7 Potential Buyout Candidates for the Cleveland Cavaliers

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4. Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson

The 29-year-old Thompson was recently released by the Golden State Warriors, ironically so that they could sign former Cavalier Anderson Varejao. After averaging more than 20 minutes per game during his previous seasons, Thompson’s playing time was severely slashed this season. His career average of 6.7 rebounds per game might make him a viable option to bolster the depth in the frontcourt, and it certainly makes him a better consideration than the open roster spot currently available.

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Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.