Rozier’s 29 lead Hornets over stumbling Cavaliers 119-98
March 3, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland returned. The Cavaliers remain missing.
Terry Rozier scored 29 points and carried Charlotte's backcourt with LaMelo Ball in foul trouble, leading the Hornets to a 119-98 win on Wednesday night over a Cleveland team sliding and looking for answers.
AP source: Hornets signing Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract
March 1, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a 10-day contract with two-time former All-Star and veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Westbrook available, DeRozan cleared, numbers high elsewhere
December 18, 2021 GMTRussell Westbrook had a short stay in the NBA's health and safety protocols, though the numbers kept rising elsewhere.
The Los Angeles Lakers guard was cleared to return Friday, as was DeMar DeRozan, leaving the Chicago Bulls with seven players in protocols.
Thomas’ late 3 helps US top Cuba 95-90 in Cup qualifying
November 29, 2021 GMTCHIHUAHUA, Mexico (AP) — Isaiah Thomas made sure USA Basketball’s road to the 2023 World Cup didn’t begin with a major upset.
Thomas scored 21 points, including a sealing 3-pointer with 13.3 seconds left, and the Americans erased a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Cuba 95-90 on Sunday in their World Cup qualifying opener.
Championship November: 3 teams chasing Sooners in Big 12
November 2, 2021 GMTNo. 4 Oklahoma could hardly wait to get started on what the Sooners hope is another perfect final month of the regular season under coach Lincoln Riley.
Turnover: Cavs overhaul roster with stunning trades
February 9, 2018 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — With their NBA title hopes fading fast, the Cavaliers got aggressive at the trading deadline...
AP source: Cavaliers trading Isaiah Thomas to Lakers
February 8, 2018 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — After a quick stop, Isaiah Thomas is moving again. The point guard's strange stay with the Cavaliers is over...
Celtics ride Irving’s 36 to 108-97 win over scrappy 76ers
December 1, 2017 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas developed a reputation in Boston for big performances late in games. It's quickly becoming apparent that the Celtics probably have an even more potent scoring weapon in Kyrie Irving...
Pistons’ Bradley credits Drummond for open looks
November 5, 2017 GMTDetroit — It's not like Avery Bradley hasn't scored before. He was the Celtics second-leading scorer last season (16.3 points per game) and took more shots than anybody not named Isaiah Thomas (14 per game).
In loss to Cavs, Celtics see where they must go
May 26, 2017 GMTSomeday, at a more mature stage when their young and future stars have been tempered by a few more postseasons, the Celtics might have this ability to move in for the kill.
The Cleveland Cavaliers walked onto the parquet last night, not with thoughts of Golden State and the NBA Finals, but with a mind to putting these exacerbating Celtics down for the year.
Thomas injured, Celtics find new low in Game 2 loss to Cavs
May 20, 2017 GMTBOSTON (AP) — After Boston was beaten up in the Eastern Conference finals opener, Isaiah Thomas was confident the Celtics could bounce back in Game 2...
Buckley: Lost tooth provides light moment for Isaiah Thomas’ heavy heart
April 30, 2017 GMTMany of us have had this happen: After losing a close family member due to a sudden, unspeakable tragedy, a moment of levity arrives that serves as the first reminder that it really is possible to pick up and move on.
Celtics strike killer blow, breeze to victory in Chicago to win series
April 29, 2017 GMTCHICAGO — For a team that couldn’t rebound its way out of a popcorn bag earlier in this series, or score without Isaiah Thomas on the floor, the Celtics had come a long way by the end of last night’s game.
Little Big Man: Celtics’ Thomas finding stride after tragedy
April 25, 2017 GMTBOSTON (AP) — There's a cloud trailing Isaiah Thomas these days. In his basketball world, though, there's also been light...
Grieving Isaiah Thomas plans to play tonight
April 18, 2017 GMTIsaiah Thomas intends to play in Game 2 against Chicago tonight, and then fly to Seattle for a memorial service honoring his late sister, Chyna, who died in a car crash early Saturday morning.
Though it’s possible that several members of the team, including good friend and fellow Tacoma, Wash., native Avery Bradley, will also be on hand for the service, Brad Stevens said the team will take its cue from Thomas.
