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The NBA’s hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty surrounding the 2020 NBA Draft. Social distancing guidelines and the undetermined timeline for the league’s return to play has thrown off the entire pre-draft process—including the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament—and could possibly lead to a rescheduled draft. The draft is […]

Four years ago, former Boston Celtics superstar Isaiah Thomas pulled off an epic prank on small forward Jaylen Brown. Thomas filled up Brown’s car with popcorn as his form of rookie hazing. The former Celtics point guard made sure to remind Brown about the four-year anniversary of this great prank: Four years ago today, Isaiah […]

Like the rest of us, NBA point guard Isaiah Thomas is sitting at home wishing there was basketball. Unlike the rest of us, however, the two-time All-Star is wishing he was a part of an NBA team, too. Isaiah Thomas, 31, spoke to retired NBA guard Jay Williams on “The Boardroom” about why he believes […]

Free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas, standing at 5-foot-9, has made quite the NBA career for himself despite being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers in February. While there is no professional basketball being played in the United States, Thomas answered a fan’s question on social media about breaking through in the Association in spite […]

Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas is, without a doubt, most known for his time with the Boston Celitcs. In two and a half years with the C’s, the diminutive 5-foot-9 point guard made it to the All-Star squad in back-to-back seasons — and for good reason. Recently, the 31-year-old responded to a random Twitter query […]

NBA free agent Isaiah Thomas already knows the path he’ll take once he decides to hang up his sneakers for good. Players are spending a ton on social media these days due to the league’s suspension, and Thomas used the lull to entertain some questions from his Twitter followers. Commentating, coaching, front office https://t.co/8I7Elj6HVP — […]

Free agent Isaiah Thomas was just settling in with Washington Wizards when the team decided to ship him to the Los Angeles Clippers right before the trade deadline last February. As it turns out, the team was even set to treat him with his own bobblehead night right before the deal went down. The 31-year-old […]

Isaiah Thomas has bounced around the NBA in recent years, but he is ruling out the notion of playing professionally overseas. Thomas took to Twitter to respond to a fan question, dismissing any idea he would play in another league and iterating he is confident he will sign with an NBA roster in the near […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young had a very focused comparison when he was coming out of Oklahoma and into the NBA draft process two years ago. The former Sooner was possibly unfairly compared to three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP point guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Free-agent point guard Isaiah […]

This week, the Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent shooting guard Dion Waiters to try and improve a roster that is expected to compete for a championship come playoff time. The former Miami Heat guard played just three games for his former team before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and then later waived. However, […]

Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas believes he has a lot to offer an NBA team. Thomas is hoping to get signed soon. The lefty desperately wants to play basketball again: I just wanna HOOP! — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) March 6, 2020 Thomas began the season with the Washington Wizards, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and […]

Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas says he has a lot to offer an NBA team. Thomas is hoping to get signed after clearing waivers. He began the season with the Washington Wizards, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and then got waived by LA: “Everything that I’ve always brought to a team. I’m a […]

NBA guard Isaiah Thomas has fond memories of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Thomas, who is currently an unrestricted free agent after getting traded by the Washington Wizards to the Los Angeles Clippers and then getting waived by the Clippers, shared some Bryant stories with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype: “One on-court story that […]

Free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas says he and his camp have had dialogue with “several teams.” Thomas is an unrestricted free agent after getting waived by the Los Angeles Clippers: “Yeah, I won’t say specific teams, but we’ve had talks with several teams,” Thomas told Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. “Teams are interested, but […]

Isaiah Thomas admits he was surprised the Los Angeles Clippers waived him. The Clippers acquired Thomas from the Washington Wizards in the Marcus Morris trade. LA waived Thomas and decided to sign Reggie Jackson after he got a buyout from the Detroit Pistons: “I was surprised, but I understood the situation on the business side […]

Isaiah Thomas says he would be open to playing for the Boston Celtics again. The Washington Wizards traded Thomas to the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline. The Clippers then waived Thomas, who is now an unrestricted free agent after clearing waivers: “For sure, if the opportunity presented itself,” Thomas told Alex Kennedy of […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they could use more firepower. Former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas is available after he was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers following his trade from the Washington Wizards, but Celtics president Danny Ainge doesn’t seem too interested in bringing IT back […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline, but they were prepared to land point guard Darren Collison on the free-agent market. The thing is, that was a two-way street, as Collison would have had to come out of retirement for that to come to fruition. It appeared that Collison was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have waived Isaiah Thomas, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Clippers have waived guard Isaiah Thomas, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2020 With the Washington Wizards, Thomas was hoping to show people he can still play at a high level. He hasn’t been the […]

With the Washington Wizards, Isaiah Thomas was hoping to show people he can still play at a high level. Thomas hasn’t been the same superstar player since suffering that hip injury with the Boston Celtics in 2017. He struggled with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017-18 season and fell out of the Denver Nuggets’ playing rotation […]

