The Boston Celtics might be forced to start their new NBA campaign without their biggest offseason addition. According to Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center Tristan Thompson is dealing with a hamstring injury and might be out for their 2020-21 opener against the formidable Milwaukee Bucks.

Stevens said that Thompson hurt his hamstring prior to training camp and is yet to take part in a full 5-on-5 practice with the team.

“I think that’s hard to say right now. He’s not been in any part of practice yet,” said Stevens when asked about Thompson’s availability. “I don’t know what that means with regard to Dec. 23rd. Every day that passes I’d say that becomes more unlikely.”

Thompson arrived to Boston on a two-year, $19 million contract and is supposed to fill a big need for Celtics as a rim protector and defensive presence in the paint. He spent the previous eight years playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he averaged 9.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

Other than Tristan Thompson, the Boston Celtics are also set to start the season without their star point guard Kemba Walker. The team expects Walker to be out until January after he underwent a knee procedure in October.

Daniel Theis is expected to fill in at the center position until Thompson returns, while free agency acquisition Jeff Teague should replace Walker for now.

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When Cleveland Cavaliers traded for All-Star center Andre Drummond in February, it appeared that Tristan Thompson’s time with the organization was coming to an end. But according to recent reports, Cavs might try and keep Thompson after all.

Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports that the Cavaliers attempted to negotiate an extension with Thompson, who is in the final year of his deal, earlier in the season. The talks between the two sides didn’t end well, and Cavs opted to acquire Drummond from the Detroit Pistons. Yet the organization still wants to keep one of the rare leftovers from 2016’s title-winning team.

Fedor adds that the Cavs will open negotiations with Thompson against this offseason and would be even interested in offering him a one-year agreement. This would enable the 30-year-old a short-time stability, while he could enter the free agency market again in 2021 when the market improves.

The reason why Cavaliers want to bring back Thompson so bad is the fact that he’s a very popular figure with the fans and has been a positive influence on the team’s young core. Also, he has been putting up career numbers all across the boards before the NBA suspended the 2019/20 season, averaging 12.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

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The Boston Celtics might be forced to start their new NBA campaign without their biggest offseason addition. According to Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center Tristan Thompson is dealing with a hamstring injury and might be out for their 2020-21 opener against the formidable Milwaukee Bucks.

Stevens said that Thompson hurt his hamstring prior to training camp and is yet to take part in a full 5-on-5 practice with the team.

“I think that’s hard to say right now. He’s not been in any part of practice yet,” said Stevens when asked about Thompson’s availability. “I don’t know what that means with regard to Dec. 23rd. Every day that passes I’d say that becomes more unlikely.”

Thompson arrived to Boston on a two-year, $19 million contract and is supposed to fill a big need for Celtics as a rim protector and defensive presence in the paint. He spent the previous eight years playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he averaged 9.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

Other than Tristan Thompson, the Boston Celtics are also set to start the season without their star point guard Kemba Walker. The team expects Walker to be out until January after he underwent a knee procedure in October.

Daniel Theis is expected to fill in at the center position until Thompson returns, while free agency acquisition Jeff Teague should replace Walker for now.

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When Cleveland Cavaliers traded for All-Star center Andre Drummond in February, it appeared that Tristan Thompson’s time with the organization was coming to an end. But according to recent reports, Cavs might try and keep Thompson after all.

Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports that the Cavaliers attempted to negotiate an extension with Thompson, who is in the final year of his deal, earlier in the season. The talks between the two sides didn’t end well, and Cavs opted to acquire Drummond from the Detroit Pistons. Yet the organization still wants to keep one of the rare leftovers from 2016’s title-winning team.

Fedor adds that the Cavs will open negotiations with Thompson against this offseason and would be even interested in offering him a one-year agreement. This would enable the 30-year-old a short-time stability, while he could enter the free agency market again in 2021 when the market improves.

The reason why Cavaliers want to bring back Thompson so bad is the fact that he’s a very popular figure with the fans and has been a positive influence on the team’s young core. Also, he has been putting up career numbers all across the boards before the NBA suspended the 2019/20 season, averaging 12.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

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