite, who despite their improvements and massive spending, only managed one w...2025
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• Tristan Thompson Opens Up About Long Hug With Kevin Love Before Cavs-Heat Game 4
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson gave Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love a long hug before Game 4 on Monday. Love’s father, Stan, died at age 76 after a long illness. “I told him that he’s got a guardian angel looking over him now,” Thompson said. “He will always be my brother and I just […] The post Tristan Thompson Opens Up About Long Hug Wi...2025
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• Kevin Love shares emotional embrace with ex-teammate Tristan Thompson after dad Stan’s death

His dad died Sunday at the age of 76....2025
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• WATCH: Kevin Love Shares a Deeply Emotional Moment After Losing Father and Former NBA Player Stan
After losing his father, Heat veteran Kevin Love shared an emotional pregame moment with his former Cavaliers teammate Tristan Thompson....2025
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?
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• Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers Agree To One-Year Deal

Tristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year deal. Thompson gives the Cavaliers depth at center behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Thompson appeared in 49 games with the Cavaliers last season, averaging 3.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 11.2 minutes. Thompson received a 25-game suspension last season for a violation of the NBA's anti-drug policy....2024
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• The Cavs threw last game to manipulate NBA Playoff matchups, and it could haunt them

Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs tanking the last game of the season reeks of cowardice and idiocy The Cleveland Cavaliers had a lot at stake in the final game of the regular season against the lowly Charlotte Hornets. It was possible for the Cavs to climb as high as No. 2 in the Eastern Conference playoff picture with a win plus losses from the Bucks and Knicks. Cle...2024
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• Donovan Mitchell Out At Least One Week With Nasal Fracture

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell underwent a “medical procedure” on Tuesday morning to realign a nasal fracture he sustained on Saturday vs. Houston, the team announced in a press release (via Twitter). He’ll be sidelined for at least one more week, which is when he’ll be reevaluated. The nasal fracture occurred when teammate Tristan Thompson inadvertently […]...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 24, 2024

Welcome to another Wednesday Anne Rogers answered questions about Maikel Garcia, including whether the Royals could make an upgrade at third base: Garcia plays great defense and he fits the Royals’ offensive style. But he doesn’t profile as a true third baseman from a power perspective. In fact, there was a lot to be desired from him in that department; despite hitting the ball hard, Garcia doesn...2024
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• Cavs ‘fully support’ NBA decision; Tristan Thompson eligible to practice, travel

The Cavaliers made it clear in a team statement — they will miss Tristan Thompson over the next 25 games. Thompson, 32, was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league’s anti-drug program. He tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, league officials said. “The Cleveland Cavaliers fully support the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug Program, […] The post Cavs ‘fully s...2024
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• Tristan Thompson suspended for PED use

Usually when a player uses performance-enhancing drugs, their performance gets more enhanced than scoring 3.8 points per game. Not so for Tristan Thompson....2024
• Former Celtic Suspended For Violating NBA’s Anti-Drug Program

The Cavaliers will have to play nearly the next two months without Tristan Thompson. Thompson on Tuesday was suspended 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program, per ESPN. The 32-year-old tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, which is used primarily to build muscle and increase strength. The veteran big man’s suspension […]...2024
• NBA suspends Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson 25 games for testing positive for banned substances

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran center Tristan Thompson was suspended by the NBA for 25 games without pay for violating the league's anti-drug program....2024
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• Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA’s anti-drug program
The NBA suspended Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson on Tuesday for 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program. Thompson’s suspension will begin Wednesday for Cleveland’s game against the Bucks in Milwaukee. He will be eligible to return on March 16 at Houston. Thompson tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, according to the league. Ibutamoren incre...2024
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• Every known tattoo on Tristan Thompson’s body
Most NBA players either have a ton of tattoos, or none at all. For Cavaliers forward, Tristan Thompson, he’s smack in the middle with just three in total, on his chest, back and hand, respectively. Here, we delve into his three tattoos and study the meaning behind each of them. In addition, we also take […] The post Every known tattoo on Tristan Thompson’s body appeared first on ...2020
• Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson says LeBron James has the worst diet ever and can't stop eating sweets
Thompson played four seasons with James and couldn't follow the same diet...2020
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• Tristan Thompson says LeBron James has the ‘worst f—ing diet ever’
LeBron James has worked countless hours throughout his life and career to become one of the greatest athletes the sports world has ever seen, but apparently he worries a lot more about what he does at the gym than the dinner table. Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic put together a collection of untold LeBron stories from people who know the four-time NBA MVP, and some of the best info they...2020
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• Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian Look Like They Enjoyed Jamaica
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian seemed to have enjoyed their recent vacation. While the NBA’s All-Star festivities were taking place... »...2017
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• Is the Cleveland Cavaliers-Toronto Raptors Series Already Over?
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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"WATCH: Tristan Thompson consoles Kevin Love before Cavaliers-Heat Game 4 following his father's death"

