Newest Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas is expected to be available for the Suns’ next game Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Arizona Sports 98.7’s John Gambadoro.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thomas was reported to be signing a 10-day contract with Phoenix two days ago.
Isaiah Thomas is expected to be a available for the Suns for the 76ers game on Wednesday.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) March 18, 2024
The Suns have not made the signing official yet, though coach Frank Vogel did comment on Thomas before yesterday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks (via AZ Central’s Duane Rankin).
"Isaiah is someone we think is a hell of a player, has been a hell of a player throughout his career. We know he can still play from what he's been doing in the G League." Frank Vogel.
Isaiah Thomas rejoining #Suns on 10-day, expected to sign this week. https://t.co/Iwm6VsYb4F
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) March 17, 2024
After not being in the NBA for two years, Thomas recently signed to play with G-League affiliate of the Utah Jazz. He did pretty well there to say the least, averaging 33 points on 45% shooting from 3 across four games.
Thomas is eligible to be signed for the Suns’ final 15th roster spot for the playoffs. Gambadoro has also reported Thomas will likely be signed to this final spot.
Isaiah Thomas is coming to Phoenix on a 10-day contract per a report but the expectation is that he will take the Suns final roster spot. I would doubt he cracks the 8-9 man playoff rotation so more insurance policy if one of the guards would get injured.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) March 17, 2024
Thomas called Phoenix his “favorite city to live in” on X in November.
Phx was my favorite city to live in!!! I was HOT when I got traded lol https://t.co/b7oUP8gyE8
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) November 27, 2023
The Suns originally acquired Thomas in a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings back in July 2014.
However, Thomas only played for the Suns for half of a season back in 2014-15 before he was traded to the Boston Celtics. In his half season in Phoenix, the Washington product averaged 15.2 points, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals while playing 25.7 minutes per game across 46 contests.
D Book is collllldddddddddd
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) November 27, 2023
With the Celtics, the 5-foot-9 Thomas became very well known because of some legendary playoff moments. He averaged a career-best 28.9 points in 76 games in the 2016-17 season. This led him to being placed fifth in MVP voting that season.
Thomas would go onto play for eight more teams after 2.5 seasons with the Celtics. He has not played in more than 40 games in a season since 2016-17 due to various injuries.
Thomas last played for the Hornets in the 2021-22 season, averaging 8.3 points on 43.3% shooting in 12.9 minutes per game across 17 contests. For his NBA career, IT has averaged 17.7 points in 550 contests and racked up two All-Star appearances, both with Boston.
Phoenix Suns reportedly signing Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