Bulpett: Bond runs deep between Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas
April 18, 2017 GMTAvery Bradley says his feelings don’t matter, but you could tell those feelings were running deep Sunday night at the Garden.
Behind his stoic expression, anyone who’s been around him for any length of time could tell he was hurting — not only for his friend, Isaiah Thomas, but out of frustration as he searched for something he could do to ease the situation.
NBA: Celtics beat Bucks on final night of regular season
April 13, 2017 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Gerald Green scored 18 points, 10 of them in a 25-2 fourth-quarter run, and the Boston Celtics beat the resting Milwaukee Bucks 112-94 in the regular-season finale on Wednesday to claim the No.
Celtics do just enough, beat Orlando to keep pace
April 1, 2017 GMTHave you heard all of that talk about how Cleveland has a switch? That the struggling Cavs are simply waiting for LeBron James to turn it on once the playoffs begin?
Well, the Celtics seem to think they have that capability, too.
Celtics wilt vs 76ers without Isaiah Thomas
March 20, 2017 GMTPHILADELPHIA — There aren’t many categories where the Philadelphia 76ers can say they are a top-five team.
The exception is their status as start-to-finish pests, with an ability to pressure just about any team into mindless, hurried mistakes.
Celtics willy-nilly in Philly
March 20, 2017 GMTPHILADELPHIA — There aren’t many categories where the Philadelphia 76ers can say they are a top-five team.
The exception is their status as start-to-finish pests, with an ability to pressure just about any team into mindless, hurried mistakes.
Celtics notebook: Isaiah Thomas plants seeds of importance of strong finish in Eastern Conference standings
March 14, 2017 GMTWhen asked about their place in the standings, athletes often claim to not pay attention and default to “one game at a time” cliches.
Not Isaiah Thomas.
“I look at them every minute, every chance I can,” Thomas said.
Celtics notebook: Next step is a matter of maturity
March 11, 2017 GMTDENVER — There is still work to be done in the regular season, with 16 games remaining after last night’s 119-99 loss to the Nuggets.
But the Celtics are very much preparing for what comes next.
Celtics need to get better for stretch run but first they must deal with some inner turmoil
March 8, 2017 GMTSAN FRANCISCO — No doubt Brad Stevens had a talk with Isaiah Thomas before, during or after the Celtics’ flight here yesterday. With the Warriors waiting across the bay in Oakland tonight, it’s best to have as clear a head as possible.
Celtics notebook: Doc Rivers impressed by Isaiah Thomas
March 7, 2017 GMTLOS ANGELES — Add Doc Rivers to the list of NBA coaches offering testimonials to Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas.
“I still am amazed by his ability to finish in the paint at his size,” the Clippers (and former Celtics) coach said of the 5-foot-9 All-Star yesterday.
Celtics expect Magic show to be a good one in Los Angeles
March 4, 2017 GMTLOS ANGELES — As one might expect, Danny Ainge took a more modest approach when discussing the near-term effect Magic Johnson will have on the Lakers’ fortunes now that he’s been named their head of basketball operations.
Celtics deliver big win against Cavaliers
March 2, 2017 GMTIsaiah Thomas, speaking for himself recently, said he has zeroed in on Cleveland and the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
After their 103-99 win over the Cavaliers last night at the Garden, the Celtics can now dream a little bigger, like their point guard.
Bulpett: Pistons’ Stan Van Gundy says ‘strong case’ for Isaiah Thomas as MVP
February 26, 2017 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stan Van Gundy was highly amused that Danny Ainge and the Celtics are getting hit hard for making no moves at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.
Bulpett: Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy likes direction of Celtics and MVP-caliber play of Isaiah Thomas
February 26, 2017 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stan Van Gundy was highly amused that Danny Ainge and the Celtics are getting hit hard for making no moves at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.
Five potential Celtics moves for NBA trade deadline — or beyond
February 23, 2017 GMTNot even Donald Trump amuses himself on Twitter as much as Isaiah Thomas. When the Celtics guard tweeted the bug eyes emoji earlier this week without further explanation, waves in the trade deadline pool began splashing over the sides.
