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The Los Angeles Lakers are in a deep hole right now. This is after they lost Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets, 108-103, as Nikola Jokic and Co. secured a commanding 2-0 lead in this best-of-7 series. Thankfully for LA, they have former two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas to lean on […]

Last season, two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas played 22 games in the league between the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Charlotte Hornets. Unfortunately for the 5-foot-9 combo guard, he wasn’t able to secure a new deal with any team this past 2022-23 campaign. Despite his lack of success in securing an NBA […]

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a hole after Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. The Suns lost the game 97-87 and now trail the Nuggets 2-0 in this second-round series. Many NBA fans and pundits have taken to social media to share their thoughts on what went wrong for Phoenix […]

Not too long ago, Isaiah Thomas was an NBA All-Star and led the Boston Celtics to one of the best records in the entire league. Now, Thomas finds himself just looking for one more opportunity to prove himself in this league, as he has received very few chances in the league over the last few […]

Isiah Thomas is arguably one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. His on-court accolades with the “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons captivated many fans, some so much that they felt obligated to honor his name and legacy. Enter Mr. Irrelevant, Isaiah Thomas, who is best known for is MVP-caliber 2016-17 season with the Boston […]

John Wall has been making headlines lately, not for his play on the court with him being out for around two weeks due to an abdominal injury, but due to the noise he’s been making off it. In a podcast with Dallas Mavericks guard Theo Pinson, Wall recently doubled down on his six-year old take […]

Veteran guard Isaiah Thomas has reportedly been linked to the San Antonio Spurs in recent weeks, per Spurs Talk. Thomas is a respected veteran who made a name for himself during his time in Boston with the Celtics. The Spurs are not looking to compete this year, but Thomas would provide veteran leadership for San […]

After being unable to find a home with an NBA team, former All-Star and future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard recently made his debut with the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan’s T1 League. He starred, accumulating 38 points, 25 rebounds, and nine assists, and was named the player of the game.  Because Howard moved over from […]

Isaiah Thomas, after an MVP-caliber campaign during the 2016-17 season, has seen his career go downhill since due to a major hip injury that sapped him of the physical tools that enabled him to play at such an elite level. Thomas has yet to find an NBA home during the 2022-23 season after featuring in […]

Isaiah Thomas is still not giving up on returning to the NBA, and all he needs is one chance to prove to everyone that he can still help a team win. In an interview on Ball Don’t Stop, Thomas opened up about how he’s been in a “lose-lose” situation ever since his 2017 hip injury. […]

A familiar face surprised Marcus Smart at his charity event on Thursday night, and it’s sure to make every fan of the Boston Celtics smile. Two-time All-Star and Celtics hero Isaiah Thomas returned to Boston for Smart’s annual bowling bash. Although several celebrities attend the event and help raise money for the reigning DPOY’s YounGameChanger […]

Fans and players alike just can’t get enough of Victor Wembanyama. The projected no. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft continues to impress with his French team Metropolitans 92, and free agent guard Isaiah Thomas keeps getting surprised by what the youngster can do. Wembanyama went viral again on Friday after he showed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the teams poised to challenge or possibly even overtake the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference hierarchy. A 3-4 start for the 76ers has been an abysmal performance for their squad, and it could not get any worse with the news of James Harden’s foot injury. […]

Add Isaiah Thomas to the list of NBA players who had their jaws drop after watching Victor Wembanyama play against the G League Ignite. Starring for Metropolitans 92, Wembanyama showed his full arsenal in his showdown with fellow top prospect Scoot Henderson and the Ignite squad. He impressed early on, and the youngster maintained the […]

The Charlotte Hornets signed Dennis Smith Jr. to fill their hole at backup point guard. Isaiah Thomas occupied that position in 2021-22 and did a phenomenal job. He was a late-season acquisition, but the Hornets went 12-5 when he suited up. Smith’s signing could spell the end of Thomas’ tenure in Charlotte. Smith is a […]

NBA free agent Isaiah Thomas got heated over a recent report claiming that he has worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reported Saturday that Thomas was among a slew of free agents who worked out for the Lakers as they try to fill their roster spots. Other names mentioned […]

Isaiah Thomas is looking to find his way back to the NBA, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are giving him a shot. Apparently, Thomas is among the free agents the Lakers brought in recently for workouts. He joined the likes of Shabazz Muhammad, Jeremy Lamb, Dwayne Bacon, Miye Oni, Armoni Brooks, Sharife […]

The Charlotte Hornets roster can still use some upgrades. At least everyone knows that LaMelo Ball will be present and the featured piece of the franchise manning the point guard position. Hell, you can probably speculate how the rest of the starting lineup will look, but who will be backing up their franchise player? There […]

There are only a few remaining big-name free agents out there that are still without a team at this point in the offseason. One of them is former two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas, who himself recently made headlines after demanding a job now that the Kevin Durant trade saga with the Brooklyn Nets has ended. Well, […]

