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Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas underwent successful surgery to repair a rupture of the radial collateral ligament of his left thumb on Wednesday. The injury occurred during routine workouts on Monday. Thomas is expected to miss 6-8 weeks before returning to action. The Wizards guard revealed on Twitter that he hurt his thumb playing […]

Despite losing Isaiah Thomas to a left thumb injury which required surgery, the Washington Wizards do not have plans to bring in significant reinforcements, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Thomas underwent successful surgery to repair a rupture of the radial collateral ligament of his left thumb. The injury occurred during routine workouts […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has undergone surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb, sidelining him for six-to-eight weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This is now the third straight season in which Thomas will not be ready to start once the campaign commences, as his recovery timetable puts him […]

Marcus Smart has noting but praises for his new Boston Celtics teammate Kemba Walker, whom he said reminds him a little bit of ex-teammate and now Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas. In an interview with Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Smart admits that he’s impressed by Walker’s scoring ability despite standing just 6-foot-1. On top […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas’ trainer, Andre Brown, knows next season is a “big” one for Thomas. Thomas has a chance to revive his NBA career since he’s going to be getting a lot of minutes with the Wizards. Washington will either start Thomas or have him be the backup point guard to Ish […]

With the Washington Wizards, point guard Isaiah Thomas is hoping to show people he can “still play at a high level.” Thomas is looking to revive his NBA career with the Wizards. He struggled with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017-18 season and fell out of the Denver Nuggets’ playing rotation last […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas knows more than anyone the feeling of being looked over. After Derrick Rose’s self-deprecating declaration, he voiced out his support for the Detroit Pistons guard. He replied to a tweet regarding the former MVP’s claim that he deserves a spot in the Hall Of Fame. He reaffirmed Rose’s sentiments and […]

There are two things that come to Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks’ mind when he’s asked to describe Isaiah Thomas. Brooks says Thomas is “tough as nails” and “a winner.” The Wizards signed Thomas in free agency this summer and will have him battle Ish Smith for the starting point guard spot in training […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says Isaiah Thomas and Ish Smith will battle it out for the starting point guard spot in training camp. Wizards All-Star guard John Wall is widely expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear. Washington signed Thomas and Smith in free agency this summer. IT […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks believes point guard Isaiah Thomas still has that “it factor.” The Wizards signed Thomas to a one-year deal in free agency this summer. The former All-Star guard will either start for Washington next season or back up Ish Smith. Thomas hasn’t been the same superstar player since suffering that […]

The Washington Wizards signed Isaiah Thomas to a one-year deal in free agency this summer. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks believes Thomas is going to bring good veteran leadership to Washington next season and thinks the lefty can revive his career in the nation’s capital. Thomas will battle Ish Smith in training camp for Washington’s starting […]

Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert has yet to find a new home and Isaiah Thomas called on the teams in the league to sign his former teammate. Shumpert replied, noting that he’s working on some things behind the scenes. He then shared a link of his clothing line Centerpiece. Does this signify that Shumpert will […]

The overwhelming support for free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony has been well-documented. A lot of people, including NBA players past and present, have been saying that he should be in the league right now. This time, it’s Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas’ turn to show his love for Melo. The great @carmeloanthony should be on a […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas says Jamal Crawford, JR Smith and Iman Shumpert should be signed by NBA teams right away. All three players are currently unrestricted free agents: My bro @JCrossover should be on a team already!!! — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) August 24, 2019 My bro @TheRealJRSmith should be on a team right […]

It’s hard to find an NBA team that is currently more of a mess than the Washington Wizards. John Wall is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 campaign while he recovers from a torn Achilles, the club doesn’t really know what the future holds for Bradley Beal and there isn’t a whole lot of young […]

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins reportedly suffered an ACL injury during a workout session in Las Vegas on Monday morning. In light of this unfortunate news, several players from the around the NBA have reacted to the devastating news. This includes Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal […]

Former Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier has nothing but praises for former teammate Isaiah Thomas. In an interview with Jonathan Abrams of Bleacher Report, Rozier said that he has high level of respect for Thomas. He said that Thomas is a “true Celtic” because of the way he handled himself during his three-season stint in […]

The 2019-20 NBA season will mark the first year in that none of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook or James Harden will wear an Oklahoma City Thunder since the franchise first moved to OKC from Seattle in 2008. As such, there is a certain wave of nostalgia around the league for the days when the “Thunder” […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas revealed that he is a big fan of Gary Payton, saying that he learned to trash talk because of the former superstar point guard. Thomas told David MacKay of CloseUp360 that Payton was his favorite player growing up. He added that most aspiring players back then wanted to be […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas seems to be ready for the start of the regular season. He’s eager to prove himself to the rest of the league and show everyone that he can reclaim the recognition as one of the best players in the league. Thomas was a perennial MVP candidate during the 2016-17 season, […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas showed some love to a young fan who is still rocking his Boston Celtics gear. A certain Jon Finkel posted a photo on Twitter of his son wearing IT’s Celtics t-shirt. On the said post, the father of the young fan said that his son is wearing the shirt once […]

New Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas explained why he decided to sign with the Wizards this offseason in an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Thomas claimed that in the end, he wanted to go to the team that gave him the most opportunity to return to his old form: “This free-agency period was […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas was all smiles in this year’s edition of his annual charity tournament dubbed as the Zeke-End Basketball Tournament. The veteran posted a photo of himself on his Instagram, and former Boston Celtics teammate Marcus Smart took notice and responded with an endearing comment aimed towards his former backcourt buddy. […]

Point guard Isaiah Thomas is recruiting his close pal, veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford, to the Washington Wizards. Crawford, who is an unrestricted free agent, is currently in Tacoma, WA with Thomas at IT’s ZekeEnd tournament. The two are very close friends off the court and Thomas wants Crawford to be his teammate on the […]

The Washington Wizards believe Isaiah Thomas can help John Wall, not only by backing him up on the court but by also inspiring the All-Star guard in his recovery. Wall has been sidelined since February because of an Achilles injury. He already underwent surgery, but he is expected to be out for the most part, […]

The Washington Wizards find themselves in an extremely strange place heading into the 2019-20 season, and it’s not just because they haven’t named a full-time general manager yet. With one of the better backcourt duos in the NBA in John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Wizards should be competing on an annual basis. But injuries […]

The Washington Wizards are planning to take all precautions with recent signing Isaiah Thomas, hoping he can complete a comeback story that has faced many hurdles since his initial hip injury in 2017. Interim general manager Tommy Sheppard spoke about what made the Wizards take a chance on a player who has now played a […]

The Washington Wizards reportedly recently agreed to sign veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas to a one-year deal in what we assume is going to be for the veteran’s minimum. This move barely makes a splash alongside the earth-shattering signings made by the likes of the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers, but for Washington, this […]

Isaiah Thomas is officially a member of the Washington Wizards, a phrase the lefty admits is kind of weird to hear. When Thomas was on the Boston Celtics, the Wizards and Celtics had an intense rivalry. The two teams always got into scuffles when they played each other. From John Wall and Jae Crowder getting […]

Isaiah Thomas is cognizant that his experience with a season-ending hip injury sent a huge warning flag among teams and players, who saw how a player of his caliber could descend from being max-eligible to a high-risk, minimum-bound player. The new Washington Wizards addition told Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe how he took one […]

Isaiah Thomas recently signed a new deal with the Washington Wizards, with the hope that the point guard can make a solid comeback and continue his upward trajectory in the NBA. After being derailed by multiple injuries during his stints with the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, Thomas now says that he’s ready to move […]

The Washington Wizards signed Isaiah Thomas to a one-year deal on July 2. Most experts and analysts thought the team was making this move to sure up the point guard position, as John Wall is still recovering from an Achilles injury. However, Thomas may not get as much playing time with the starting unit as […]

The Washington Wizards took a chance on former All-Star dynamo turned journeyman Isaiah Thomas, who is looking forward to the chance to team up with one of the brightest young talents in the league in Bradley Beal. “I’m excited to play with an All-Star-caliber player like Brad. He’s someone who’s an All-Star, and he’s still […]

It wasn’t long ago that Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was primed for a massive contract extension with the Boston Celtics, but his hip injury ultimately resulted in a very frustrating last couple of years — bouncing through the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and most-recently, the Denver Nuggets. The 5-foot-9 floor general did […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma “can’t wait to see” point guard Isaiah Thomas prove people wrong with the Washington Wizards next season. Thomas agreed to a one-year deal with the Wizards after spending this past season with the Denver Nuggets. A lot of people don’t think Thomas can be an effective NBA player […]

Isaiah Thomas got yet another shot at redemption by agreeing to a deal with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards were fresh off trading point guard Tomas Satoransky in a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls and soon found themselves in need of a point guard with John Wall out. David Aldridge of The Athletic asked Thomas […]

Free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards. Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2019 The Wizards will be Thomas’ fourth team in three seasons. To recall, he was traded by […]

The man who caused the Washington Wizards so much grief during the 2017 playoffs is now on their radar in free agency. According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, the Wizards are talking to guard Isaiah Thomas, which comes on the heels of them signing-and-trading Tomas Satoransky to the Chicago Bulls. The pinnacle of Thomas’ […]

For Isaiah Thomas of the Denver Nuggets, Kemba Walker will definitely thrive with the Boston Celtics. Per NBCS Celtics as transcribed by Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Thomas was asked how Walker will fit in with Brad Stevens’ system. “(It’s) an open opportunity system. Brad puts you in position to be successful no matter who […]