Cavs select Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with No. 34 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas has been selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, with conflicting reports regarding his team destination.
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The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with the selection of Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas as the No. 34 overall pick. The selection occurred during the second round of the event. Coverage from outlets including Cleveland.com, FOX 8 News, and Yahoo Sports identifies the Cleveland Cavaliers as the team that selected Thomas.
However, reporting from WTAE lists the Sacramento Kings as the drafting organization. Whole Hog Sports notes that Thomas was selected alongside fellow Arkansas player Trevon Brazile. Official confirmation of the transaction and trade status remains pending.
Observers are awaiting formal league roster updates to clarify which franchise holds the rights to the guard.
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Quick answers
Which team drafted Meleek Thomas?
Coverage is inconsistent; while multiple outlets report the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Thomas, other sources attribute the selection to the Sacramento Kings.
What position does Meleek Thomas play?
He is identified as a guard.
Was any other Arkansas player drafted?
Yes, Trevon Brazile was also selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Coverage (9)
- The Meleek Thomas selection only means one thing for the Cavaliers King James Gospel · 3h ago
- Who is Meleek Thomas, the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2nd-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft? CBS News · 3h ago
- Thomas and Brazile Answer NBA Draft Call in Back-to-Back Picks KARK · 3h ago
- Cavs select Meleek Thomas in NBA Draft: ‘We were excited that he was available in the second round’ Fear The Sword · 3h ago
- NBA Draft: Former WPIAL star Meleek Thomas selected by Sacramento Kings WTAE · 3h ago
- Cavs select Meleek Thomas in NBA Draft: ‘We were excited that he was available in the second round’ Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Arkansas basketball's Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile selected in NBA Draft second round Whole Hog Sports · 3h ago
- NBA Draft: Cavs acquire Arkansas guard in second round FOX 8 News · 3h ago
- Cavs select Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with No. 34 pick in 2026 NBA Draft Cleveland.com · 3h ago
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