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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 […]

Isaiah Thomas came to the defense of his teammate, Kelly Olynyk, after Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called him a “dirty, dirty player” during the latest episode of his podcast. The Boston Celtics All-Star point guard took offense to Green’s statement, especially with his history of flailing legs and hitting his defenders in the […]

The second-round series between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics has been filled with trash talk and a lot of posturing by both teams. Both teams simply don’t like each other and that mentality is apparently spreading to Wizards fans. During one of the games of the series, a fan was heckling Isaiah Thomas while […]

After the Celtics lost their second straight game to the Wizards in their second-round series, Isaiah Thomas was quite agitated about the officiating in Game 4. Thomas didn’t shoot a single free-throw in the game, which is unusual since getting to the line is a big part of his game. The Celtics All-Star called attention […]

Tempers flared early in Game 3 of the Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards, boasting plenty of physicality, trash talk and energized play from all involved. Among the many altercations in the game, Wizards reserve forward Kelly Oubre‘s charging at Celtics center Kelly Olynyk was the one that caught the most attention. Oubre got popped with […]

Tensions are at an all-time high between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. The two teams have been on each other’s throats throughout their second-round series and after a Game 3 altercation between Kelly Oubre and Kelly Olynyk, it seems like more drama will likely occur between the Wizards and Celtics. There is a reason for […]

Throughout the second-round series between the Wizards and Celtics one thing is quite clear, the two teams do not like each other. Just through three games, there have been plenty of trash talk, grand posturing, technicals fouls, stare downs, and even a slight altercation between Kelly Oubre and Kelly Olynyk. For Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas, […]

Boston Celtics fans may want to get used to seeing the All-Star point guardIsaiah Thomas a little gummy for a while. After losing a front tooth in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Washington Wizards, Thomas had to go through extensive dental work. However, the improved condition of his mouth did not […]

Despite playing with a heavy heart following the death of her sister, Chynna, Isaiah Thomas did not miss any game for the Boston Celtics in this year’s playoffs thus far. He even had a career night in Game 2 of their second round series against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, scoring 53 points and leading his […]

Floyd Mayweather has never been shy to show off his money and expensive purchases over the years. Just recently, to nobody’s surprise, he did just the same while sitting inside his private jet. After he apparently won a bet in Game 2 of the series between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards, the retired boxing legend took […]

Isaiah Thomas‘ spectacular antics throughout the last two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals haven’t just been the product of a torn heart and his individual brilliance, but also of a surgically analyzed plan of attack provided by one of the best to ever do it. The 5-foot-9 point guard admitted to the media that he […]

Throughout the season, Avery Bradley has continued to turn a lot of heads with his stellar play, especially on the defensive end. He has drawn plenty of praise for it, further establishing himself as a one of the elite defenders in the league. But for Isaiah Thomas, he is more than just among the best ball hawkers. Despite […]

Boston Celtics All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas once again proved that he is the king of the fourth quarter. After scoring 29 points in the period and overtime, the 5-foot-9 guard finished the game with a career-high 53 points on the night. His stellar performance also allowed him to be part of his team’s record books, […]

In the third quarter of Game 2 between Boston and Washington on Tuesday, Isaiah Thomas inadvertently hit Otto Porter in the face, causing the Wizards forward to gush blood from his nose. From SI’s Ben Golliver: Wizards' Otto Porter heads to locker room with blood gushing from nose after blow from Celtics' Isaiah Thomas pic.twitter.com/jLXIebVFKE — […]

Quite literally taking over by himself, Isaiah Thomas was absolutely magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime period in Boston‘s 129-119 Game 2 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Thomas finished the game with 53 points, 29 of which came in the fourth and overtime periods and he is a big reason why Boston […]

Right from the opening tip, Game 2 of the second-round series between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards was a testy, physical and trash talking affair. This dynamic played out throughout the entire game but may have reached a new level in the fourth quarter thanks to Isaiah Thomas. Matched up against Markieff Morris, Thomas […]

Scoring a playoff career-high of 53 points, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas was simply sensational in Boston’s 129-119 Game 2 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday — the day that would have been the 23rd birthday of his sister, who passed away last month. Thomas simply took over down the stretch, scoring 30 of his […]

Matched up against John Wall in Boston’s second-round series against Washington, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas has the daunting task of trying to defend the Wizards‘ star guard. Thomas isn’t a great defender as well, so when searching for answers on how to slow down Wall, he turned to his young son. Thomas’ son gave his […]

