Despite reports that Tristan Thompson has lowered his trade demands, both he and the Cavaliers failed to reach an agreement over the week, meaning he is still unsigned.
As a result, he was not present at Cavs’ media day today and probably won’t be at their first practice tomorrow either. He has until Thursday to sign the $6.9 million qualifying offer but there’s no reason for anyone to hold their breath. Remember: Thompson turned down a 5-year, $80 million deal this summer because he feels he deserves the max.
Cavs & Tristan Thompson did not come to a contract agreement over the weekend & he is not expected to be at today's media day, sources said
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) September 28, 2015
Neither Cavs or Thompson are framing situation as "hold out" because he has until Thursday, which is Oct. 1, to sign $6.9M qualifying offer
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) September 28, 2015
