The Phoenix Suns are expecting Isaiah Thomas to be available for Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Last week, Thomas signed a ten-day deal with the Suns, although it has yet to be made official.
Isaiah Thomas is expected to be a available for the Suns for the 76ers game on Wednesday.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) March 18, 2024
BREAKING: Isaiah Thomas is expected to make his NBA season debut on Wednesday for the Suns.
LFG. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/t4IuMXje2r
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 18, 2024
With eleven years of experience, Thomas brings much-needed help and stability to a Suns team that has been inconsistent this season. If his contract starts on Wednesday, he will be eligible for six games over the next 10 days.
However, the Suns would have to give him a standard contract for him to be eligible for the playoffs. There is a roster opening, so no corresponding move is necessary to make room for Thomas. He will compete with Saban Lee for backup point guard duties.
The Suns will also play against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. After being out of the NBA for two years, Thomas has earned a spot on the Phoenix Suns. He recently played in the G League and put-up impressive numbers, scoring at least 30 points in all four games and shooting 44.6% from beyond the arc.
While Thomas is known more for his scoring than playmaking, his addition provides the Suns with a true point guard, something they have lacked this season. Thomas’ perseverance and dedication to the game are commendable, as he could have chosen to go overseas for one last payday or retire but instead fought for another opportunity in the NBA.
He credits his motivation to his children and wanting to set an example for them. Thomas’ journey back to the NBA has been well-documented on social media, and his never-give-up mentality has earned him admiration.
Throughout his career, Thomas has played for various teams, with his best years coming with the Boston Celtics, where he was named an All-Star and earned All-NBA honors.
Fans reacted as follows:
Will he get play time?
— Book’em “fan” (@dbookownsyou) March 18, 2024
Anything can help at this point
— Louie Olivas (@LouieOlivas) March 18, 2024
Does anyone here think a 10 day Isaih Thomas contract is changing what this team is doing? What are we even talking about right now?
I’ve always agreed with gambo that the KD trade was not worth the value we had to give up, and I still believe it.
— persevering seeker of truth (@TR4NCE26) March 18, 2024
Perfect… can’t wait to see IT defend Maxey!
— Dan (@GenericSunsFan) March 18, 2024
Been available an actually playing are 2 different things , guess we'll see lol
— Arizona DieharD Hard Club (@AzDieHarDClub) March 18, 2024
We suck regardless. At this rate idk if we will win a play in game
— MikeG (@MightyMike_TV) March 18, 2024
Hopefully he starts. need to do something new.
— Sketchy (@Sketchy72) March 18, 2024
Isaiah is allergic to defense
— The Black Swan (@Fortissimosity) March 18, 2024
We are saved
— MR BURN3R (@MRBURN3R) March 18, 2024
Can someone provide energy, this team is so lethargic.
— Larry Meier (@Sunswin1) March 18, 2024
So the team who’s far and away biggest problem is defense goes out and signs Isaiah Thomas? 😂
— Joey Buckets (@joey_buckets3) March 18, 2024
Massive respect for never giving up. Rooting for him
— Alfy (@TheTrueAlfy) March 18, 2024
2K rosters already updated 👀 pic.twitter.com/n3YnHPRepN
— JumpmanGerm (@Jumpman_Germ) March 18, 2024
Between IT and Bol, the suns are going all-in on Denver “hand-me-downs.”
Wish them both the best and hope that the suns lose in the most miserable imaginable way.
— No_look_Jok (@nolookjok) March 18, 2024
Wishing him nothing but success. Dude put it all on the line for the Celtics and has worked his way back patiently, tirelessly and methodically. Rooting hard for IT
— Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT (@3cbPerformance) March 18, 2024
Wow…
My association really let a 5’9 PG with the worst defense in the sport back on an NBA roster💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/HPOBE8JBVd
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) March 18, 2024
😂 and this CLEARLY a shot a Bradley Beal..because That's why the suns are WILLING to bring in Isaiah 👍
— PlanetCoolVibes (@PlAnEtCoOlMane) March 18, 2024
hopefully he can help the suns not get blown out for the next 10 days
— Jasper (@robmak__) March 18, 2024
All the best to IT. To heck with the Suns (not KD) but nothing but love for IT.
— Zeb Martin (@Martin5Zeb) March 18, 2024
Glad he made it back to the league had a great impact in the locker room with the Hornets
— Dynamic Sunny MONEY $ (@pushingAtoB) March 18, 2024
This is the comeback story we've been waiting for! Go Isaiah!
— marcos sakank (@sakank80) March 18, 2024
