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
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.
- •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.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Cavs select Meleek Thomas in NBA Draft: ‘We were excited that he was available in the second round’
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers pick Meleek Thomas at No. 34 of 2026 NBA Draft. What to know
"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.
"Cavaliers took another undersized guard in the draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 1:27 AMCavs select Meleek Thomas in NBA Draft: ‘We were excited that he was available in the second round’
Cavaliers took another undersized guard in the draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 12:35 AMCavaliers pick Meleek Thomas at No. 34 of 2026 NBA Draft. What to know
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.
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