There was almost a reunion on hand for Isaiah Thomas and also the Celtics.
In an exclusve interview with ESPN, the Nuggets point guard popped about the struggles of last season while he dealt with nagging injuries and numerous trades.
Thomas signed a one-year cope with Denver
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Per the ESPN report:
Before finalizing the agreement with Denver, Thomas had reached over to Boston GM Danny Ainge. They talked for 15-20 minutes, Thomas says, and that he told Ainge: "If an opportunity is there, I would the same as to let you know that I'd want to come back."
Ainge says his mind was open for the idea, though the Celtics necessary to work through Marcus Smart's restricted-free-agency discussions before they can consider making a suggestion to Thomas. Ainge was happy to continue the conversation, but Thomas accepted the Nuggets' offer before Boston had reached its new handle Smart.
Thomas, 29, was traded on the Cavaliers last season as a a part of the Kyrie Irving deal but never fully recovered from his hip injury. He was then dealt on the Lakers, where he averaged 15.6 points in 17 games.
Before the injury, Thomas received into on the list of game's elite scorers, averaging 28.9 points in 2016-17 together with the Celtics. In the aftermath, questions remain regarding his long-term health. Now more ways to buy bargain
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