The Kevin Durant trade saga came to an unexpected conclusion this morning. The Brooklyn Nets announced that Durant had decided to stay put with the Nets a month and a half after he announced his formal trade request to the team. It certainly didn’t seem like the team could repair things with Durant, but somehow, […]

If there was any doubt if whether or not Isaiah Thomas still has gas left in the tank, then his epic performance in the Drew League should serve as a clear testament to the fact that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. Thomas dropped 45 points on Saturday as he put on […]

It was not long ago that Isaiah Thomas was scoring 53 points in a playoff game for the Boston Celtics. From the 2017 postseason to the 2022 offseason, his journey has been very different from what most thought about. Thomas was set for a contract extension the very same summer he got traded, and since […]

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly in the market for a veteran point guard and have been linked two a pair of their former players. According to Shams Charania, the Hornets are exploring the possibility of signing Kemba Walker and Isaiah Thomas in free agency. The latter seems extremely keen on signing with Charlotte, and Thomas […]

The Charlotte Hornets are considering a reunion with former franchise centerpiece Kemba Walker, per Shams Charania. Hornets considering reunion with a former franchise cornerstone, among free-agent options, sources say: pic.twitter.com/mvjS1PlkTJ — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2022 Walker was a three-time All-Star back in Charlotte and was beloved by the crowd, to say the least. […]

It appears Kemba Walker isn’t the only player the Charlotte Hornets are considering reuniting with. Isaiah Thomas, who spent part of last season with the team, is garnering interest from the Hornets in free agency as they search for a backup point guard. Per Shams: “The Hornets are considering a reunion with former franchise cornerstone […]

Are the Boston Celtics potentially playing with fire when it comes to center Robert Williams and his injury? They certainly don’t think so. But former All-Star Isaiah Thomas doesn’t exactly sound too convinced. Timelord has been dealing with and playing through a lingering knee injury that’s forced him to sit out in seven postseason games […]

James Harden already declared his intention to remain with the Sixers and opt in to his player option next season. The former league MVP made this sweeping statement right after Philadelphia was eliminated by the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Right now, however, the talk of the town is if the Sixers are going to […]

Jose Alvarado has been the NBA’s best underdog stories this season. After going undrafted, the diminutive point guard has been one of the bright stars of the New Orleans Pelicans. He brings tenacious and creative defense to the table, as well as an uncanny ability to score when he needs to. Jose Alvarado’s exploits for […]

After bouncing around from team to team like he had an itinerary, Isaiah Thomas settled in with the Charlotte Hornets. He played 18 total games with them this season as a bench player in the second half of this season. After several 10-day contracts, he was signed for the rest of the season in late […]

The Charlotte Hornets were the third team this season to give Isaiah Thomas a chance in the NBA again after the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks previously signed him to 10-day contracts. After impressing James Borrego and his staff, the Hornets are now planning to keep IT around for the remainder of the 2021-22 […]

The Charlotte Hornets have secured Isaiah Thomas a roster spot after a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The journeyman veteran point guard has been looking for a home for the past few years. In the 2021-22 season alone, he had stops with the Los Angeles […]

The Charlotte Hornets gave Isaiah Thomas another chance at returning to the NBA recently, signing him to a 10-day contract. After impressing James Borrego and serving as a leader for this young squad, the Hornets have awarded IT with another one. Via Rod Boone: Per a league source, the #Hornets are expected to sign Isaiah […]

The Charlotte Hornets found their way back in the win column Friday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans, 142-120. After dropping their last two, this was a must win game for them as they look to claw for a playoff or Play-In tournament spot. In the win, LaMelo Ball had a bounce-back game after struggling […]

Former two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas made his home debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night and it was indeed a memorable occasion for the 33-year-old veteran. IT was welcomed with a heartwarming standing ovation by the adoring home crowd as he checked in for the first time in the game. Thomas had his game […]

The Charlotte Hornets are 2-0 since signing Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract. No, Thomas hasn’t played 40 minutes a game or anything like that, but he’s been a key piece in the locker room. Everyone knows the importance of having veterans in this league. However, IT isn’t just any ordinary veteran. He put his […]

Isaiah Thomas is officially back in the NBA again. The former two-time All-Star was given another opportunity by the Charlotte Hornets after they decided to sign Thomas to a 10-day contract earlier in the week. Thomas made his Hornets debut on Wednesday and while he didn’t exactly come out with a mind-blowing performance for his […]

The latest stop for Isaiah Thomas on his tour of the NBA is the Charlotte Hornets. It’s his sixth team in three years and his third this season. Thomas had a very solid debut with the Hornets, scoring 10 points in 14 minutes in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He said that Allen Iverson reached […]

The Charlotte Hornets got back in the win column against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, and they did it in style, 119-98. The Hornets held the lead for the majority of the game and got it up to as high as 24 points. They controlled the tempo and shut down any hopes the Cavaliers […]

Can you name all the teams Isaiah Thomas has now played for? Well, he officially added another one to the list after making his debut for the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas tore up the NBA G League last week, landing him a 10-day deal with the Hornets, who are currently on the outside looking in for […]