Chris Broussard Says Tristan Thompson Signs With Cavs, Local Reporter Disagrees
Chris Broussard must've felt he had a damn big scoop because he went with ALL-CAPS to let his 1.05+ million followers know the Cavs had finally agreed to a deal with Tristan Thompson:
NBA SOURCES CONFIRM AGENT RICH PAUL WILL HAVE TRISTAN THOMPSON SIGN A 3 YEAR - $53 MILLION CONTRACT WITH CAVS.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) September 24, 2015
It seemed a bit odd that Thompson and the Cavs would come to terms on that particular deal, since Thompson initially balked at a five-year/$80 million offer when the offseason began. A local reporter disagreed with Broussard's announcement. Who is right? It's up to you Probably the local reporter. Akron Beacon Journal Cavs beat writer Jason Lloyd killed the buzz of any Cleveland fan dying to retain a guy who can pull down an offensive rebound with the best of them. Less than 15 minutes after Broussard's tweet, Lloyd threw water on it:
I've been told reports of extension for Tristan Thompson inaccurate. No deal struck, nor do #Cavs seem interested in reported 3/$53 million
— Jason Lloyd (@JasonLloydABJ) September 24, 2015
Afterward Broussard somewhat (see: not really) admitted he was wrong
Sources: Tristan Thompson is WILLING to sign a 3-year, $53 million deal with the Cavs. Cavs have not yet agreed to the deal.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) September 24, 2015
Story is that Thompson has lowered his demand from 5 yr/$94 max to 3 years/$53 million
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) September 24, 2015
Let the drama over this guys contract situation continue. It's not like training camp is right around the corner or anything.
[via Chris Broussard, Jason Lloyd]
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