The Cavaliers have drafted Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Cavs originally traded out of the No. 29 overall selection, dealing that pick to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for No. 34, which they turned into Thomas, and a 2032 second-round pick.
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In the first round, Canton native Darryn Peterson was selected No. 2 overall by the Utah Jazz.
Meleek Thomas height, weight
Meleek Thomas stands 6-5 and weighs 185 pounds.
Ryan Lewis covers the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached at [email protected].
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