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"The NBA on Tuesday suspended the Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug program."

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"Lakers Sign Center Tristan Thompson Ahead of Playoff Run, per Report"

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"Tristan Thompson is happy that he’s now with the Chicago Bulls."

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"He sent Tristan Thompson to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in exchange for Kris Dunn and Bruno Fernando plus a future NBA draft pick."

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"Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson says LeBron James has the worst diet ever and can't stop eating sweets"

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"The 2018-19 champion Raptors have a “high interest” in Toronto native Tristan Thompson ahead of this season’s trade deadline, according to Amico."

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"Cavs coach Tyronn Lue announced he's dropping forward Jae Crowder to the second team, returning center Tristan Thompson to the starting lineup and returning All-Star Kevin Love to power forward."

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"The post Report: Jae Crowder To Start For Cavs, Tristan Thompson To Bench appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Despite Mozgov having proved capable of performing on the big stage, he could be an expendable piece for the Cavs due to the presence of Tristan Thompson in the middle."

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"Smith—both of whom have player options they'll likely decline in order to become free agents, like James—Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert and Matthew Dellavedova, the latter three all likely to become restricted free agents."

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"He wasn't the only one to sigh and slump his shoulders—Love looked absolutely exasperated at times, especially on a second-quarter play when he was calling for the correct running of a play, and then the ball, only to watch Tristan Thompson bulldoze the lane for an offensive foul."

• At what stage of teams’ competitiveness is the sweet spot for Cleveland fans?
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• Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Waived Right To Veto Trade As Part Of New Deal

Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is just glad to be back, glad to have a new contract and happy to help in whatever way the team needs. We know that because that’s the way Thompson has been for his entire Cavaliers career. So not only did Thompson re-sign with Cleveland for one year at the veteran’s […] The post Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Waived Right To Veto Trade As Part Of ...2024
• Central Notes: Thompson, Pistons, Bulls, Bucks
Tristan Thompson‘s new one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Cavaliers is non-guaranteed, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. That will give Cleveland some flexibility with Thompson’s roster spot — while the veteran center seems likely to open the regular season with the team, he could be waived on or before January 7 if the team wants to […]...2024
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• Tristan Thompson Deal With Cavs Is Non-Guaranteed
The Cavaliers gave themselves a little flexibility in their decision to bring back center Tristan Thompson. Namely, they didn’t guarantee his contract, sources told Hoops Wire and as first reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. But this isn’t a big deal for anyone involved, including Thompson — who landed a one-year deal for the veteran’s […] The post Tristan Thomps...2024
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• Cavs Announce Signing Of Tristan Thompson

In the event there was ever any doubt, it’s now official. Veteran center Tristan Thompson is back with the Cavaliers, per an announcement from the team. Thompson, of course, offers leadership, tons of hustle and some winning vibes, given that he was a starter for the 2016 championship team. While details weren’t revealed, it’s believed […] The post Cavs Announce Signing Of ...2024
• Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson Agree to One-Year Contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent center Tristan Thompson have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. His agent, Rich Paul, finalized the deal with the team on Friday, said the person. The source reportedly spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not […] The post Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson Agree to On...2024
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• East Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Free Agency, Knicks, Hornets

Cavaliers When the Cavaliers enter training camp, they will look much the same as they do today. But I suspect there still will be one more free agent addition after the news that Tristan Thompson is back. The Cavs still want another big man behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, sources told Hoops Wire. They […] The post East Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Free Agency, Knicks, Hornets appear...2024
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• Tristan Thompson reportedly agrees to return to Cavaliers on one year contract

