LeBron James and Cavs owner Dan Gilbert have different views about the team's spending, which has strained their relationship, sources told ESPN.
While Thompson, 24, settled for less than a max contract, his deal is larger than many league officials thought he would get entering the summer.
Cavaliers free agent forward Tristan Thompson did not accept a one-year, $6.8 million qualifying offer for the 2015-16 season by Thursday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, a source said.
Cavaliers restricted free agent Tristan Thompson has lowered his contract demands to $53 million over three years, sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard.
Cavs GM David Griffin supports the job done by coach David Blatt, who elaborates on his relationship with LeBron James.
His voice cracking and his eyes watering, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers nearly let his emotions get the best of him on one of the biggest days of his career.