Bulpett: Isaiah Thomas still has much to get done
February 18, 2017 GMTNEW ORLEANS — Isaiah Thomas is listed at 185 pounds on the Celtics roster, but clearly that doesn’t include the anvil on his shoulder.
At the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, where he’s being celebrated for his second selection to the game and being praised by his starry mates as a true MVP candidate, Thomas enjoys the love but clings tighter to the slights.
Bulpett: Isaiah Thomas still has much to get done for he and the Celtics
February 18, 2017 GMTNEW ORLEANS — Isaiah Thomas is listed at 185 pounds on the Celtics roster, but clearly that doesn’t include the anvil on his shoulder.
At the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, where he’s being celebrated for his second selection to the game and being praised by his starry mates as a true MVP candidate, Thomas enjoys the love but clings tighter to the slights.
Biggest stars don’t think little of Celtics diminutive guard Isaiah Thomas
February 18, 2017 GMTNEW ORLEANS — One might expect fans to fawn over the accomplishments of Isaiah Thomas, but players generally can be counted on to be a bit more jaded.
NBA dribblers, particularly those who’ve earned the trip here for the All-Star Game, have seen measures of greatness in the mirror, and they’ve borne witness to amazing feats on a fairly regular basis.
Celtics keep rolling along, dump Philly at Garden
February 16, 2017 GMTThe Celtics are no longer a team that wonders where the next basket will come from. But for all their recent scoring, like their 46.4-percent 3-point shooting last night, there has been an undercurrent of improvement down the other end.
Isaiah Thomas ties John Havlicek’s Celtics record for consecutive 20-point games
February 16, 2017 GMTJohn Havlicek stole the ball, but Isaiah Thomas is on the cusp of swiping an impressive record from the Celtics legend.
Thomas tied Havlicek in the C’s history books at the Garden last night, eclipsing the 20-point mark for the 40th consecutive game, the longest streak in franchise history.
Celtics notebook: Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle sings praises of go-go guy Isaiah Thomas
February 14, 2017 GMTDALLAS — Isaiah Thomas’ run to his second All-Star appearance is drawing a lot of raves from opposing coaches along the way.
The Dallas Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle, like the rest of his peers, sees an upper-tier challenge for his defense whenever the Celtics point guard has the ball.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens brings out the best in guard Isaiah Thomas
February 10, 2017 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. — It never takes much for the frustration with naysayers to come bubbling to the surface with Isaiah Thomas.
The Celtics arrived here for last night’s game against the Blazers, 24 hours after Thomas played a game in Sacramento, Calif., his original NBA home.
Isaiah Thomas plays starring role again as Celtics top Lakers
February 4, 2017 GMTOn a night when a Toronto loss punched tickets for Brad Stevens and his assistants to fly to New Orleans for the Feb. 19 NBA All-Star Game, his own team continued to do its own job.
The Celtics, with Friday night’s 113-107 win over a young Lakers team, are now on a season-high six-game run.
Bulpett: Floyd Mayweather would be proud of Isaiah Thomas’ KO punch
January 12, 2017 GMTAfter all of it — after dropping 20 of his 38 points on the Wizards in the fourth quarter, after slapping five with Floyd Mayweather following one 3-pointer and giving the undefeated former champ his jersey following the game — Isaiah Thomas fairly floated into the tunnel and moved toward the Celtics dressing room.
Horford addition brings optimism for Celtics entering camp
September 26, 2016 GMTWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Boston's Isaiah Thomas is feeling like a new man. A taller man.
"I'm now listed at 6-1," the 5-foot-9 point guard joked when he sat down at Celtics media day on Monday...
Thomas leads Celtics to 112-95 season-opening win over 76ers
October 29, 2015 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas had 27 points and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-95 on Wednesday night in the season opener for each team.
Led by Thomas, Boston's reserves outscored their counterparts with Philadelphia, 67-15.
Thomas has 26 to lead Kings’ 124-80 rout of Cavs
January 13, 2014 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins found himself in an unusual place Sunday night, sitting on the bench the entire fourth quarter. Sacramento's center liked the feeling of not being needed in a rare lopsided win by the Kings.