Through a relatively short two-and-a-third seasons with the Boston Celtics, point guard Isaiah Thomas has not only become a fan favorite in the blue-collar town, but also one of the most admired figures throughout the franchise. Celtics CEO/owner Wyc Grousbeck joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich show on Monday morning and expressed his sincere […]

Having captured the top seed in the Eastern Conference and heading into the playoffs with a healthy roster, things took a sudden turn for Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas, who found out of the death of his sister, Chyna, on April 15 — a day before the start of the 2017 postseason. With a heavy […]

When the Boston Celtics went after Al Horford during last year’s free agency, they thought of him as their center for the future who could be the inside presence and rebounder they have always wanted. Although he has been doing a decent job in his first season in Beantown, his teammate noticed that he has […]

After previously making fun of his teammates’ missing teeth, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas had to be prepared to take the flack he was bound to received after getting one of his front teeth knocked out by an accidental elbow during the first quarter of Game 1 against the Washington Wizards. “It just bothers […]

Despite playing with a heavy heart. Isaiah Thomas still found enough courage to compete in Game 1 of their second round series against the Washington Wizards. Only a few hours after the funeral of her sister, who passed away in a car accident, the 5-foot-9 guard made his way back to Boston to help his […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas did not shy away from addressing Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg‘s claims of him being “impossible to guard” because of his routinely discontinued dribble. “That’s not the reason why I’m an impossible cover,” Thomas told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg with a smirk on his face. His two kids, James […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg put the officials on blast after providing a backhanded compliment to Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, claiming his greatness on the court while shining light on his constant traveling violations. “Let me say this, Isaiah Thomas is a hell of a player,” Hoiberg told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. “An unbelievable competitor […]

Amazingly still playing at a high level despite doing so with a heavy heart because of the tragic and sudden death of his younger sister, Isaiah Thomas left Game 2 of Boston‘s first-round series with the Bulls to spend time with his family in Tacoma, Washington. Thomas will rejoin his teammates for Game 3 on […]

Despite the tragic news of his younger sister’s death, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas has amazingly been competing and playing at a high level in the first-round of the NBA playoffs. Throughout this difficult time, Thomas has received a widespread amount of support from his teammates, coaches, fans and other NBA players. Wanting to properly acknowledge […]

The series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls was expected to be a hotly contested one, especially during the first game, when Isaiah Thomas played with a heavy heart following the death of his sister in a car crash. It did not take long for tempers to escalate, as the 5-foot-9 guard and Robin Lopez […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas put up a courageous performance in a 106-102 Game 1 loss in his first-round matchup against the Chicago Bulls, dropping 33 points, six assists, and five rebounds. The All-Star dynamo played despite the tragic news of the death of his sister Chyna, who died in a one-car crash on […]

Just as Twitter had a ruthless reaction to TNT analyst Charles Barkley saying he felt “uncomfortable” with Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas crying on the sidelines next to teammate Avery Bradley prior to the game, there were also others that took his side. Thomas lost his younger sister Chyna in a one-car crash early Saturday morning, dying at […]

Fans inside the TD Garden on Sunday gave Isaiah Thomas a rousing ovation and also offered a minute of silence for the death of her sister, Chyna, in a car crash. The Boston Celtics point guard was seen very emotional and even cried before the game started. It has been recently reported that he may […]

The internet had no mercy on TNT analyst Charles Barkley after his somewhat insensitive comments regarding Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas crying on the sidelines next to teammate Avery Bradley prior to the game. Thomas lost his younger sister Chyna in a one-car crash early Saturday morning, dying at the scene of the accident, Interstate 5 […]

Playing on Sunday with a heavy heart due to the death of his younger sister just the day before, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas became quite emotional and started to openly weep during his team’s morning shootaround. Considering that Thomas’ sister just died, this is an appropriate reaction, especially since the Celtics All-Star was still going […]

This season, the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics have faced each other in four intense and hotly contested games. Some of their players were involved in scuffles and even exchanged words through the media. Two of them are point guards Dennis Schroder and Isaiah Thomas, who went on a back-and-forth after the German international accused […]

Still reeling from the devastating news that his 22-year-old sister, Chyna passed away in a car crash early Saturday morning, Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas was quite emotional before Boston took on the Chicago Bulls in Game 1 of their first-round matchup. Thomas broke down into tears during Boston’s morning shootaround and was consoled by teammate Avery Bradley, […]