Isaiah Thomas Articles - Page 19

With Paul George off the table, the Boston Celtics are zoning in on free agent forward Gordon Hayward. Boston’s interest in the Butler product has been well-documented over the last couple years, in part because of his connection with head coach Brad Stevens. At the moment, it appears Hayward has narrowed his choices down to […]

With free agency now in full swing, teams have been very active in finding perfect fits for them, and trying to place themselves in the best possible scenario to compete for the title next season. Players have had a huge role in luring stars to join their teams by attending meetings as well as making […]

The Indiana Pacers may be preparing for life after Paul George, but not everyone is. George stated his intentions to pack his bags and move to Los Angeles with the Lakers as soon as his current contract ends, but one player is against it. Pacers guard Lance Stephenson may have just found his way back home […]

Following the official departure of Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday morning, much of the attention has shifted toward Blake Griffin’s future with the organization. Griffin is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the coming days and will have a plethora of options at his disposal […]

When the results of some of the awards given during the inaugural NBA Awards Show on Monday night were revealed, there were no outlandish surprises that no one saw coming. Some of the surprises came earlier in the day when the NBA announced the members of the first and second All-Defensive Teams, where the exclusion […]

The fans have spoken and chosen their favorite players from a shortlist of candidates in a group categories during tonight’s NBA Awards Show. Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Stephen Curry took home the award for Assist of the Year, after a full-court heave by Green, igniting a blazing fast break, with Curry catching the ball […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas had a coming out party during the 2016-17 season, finishing third in scoring with a 28.9 points per game clip while putting up plenty of flamethrower-like performances through 76 games played this season. But, despite his many accolades, he’s also known to be a horrendous on-ball defender, which is why […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas could be getting acquainted with soon-to-be free agent Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz, giving him a follow on Instagram early on Tuesday. See below: Well, looks like it's 👀 season again. pic.twitter.com/PxAs6emuIr — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) June 13, 2017 The Celtics have been on a mission to compete […]

In their first season together with the Boston Celtics, Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford have developed a strong bond on and off the court. Thomas put that on full display after he poked fun at Horford by making his son imitate the former All-Star big man’s flinching at the ball’s bounce after a free throw […]

The Boston Celtics last week came up short of reaching their first NBA Finals appearance in seven years after falling in five games to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. One of the prominent storylines during the series involved Isaiah Thomas being forced to miss the rest of the playoffs due to a […]

The Boston Celtics hold the luxury of possessing the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, where early expectations are that the team will select University of Washington point guard Markelle Fultz. This would pair Fultz in the backcourt alongside All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas next season. In light of that, former Washington head […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to have one of the busiest off-seasons among all NBA teams. Not only are they geared to improve their lineup with the top overall pick in next month’s draft, but they also need to make big decisions on the future of their starting guards. With Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley […]

The Boston Celtics earlier this week fell short of reaching the 2017 NBA Finals after falling to the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers in only five games in the Eastern Conference Finals. It has immediately shifted the gears of the franchise toward this upcoming offseason where they are hoping to add more talent to the roster […]

All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas hasn’t been deterred whatsoever by a 4-1 series loss in the Eastern Conference Finals. Instead, he’s looking forward to staying with the team long-term. The Boston Celtics dynamo spoke to reporters during his exit interview, noting his intent to remain with the organization. Still, he understands that where he ends […]

Just about a week ago, there were rumors circulating that Danny Ainge and the Celtics were willing to part ways with Isaiah Thomas for an additional early first-round pick in last year’s draft. Rumors are always just rumors until someone who is involved can provide actual facts. Today, Ainge spoke out refuting those rumors while also […]

Despite being in the process of seeking options to fix his hip injury, there was no one more anxious to celebrate the Boston Celtics‘ Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers than Isaiah Thomas, who got on a FaceTime call with his teammates after Sunday night’s critical road win. Avery Bradley‘s last-second, rim-rattling three-point dagger […]

After the Boston Celtics pulled off the near impossible and won against the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday, they made a lot of heads turn especially playing without their best player, Isaiah Thomas. They showed a lot of pride and grit to come out with a victory in Game 3 of their […]

After last night’s 44-point drubbing at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, it appeared that the Boston Celtics‘ strong 2016-17 campaign wouldn’t last much longer. Trailing the Eastern Conference Finals down 2 games to 0 heading back to Cleveland, a comeback that would require Boston to win four out of five games felt impossible. Now, […]

The Boston Celtics have been shell-shocked to begin the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 13 which was followed by arguably the worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 2. Cleveland led by 14 after one quarter, led by 41 at the half, and led by 50 early […]

In a somewhat rare draft class that sports around 15 freshmen that can potentially be selected in the first round, a prospect with his own shoe and apparel brand, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge was the one who actually came out looking like a big baller after the franchise gained the rights to its first No. […]

