Cavs update roster after selecting Meleek Thomas in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
BasketballThe Cleveland Cavaliers have selected guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This offseason follows a season where the Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time without LeBron James. Several players are set to become free agents as the Cavaliers prepare for the upcoming free agency period beginning June 30. The current roster includes notable names such as Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and James Harden.
- •Cavs traded out of the No. 29 pick before drafting Meleek Thomas.
- •Cleveland reached the Eastern Conference Finals but were swept by the Knicks.
- •Impending free agents include Thomas Bryant, Larry Nance Jr., and Dean Wade.
- •Free agency starts June 30, with player signings allowed from July 6.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cavs roster update after 2026 NBA Draft. Start of free agency looms
"After selecting guard Meleek Thomas in the 2026 NBA Draft, here's where the Cavs roster stands as the league approaches the start of free agency.
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