The Latest Breaking News from Tristan Thompson

CHICAGO — It has been nearly 15 years since Billy Donovan first tried to get Tristan Thompson on his team — a fact the new Chicago Bulls center wasted no time teasing his coach about Wednesday.

Like a lot of highly-recruited high school players that were dominating when Donovan was coaching at Florida, Tristan Thompson was on the Gators’ radar before choosing Texas. It’s taken a long time, but the two were finally reunited, as Thompson joined the Bulls over the weekend.

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls are reportedly set to sign center Tristan Thompson, bulking up their depth in the paint.

On the same day that the Bulls found out Zach LaVine was ready to resume playing basketball and veteran big man Tristan Thompson was on the way, DeRozan broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record with seven straight games of at least 35 points while shooting 50% or better from the field.

The Bulls may be looking to add a veteran big man on the buyout market.

Thompson was traded to Indiana just over a week ago, and will now join his third team of the season.

Keep an eye on Tristan Thompson for the Los Angeles Lakers should he hit the buyout market.