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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Meleek Thomas Earns First Rookie Recognition of NBA Career
Throughout an uneven start to the Cleveland Cavaliers' season, rookie Meleek Thomas has been a sign of hope. The second-round pick out of Arkansas has seen action in four games so far, averaging 14 points per game, shooting 47.6% from the perimeter, and posting a 17.4 Player Efficiency Rating.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 4
NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic, Grizzlies
Meleek Thomas is making it awfully difficult for the Cavaliers to keep him off the floor. For a rookie selected No. 34 overall, that’s already a pretty good accomplishment.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 4
Cavs’ rookie Meleek Thomas impressed Donovan Mitchell with his ‘aura’ 
The Cleveland Cavaliers feel they found something in the second round of last summer’s NBA Draft. Meleek Thomas is off to a strong start in his rookie season, and it all began when he made an immediate impression on Donovan Mitchell.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Fourth-Year Guard May Be Odd Man Out In Cleveland Cavaliers Rotation
Coming into the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup was set in stone. With that as the case, the attention turned to the bench and a competition for minutes.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Cavs Got Meleek Thomas at a Second-Round Discount, But He's Showing First-Round Talent
Jalen Brunson was selected 33rd overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. He eventually became an NBA All-Star and one of the league’s best point guards, but his path from a second-round pick to star wasn’t exactly an overnight success.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Meleek Thomas’ First NBA Start for Cavs Was Full of Lessons
The first start is officially in the books for Meleek Thomas. And though the Cavs could not close out the Thunder, there were plenty of positives to take away from the rookie.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Peyton Watson out for Cavs; Meleek Thomas to start
It’s a case of bad news, but not terrible news, for the Cavaliers in their home game against the Thunder on Monday. The bad news? Peyton Watson is out with hamstring soreness.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 31
Cavs likely getting Meleek Thomas back, and bench could use him
The Cavaliers appear close to getting their rookie spark back. With Jaylon Tyson unavailable, the timing would help. Meleek Thomas has been upgraded to probable for Saturday’s visit to the Bucks after missing Thursday’s loss in Atlanta with right foot soreness.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 30
The Golden Opportunity In Front of Cavs Rookie In Bucks Showdown
There is a massive opportunity for a Cavs guard to step up and rise to the occasion. Even before the Jaylon Tyson news, this was already going to be the case.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 30
Key Winger Ruled Out vs. Bucks, Injuries Hitting Cavaliers Early in Season
When Meleek Thomas was out of the lineup on Thursday, it clearly created some issues for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They did get 16 points from Sam Merrill, but the young, electric guard’s presence was very much missed.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 29
Everything to Know About the Cavaliers Trip to Atlanta Thursday Night
A winning streak has formed for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now tonight in the first back-to-back of the season, the team will look to extend it to 4 in a row.
Washington Wizards News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 29
Cavs vs Wizards Recap: The Steal of the Draft Vs. The #1 Overall Pick
It’s not too often that one of the circled matchups on a schedule involves a first-round pick and a second-round pick in the NBA. But that is very much what happened last night as the Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Washington Wizards.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas has their attention. Now comes the next opportunity
Meleek Thomas wanted people to leave the arena knowing his name. After Monday night, that probably won’t be an issue around here. The Cavaliers rookie scored 16 points in 19 minutes against the Timberwolves, supplying a needed spark in an overtime win.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 28
Meleek Thomas isn’t afraid of the moment: ‘I got everything that I need’
CLEVELAND — It takes a certain level of confidence to proudly proclaim to a room full of Cleveland media members that you’ll unashamedly be rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27
Cavaliers add another weapon in advance of visit from Wizards
After sitting out the first two games of the season, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas is making an impact now and will be out to continue the momentum on Wednesday at home against the Washington Wizards.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Cavaliers Rookie May Have Instantly Ruined Reputation With This Comment
Meleek Thomas, what are you doing man? To earn a good reputation in the league, it’s best to avoid major controversy right away. That is not the case with the rookie this time.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Donovan Mitchell Fired Up After Cavs Rookie's Breakout Performance
Meleek Thomas did not get on the floor during the Cavs first two games of the season, and boy were they missing what he can bring. Team PXP announcer John Michael said on the broadcast that he ran into the guard’s mom in the elevator an hour before tip, and she was extremely giddy.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Legendary Head Coach Praises Meleek Thomas After NBA Debut for Cleveland Cavaliers
While the Cleveland Cavaliers Won a great game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night at Rocket Arena, rookie Meleek Thomas put on quite the show in his NBA debut.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell believes Meleek Thomas is ‘gonna be special’
Meleek Thomas had to wait to make his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he was finally given the chance to play on Monday, he made the most of it.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 14
NBA Draft: Cavaliers’ Rookie Showing Scoring Prowess Through Preseason
Meleek Thomas was a projected first-round pick for much of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle, but ultimately fell into the second round on draft night. Despite that, through various professional events, such as Summer League and preseason, he’s so far produced like a lottery pick.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
Five Summer League players who earned bigger NBA roles
NBA Summer League is a chance for rookies to get their feet wet in the NBA, while veterans show off for roster spots and G League jobs. Sometimes, players stand out so much that they change their teams' plans for the upcoming season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / July 12
Meleek Thomas is already forcing Cavaliers to rethink rookie plan
Thomas scored 30 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 103-94 Summer League loss to the Detroit Pistons Sunday, but his most revealing work came as a playmaker.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Cavs Sign Second-Rounder Meleek Thomas To Four-Year Contract
Meleek Thomas, the 34th pick of the draft, has signed a four-year contract with the Cavaliers, Jeff Goodman of Goodman Hoops tweets. The contract is worth $9.3MM with the first three years and $6.4MM guaranteed.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / June 26
How Will Meleek Thomas Fit on the Cavs’ Roster?
After trading out of the first round entirely, the Cleveland Cavaliers still managed to address dire needs with the selection of Meleek Thomas at No. 34.
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