Free agent guard Isaiah Thomas is planning to signal a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, per a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
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Thomas, a two-time all-star with the Boston Celtics, hasn’t performed within the NBA since being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2020.
It’s been an extended highway to restoration for Thomas, who suffered a debilitating hip damage in 2017 – however an inspiring story of perseverance nonetheless.
Thomas was primed for a max contract extension earlier than struggling the hip damage; which sidelined him from skilled competitors for the higher a part of two years.
Now, Thomas may have an opportunity to show he can nonetheless play on the NBA stage with the Pelicans.
The Pelicans have been with out beginning guard Lonzo Ball for the previous couple weeks attributable to a proper hip flexor sprain.
If Thomas does signal with the staff, he’ll probably fill a reserve position behind Ball, Eric Bledsoe, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Josh Hart.