He will provide depth at center behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley....2024
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• Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson Agree To One-Year Deal

Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement on a one-year deal to return to the Cavaliers, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). The fourth overall pick in the 2011 draft, Thompson spent his first nine NBA seasons with the Cavaliers before bouncing around the league and spending time with the Celtics, Kings, Pacers, […]...2024
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• VIDEO: Watch Raptors furious at Tristan Thompson for dunking in final seconds
With four seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Tristan Thompson took the ball and dunked it with a two-handed slam. This play generated a lot of displeasure around the Raptors team, as the Cavaliers were already winning by 21 points at the time, and Toronto wasn’t really defending at that point. Once the match was […] The post VIDEO: Watch Raptors furious at Tristan Thompson for d...2025
• NBA Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Patrick Beverley

CAVALIERS An otherwise run-of-the-mill Cavaliers blowout of the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday turned tense in the final moments of the game, as a late dunk by veteran center Tristan Thompson sparked a brief confrontation. With Cleveland leading by 21 points and the shot clock off, Thompson drove to the basket and threw down a […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Blazers, Chaunce...2025
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• Cavs’ Thompson Responds After Raptors Criticize ‘Disrespectful’ Late-Game Dunk
An otherwise straightforward Cavaliers blowout of the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday in the teams’ final game before the All-Star break got a little heated in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. With the Cavaliers up by 21 points and holding the ball with the shot clock off, veteran center Tristan Thompson drove to […]...2025
• Bronny James’ first NBA bucket came on his dad’s signature move

Bronny James’ first NBA bucket is a moment to remember. The Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night was a homecoming for the James family. LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio on Dec. 30, 1984. His oldest son LeBron James Jr. — better known as Bronny — was born in Akron on Oct. 6, 2004. As the Lakers embarked on a five-game road trip, the team wanted to give the...2024
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• Cavs re-sign Tristan Thompson
The Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed center Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Thompson (6-10, 250), a member of the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship team in 2016, appeared in 49 games this past season, averaging 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per contest. Selected by … Continue readin...2024
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• Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers Agree To One-Year Deal
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• The Cavs threw last game to manipulate NBA Playoff matchups, and it could haunt them
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• Tristan Thompson suspended for PED use
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• Tristan Thompson Opens Up About Long Hug With Kevin Love Before Cavs-Heat Game 4
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• Kevin Love shares emotional embrace with ex-teammate Tristan Thompson after dad Stan’s death
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• WATCH: Kevin Love Shares a Deeply Emotional Moment After Losing Father and Former NBA Player Stan
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• WATCH: Tristan Thompson consoles Kevin Love before Cavaliers-Heat Game 4 following his father's death

The former teammates shared an emotional moment Monday night...2025
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• Kevin Love shares emotional embrace with former Cavs teammate Tristan Thompson after death of his dad, ex-Laker Stan Love
Love was in the arena Monday night for Heat-Cavs Game 4 after an extended absence from the Heat due to personal reasons....2025
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Patrick Beverley
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• Bronny James’ first NBA bucket came on his dad’s signature move
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• LeBron’s Former Teammate Makes Huge Call About LeBron, Bryce & Bronny
One of LeBron’s sons is now in the NBA. Could there ever be a world where we see LeBron play with both his sons in the league? Tristan Thompson thinks so. The Cavs reserve won a momentous 2016 championship with LeBron and has been so close with that family that he calls Bronny his nephew. […] The post LeBron’s Former Teammate Makes Huge Call About LeBron, Bryce & Bronny appe...2024
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• Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson gets temporary guardianship of 17-year-old brother Amari after mother's death

Amari Thompson has various medical issues that make it impossible for him to live on his own...2023