The projected No. 1 overall selection of the upcoming 2017 NBA Draft, Markelle Fultz, has reached out to fellow Washington standout and Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas, inquiring about the team’s culture. The freshman scoring talent is seen by most as the first one off the board in this year’s draft, regardless if it […]

Following a clear dismantling in a Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, it has made quite evident that the Boston Celtics are still a notch below the defending NBA champions. This has shifted some of the attention over toward what Boston can do to find ways to improve the […]

The Boston Celtics earlier this week had the huge fortune of landing the No.1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, which has put them in the position to take one of the top players in this year’s draft class. However, recently retired NBA player and former longtime Celtic, Paul Pierce, stated on Wednesday during […]

Winners of the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery, the Boston Celtics now own the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft. The Celtics have a variety of options with the No. 1 pick; they can trade it or use it to add a potential top caliber young talent to their roster. If the Celtics end up keeping their […]

Not wanting his season to end on Monday, Celtics All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas led Boston past the Wizards in Game 7 of their second round series. The Celtics now face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. In order to get past the Wizards, Thomas spent Sunday night studying game tape. But Thomas didn’t […]

The Boston Celtics were able to grab a series-clinching 115-105 win in Game 7 on Monday night against the Washington Wizards on their home floor in the TD Garden. The top-seeded Celtics now move on to the Eastern Conference Finals to face a daunting task in the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers led by a highly motivated […]

The Boston Celtics pushed through on Monday night in a series-clinching win in Game 7 against the Washington Wizards to move onto the Eastern Conference Finals to face the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston was able to reach the next round of the playoffs in large part due to a strong outing off the bench […]

Despite a few lapses in his game and having struggled the last two against the Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas isn’t feeling the least bit of jitters prior to a crucial Game 7 tonight. “Man, I don’t believe in pressure,” Thomas told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. “I work too hard to be scared […]

After seeing John Wall knock down a clutch three-pointer to give the Washington Wizards the lead in Game 6 of their second round playoff series, Isaiah Thomas knew he still had the opportunity to tie or even win the match as there were still 3.5 seconds left on the clock. On the ensuing play, the […]

Washington Wizards star guard John Wall proved that he can be counted on by his team to step up when their season is on the line on Friday, but it appears like Isaiah Thomas was given a lesser chance to save the day for the Boston Celtics on the night. With 3.5 seconds left in Game […]

It didn’t seem so subtle when Boston Celtics players arrived to Game 6 against the Washington Wizards largely wearing all black. This act dates back to January when it was the Wizards dawning all black before a clash against the Celtics following an earlier game that got physical. The suggestion that you dress like you’re going […]

Isaiah Thomas is having his best season as a pro and many have given him high praise for leading the Boston Celtics to their run of success this year. He has continued his strong play in the postseason, as he has been inspired by words of encouragement from one of the league’s greats. After recently working with Kobe […]

During the first-round series between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, Fred Hoiberg angrily brought up the idea that Isaiah Thomas frequently carries the ball yet officials refuse to call the violation. Well, perhaps Hoiberg has a point. Against the Washington Wizards in Game 5 on Wednesday, Thomas was caught on camera clearly carrying the […]

Dominating the Washington Wizards right from the opening tip, the Boston Celtics easily got the Game 5 victory, winning it 123-101. Boston now has a 3-2 lead in the second-round series and could possibly close it out on Friday in Game 6. A win in Game 6, would mean that the Celtics would advance to […]

Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards on Wednesday night is undoubtedly a big game for both teams. With the series in a virtual best-of-three now, every win is crucial and could change the complexity of the matchup. That said, Isaiah Thomas knows the importance of having a stellar performance on the night. He admitted, […]

The NBA announced on Wednesday via its executive vice president of basketball operations, Kiki VanDeWeghe, that Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas will receive a $25,000 fine. This comes after he was heard directing inappropriate language toward a fan inside the Verizon Center during their Game 3 loss in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the Washington Wizards. A heckling […]

In a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday, the Boston Celtics take on the Washington Wizards. The winner would take control of the series with their one-game lead. But while the stakes may be high for Game 5, the Celtics were able to have some fun on Tuesday at practice. More specifically, Celtics forward Jae Crowder […]

The league is currently investigating a verbal exchange between Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas and a Washington Wizards fan during Thursday’s Game 3, according to ESPN. One of the fans at the Verizon Center posted a video of said exchange on Instagram, in which Thomas can be seen directing a profane remark at the fan in question. […]

Many have considered Isaiah Thomas to be lucky for having the opportunity to learn from one of the best players ever, Kobe Bryant, earlier this month. The 5-foot-9 guard responded by playing two spectacular games, including a career night in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Washington Wizards, when he scored […]