BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 18: Isaiah Thomas #0 of the Denver Nuggets looks on as a tribute video is played for him on the jumbotron during the first quarter of the Nuggets game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Isaiah Thomas is returning to the NBA. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Charlotte Hornets are signing Thomas to a 10-day deal.
Thomas actually spent time on the Lakers and Mavericks this season. He signed 10-day contracts with both clubs.
After his contract with the Mavericks expired, Thomas waited a few weeks to see if he could land on another NBA team. Unfortunately for the two-time All-Star, he had to sign a deal with the Grand Rapids Gold of the G-League.
Instead of mailing it in, Thomas went to the G-League with a killer mindset. In three appearances with the Grand Rapids Gold, he averaged 41 points per game.
Now, Thomas will get to join a team that is competing for a playoff spot. Right now, the Hornets are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
Isaiah Thomas is signing a 10-day deal with Charlotte, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 1, 2022
It’s unclear what Thomas’ role in Charlotte will be. At the very least, he should be given a chance to come off the bench and give James Borrego’s second unit a boost on offense.
Prior to suffering a serious hip injury, Thomas was an elite scorer for the Boston Celtics. He averaged 28.9 points per game during the 2016-17 season.
We’ll see if Thomas can make an impact for the Hornets during the final stretch of the regular season.
