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Isaiah Thomas To Celtics? NBA Writer Makes ‘Bold’ Offseason Prediction
I.T. has expressed interest in returning to Boston


by Ricky Doyle

2 hours ago
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Isaiah Thomas sure seems open to returning to the Celtics.

Might Boston be interested in a reunion?

Thomas, who recently indicated he’s healthy and eyeing an NBA comeback after undergoing a hip procedure, has struggled ever since leaving Boston in the trade that sent Kyrie Irving to the Celtics before the 2017-18 season. It’s certainly fair to wonder what he has left at age 31.

But the Celtics might need a backup point guard, as well as an additional scoring punch off the bench, and Thomas is a fascinating possibility based on his upside and familiarity with the organization.

In fact, Sam Quinn, NBA writer for CBS Sports, predicted in a column published Wednesday that the Celtics indeed will sign I.T. this offseason.

Here’s Quinn’s reasoning:

The Celtics need to pinch pennies given how deep into tax territory they already are. Brad Wanamaker is going to cost more than the minimum to retain, and the Celtics already have Romeo Langford and Carsen Edwards waiting for minutes. They’ll let Wanamaker walk and bring in another point guard with the minimum. It needs to be someone accepting of the fact that the Celtics would prefer to play Langford and Edwards, but are open-minded if a veteran beats them out. Thomas, at this stage of his career, is likely flexible and may be willing to bet on himself in the system that once made him an All-Star.

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Thomas has bounced around in recent years, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards since leaving the Celtics. He’s also struggled to stay healthy.

But perhaps he’s poised for a career renaissance with his hip injury behind him. And what better way for the fairytale to end than for him to help the C’s win their 18th championship banner.

Thomas, who also played for the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns before spending two-plus seasons with the Celtics (2014-17), earned two All-Star selections with Boston. He averaged a career-high 28.9 points per game during the 2016-17 campaign.

In what universe are the Celts counting on Edwards for being the backup PG?

it's possible, if he is willing to play for the vet minimum as the article states.

I doubt Ainge will consider him for much more than that and certainly NOT for the MLE.

I doubt Thomas can give us much at this point in his career, to be honest. But we all feel bad about how his career has turned out after he was willing to play thru an injury here , when he should have shut it down instead.

It’s possibly more likely if the Celtics combine some assets in a trade. Cs could use a scorer off the bench. Seems like this draft has a lot more to offer at guard in this draft than last year. I haven’t seen much positive from Edwards so I don’t currently see him as likely playing a role and am skeptical of him making the team.

Yeah, this one falls in the old go with your gut vs. go with your heart category. Plus you look at his age at 31. He was unfortunately caught in the crossfire of tremendous chain of bad events at the near rise and peak of his career that ruined his chances of cashing in the big payday. Love his spark and his desire to not let his size effect his performance. Glad Danny's got to make this choice and not me!

db

Hi,
BTW, Rondo is opting out, will be FA. I'd rather have him...

AK

Yes, Rondo. Please.