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Tristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year deal. Thompson gives the Cavaliers depth at center behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

Thompson appeared in 49 games with the Cavaliers last season, averaging 3.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 11.2 minutes.

Thompson received a 25-game suspension last season for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy.

Evan Mobley has been named the 24-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Mobley received 35 of 100 First Place Votes, 30 Second Place Votes and 20 Third Place Votes (285 total points). Dyson Daniels finished second while Draymond Green was third.

Mobley ranked sixth in the NBA in blocked shots per game (1.59) and 13^th in defensive rebounds per game (7.0). He contested 10.4 shots per game, the third most among players who played in at least 70% of their team’s games (58 of 82).

Opponents shot 44.5% from the field when Mobley was the closest defender, 3.2% lower than their expected percentage on those shots (47.7%).

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 108.6 defensive rating when Mobley was on the floor.