Now that the trade deadline has passed, it’s officially buyout season. Teams can buy players out at any point, though only players bought out by March 1 will be eligible to play in the postseason. Buyout candidates tend to fit the mold of “veteran on a bad team with an expiring deal.” Following that template, […]

The last few years have been tough for Isaiah Thomas. After becoming one of the better stories in the NBA during a standout 2016-17 season with the Boston Celtics, Thomas’ career began to spiral when he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving that summer. Thomas struggled with injuries in Cleveland, and shortly […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas along with Marcus Morris in a multi-team deal with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards on Thursday, but David Aldridge of NBA.com is reporting that the Clippers won’t be keeping Thomas. That means that Thomas will be free to sign anywhere, and while […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired both Marcus Morris and Isaiah Thomas in a three-team trade with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but it looks like they will only be keeping one of the two players. According to David Aldridge of NBA.com, the Clippers will not be holding on to […]

There’s been a running gag among NBA fan circles about how no LeBron James teammate is safe when the trade deadline comes. With this season’s deadline coming swiftly, multiple memes have already spawned about the possible fate of Los Angeles Lakers’ current group. LeBron James, after all, is believed to have full control over front […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas isn’t happy that shooting guard Bradley Beal didn’t make the All-Star team. Thomas spoke to Wizards reporters about the subject after Washington defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday: Isaiah Thomas on Bradley Beal not making All-Star: "It’s so political. NBA picks who they want, and that’s just how it’s […]

It’s no secret that the Philadelphia 76ers have championship aspirations this season. On paper, the team looks like it could run through the best the league has to offer. Philadelphia has arguably two of the best rising stars in the league in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. However, the more we see them on the […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is having a breakout year, and from Isaiah Thomas’ observation, a notable change can be seen in Brown’s confidence. Sure enough, that change has translated into career-high numbers for the Celtics wing. “I think it’s his confidence. Confidence is what takes you from being good to great, and he’s on […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected early in the first quarter of their 122-103 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night after he put his hands on referee Marat Kogut while complaining a call. The league office also imposed a $25,000 fine on the former All-Star for his actions. Thomas, however, […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has been fined $25,000 for making inappropriate contact with a game official. The incident occurred on Friday during Washington’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thomas was ejected 88 seconds into the contest after he pushed the referee. NBA has announced Isaiah Thomas has been fined $25,000 “for making […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas figured in arguably one of the fastest ejections in NBA history on Friday night, as he was disqualified by officials just 88 seconds into their match versus the Portland Trail Blazers at the Capital One Arena. The two-time All-Star appeared to be asking for a foul to be called on […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was unceremoniously ejected from Friday night’s home bout against the Portland Trail Blazers just 90 seconds into the game. The veteran floor general — a two-time All-Star with the Boston Celtics — lost his cool while tied up with Carmelo Anthony. Thomas, possibly inadvertently, then made contact with an NBA […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas revealed what he thinks is the difference between his time with the Boston Celtics and Kyrie Irving’s. While he was with the team, Thomas sensed that every single player liked one another. Meanwhile, when Irving came on board, Thomas observed that the Celtics squad didn’t necessarily have the same chemistry. […]

Former Boston Celtics great Kevin Garnett recently made headlines saying that Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was not cut out mentally to lead his former franchise. Now, Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has come to Irving’s defense. Thomas had been tasked with leading Boston to an Eastern Conference title before he was swapped […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas remains close with his former Boston Celtics teammates and continues to roast them from time to time. The 30-year-old two-time All-Star had some jokes for Celtics’ rising star Jaylen Brown, who recently earned his first ever Eastern Conference Player of the Week citation, claiming that Brown’s change of hairstyle […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas received a two-game suspension for entering the stands during the Wizards’ 125-108 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec. 21. Thomas confronted two fans over obscenities and gestures late in the 4th quarter. He apologized to the Wizards for the suspension, but the guard still believes he “did the right […]

It is a goal for almost all players to earn a spot on an All-Star team each season. Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas took to Twitter to get his early campaigning efforts started by asking for fans to vote for him for the All-Star team as a Christmas present. Vote for me for All Star. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Garrett Temple, a representative of the NBA Players Association, gave his two cents about Isaiah Thomas’ recent suspension. The Washington Wizards point guard was banned for two games after confronting a Philadelphia 76ers heckler last week — an act Temple viewed as indefensible. “Two-game suspension, I feel like that’s a lot,” said […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isiah Thomas was issued a two-game suspension on Sunday for going into the stands at the Wells Fargo Center to interact with a Celtics fan who was shouting obscenities in his direction. In light of this act, former Wizards star Gilbert Arenas decided to share his own story of a heckling […]