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Cavaliers draft Meleek Thomas at No. 34 in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Cavaliers draft Meleek Thomas at No. 34 in 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, held on June 25. The Cavaliers previously traded their No. 29 overall selection to the Sacramento Kings to obtain this pick and a future second-round selection. Thomas is noted as a former five-star college recruit, standing 6-5 and weighing 185 pounds. The draft also saw Canton native Darryn Peterson chosen No. 2 overall by the Utah Jazz.

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Key Details

•Cavaliers draft guard Meleek Thomas from Arkansas.
•Thomas selected at No. 34 in the 2026 NBA Draft.
•Cleveland traded No. 29 pick to acquire Thomas.
•Darryn Peterson was drafted second overall by Utah Jazz.

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The Cavaliers took Meleek Thomas in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's what to know about the former five-star college recruit.
— Yahoo Sports