Tristan Thompson Joins Celtics On Two-Year, $19 Million Deal

Nov 22, 2020

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Former Texas star Tristan Thompson has agreed to join the Boston Celtics on a two-year, $19 million contract, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes.

Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics, his agent @RichPaul4 of @KlutchSports tells Yahoo Sports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2020

Thompson spent his first nine seasons with the Cavaliers, even helping them secure a title in 2016. But as his 30th birthday approaches, Thompson embarks on a new chapter with a team that is on the rise in the East.

For Danny Ainge and his crew in green, the Thompson signing signals their first big-name acquisition since Kemba Walker last summer. With a rather thin rotation in the frontcourt, Thompson should help fill some of their biggest needs, especially on the offensive glass.

With career averages of 9.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, his impact should be felt on the Celtics.

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