On September 26 , according to famous reporter Shams Charania, the Cavaliers have reached a one-year contract agreement with former Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant to inject new strength into the team's frontcourt rotation.

Bryant had just reached the NBA Finals with the Pacers, demonstrating his value in crucial Eastern Conference Finals games. Bleacher Report columnist Eric Pinkus called him the " best bargain " in this summer's free agency . In Game 6 of the series against the Knicks, Bryant scored 11 points in just 13 minutes , helping the Pacers secure their spot in the playoffs.

Bryant, 28, was drafted in the second round by the Utah Jazz in 2017 and subsequently traded to the Lakers to begin his professional career. He later established himself with the Washington Wizards before suffering a torn ACL during the 2020-21 season. After returning from injury, he played for the Lakers and then the Denver Nuggets, winning a championship with them in 2023.

For Bryant, who is about to enter his ninth year in the NBA, this contract is both an opportunity to continue his career and a stage to prove his worth. For the Cavaliers, who are aiming for further progress, this signing adds an insurance policy to their inside rotation for the new season.