• LeBron James Reportedly Expected to Influence Cavaliers' Free-Agency Spending
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• LeBron James: Latest Contract News, Rumors on Cavaliers Star's Future
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• Cavs Will Go Only as Far This Season as LeBron James Is Willing to Take Them
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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• Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers Agree to New Contract: Details, Comments, Reaction
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• JR Smith Takes Selfie During Post-Game Press Conference (VIDEO)
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• Report: LeBron Won’t Talk Contract With Cavs Until Tristan Thompson’s Deal is Done
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• Kevin Love Re-Signs with Cavaliers, Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Cavaliers, Like Heat Before Them, Are Learning What Life in the Bubble Is Like
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• At what stage of teams’ competitiveness is the sweet spot for Cleveland fans?
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• Kevin Love shares emotional embrace with ex-teammate Tristan Thompson after dad Stan’s death
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• Kevin Love shares emotional embrace with former Cavs teammate Tristan Thompson after death of his dad, ex-Laker Stan Love
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• Bronny James’ first NBA bucket came on his dad’s signature move
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• East Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Free Agency, Knicks, Hornets
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• The Cavs threw last game to manipulate NBA Playoff matchups, and it could haunt them
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• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The 64 First Round Schools

With the 2024 NCAA Tournament underway, here's a list of all the former players of the schools in the first round who are currently in the NBA, headlined by Kentucky with 28 and Duke with 24. The below links are to the 'Players in the NBA' page for each school. EAST REGION 1 Connecticut (4) vs. No. 16 Stetson (0)Connecticut: Andre Drummond, Jordan Hawkins, Andre Jackson Jr., Adama Sanogo 8 Florid...2024
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• Cavs’ Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA drug program

A great run by the Cavaliers has experienced another obstacle, as the NBA suspended backup center Tristan Thompson for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program. Thompson tested positive for tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, league officials said in a press release announcing his suspension. He will begin serving it immediately, starting […] The post Cavs...2024

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• Bronny James’ first NBA bucket came on his dad’s signature move
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• Khloe Kardashian having another baby with Tristan Thompson despite multiple scandals
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are having another baby. Yes, you read that right. This is despite the fact that Thompson has been involved in a handful of scandals throughout his relationship with the reality TV superstar. An anonymous source that is close to the situation has revealed that Kardashian and Thompson are now expecting […] The post Khloe Kardashian having another baby wit...2022
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• Ex-Lakers star Lamar Odom throws shade at Kings’ Tristan Thompson over Khloe Kardashian cheating scandal
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has weighed in on the most recent controversy involving Sacramento Kings big man Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian. Thompson’s rocky relationship with Kardashian recently took another hit after the Kings center fathered a child with another woman while being in a relationship with Khloe. Lamar also happens to […] The post Ex-Lakers star Lam...2022
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• Kings’ Tristan Thompson’s alleged baby mama tells all in shocking IG rant — even Drake wasn’t spared
Sacramento Kings big man Tristan Thompson is being caught up once again with rumors involving his alleged baby mama Maralee Nichols. On her Instagram story, Maralee Nichols, who is allegedly Tristan Thompson’s “third” baby mama, has made a shocking series of claims that will surely give the Kings center some headache. According to Nichols, Thompson […] The post Kings’...2021
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• Kings’ Tristan Thompson slams ‘gossipers’ amid Khloe Kardashian rumors
New Sacramento Kings big man Tristan Thompson made headlines once again when it was rumored he has rekindled his relationship with on-and-off partner Khloe Kardashian. While it has been clarified that there is no truth to the two getting back together, Thompson was not happy at all with the issue. In fact, he took to […] The post Kings’ Tristan Thompson slams ‘gossipers’ am...2021
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• Lamar Odom trying to swoop in for Khloe Kardashian after Tristan Thompson break up
Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Lamar Odom was put on blast recently by Tristan Thompson after making a scandalous comment on Khloe Kardashian’s Instagram post. While Thompson has recently parted ways with her, he didn’t like Odom taking his shot at his ex-girl. Well, it appears it was all for a bigger reason. According […] The post Lamar Odom trying to swoop in for Khloe Karda...2021
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• Celtics big man Tristan Thompson’s baby daddy lawsuit gets shocking ruling
Boston Celtics stud Tristan Thompson is in the middle of quite the controversy right now after he instigated a bit of beef between himself and Lamar Odom on Twitter over his girlfriend — and Odom’s ex — Khloe Kardashian. A bit of good news has come Thompson’s way, however, in the form of a huge […] The post Celtics big man Tristan Thompson’s baby daddy lawsuit g...2021
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• Los Angeles Lakers Had No Choice with Timofey Mozgov's Massive Contract
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