https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-cavs-chose-meleek-thomas-at-no-34-after-trading-out-of-first-roundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-cavs-chose-meleek-thomas-at-no-34-after-trading-out-of-first-roundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-cavs-chose-meleek-thomas-at-no-34-after-trading-out-of-first-round#u18529Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:02:05 +0000The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas in the second round. Koby Altman opted to trade out of the first round due to the team's financial status as the league's only second apron team. Thomas is described as a shot maker, though Altman admitted he does not perfectly fit the current roster.What's confirmed:The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Koby Altman moved the team out of the first round because Cleveland is the league's only second apron team with the heaviest luxury tax bill from the p