CLEVELAND — Whereas Kevin Love wanted off of the Cavs from the moment this season started, Tristan Thompson’s desire for a trade grew gradually.



In November, The Athletic reported that Love and Thompson, the franchise’s longest-tenured, most highly decorated vets and the last two remaining from the 2016 championship team, would welcome being traded to a contender.



But in Thompson’s case, the 28-year-old seemed conditioned to not only be the sage, elder statesman who would hold the hands of the Cavs’ teenagers and much younger 20-somethings through the second year of a rebuild. He was also interested in a contract extension that might keep him there much longer.



That has changed. Thompson’s camp wants him traded by Thursday’s deadline. The people close to him are calling it a “priority.”



Keep in mind, Thompson is represented by Klutch Sports Group, headed by Rich Paul, who also represents Cavs...