Report: Cavs put Thompson on trade block

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 01: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 01, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 131-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson is available ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

The Cavaliers are tied for the league's second-worst record and are in "asset accumulation mode," Haynes reports.

Thompson is set to hit free agency at season's end and is averaging career highs in points (11.9 per game) and rebounding (10.4). He currently ranks third in the Association with 4.1 offensive rebounds per contest.

The 28-year-old is a seasoned vet with 78 games of playoff experience, including four consecutive runs to the NBA Finals.

Thompson could also help prospective teams on the defensive end with his rim protection and ability to guard multiple positions.

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