When he agreed to join the Phoenix Suns for the remaining part of the season, Isaiah Thomas received his initial standard contract since 2022. The Athletic’s Shams Charania originally reported it on August 8 through his X account.
On April 9, Thomas talked to reporters for the first time after the Suns signed him until the end of the season. Thomas believes that he could potentially have a future in Phoenix after the 2023-24 season.
"Knowing I can still play at a high level, knowing I can still impact a locker room."
Isaiah Thomas on wanting to play, "two to three more years" as he signed with the Suns for the remainder of the season. #Suns https://t.co/VwFsRYx47r pic.twitter.com/tvo50ebXv5
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 9, 2024
“This is a step in that direction,” Thomas said, according to Duane Rankin’s X account. “I want to play two or three more years knowing that I can still play at a high level. Knowing that I can still have an impact on a locker room. It's positive to be signed for the rest of the year, with hopes of building momentum for myself going into next year and free agency.” Thomas also expressed his enjoyment during his second stint with the Suns.“I really like it here. It's a comfortable place to be. These guys welcomed me warmly and they respect the journey I've been on. So I’m just extremely grateful to be with a great group of guys. Not just teammates, but the coaching staff too.”
Thomas joined the Suns in 2014, but was traded to the
Boston Celtics
mid-season. He then went on to become a top MVP candidate in Boston. Thomas isn't that same player now, but has settled into a veteran role in the locker room. Insider Predicted Suns Would Retain Isaiah Thomas in MarchBefore the Suns officially confirmed this, Charania reported that
they planned to keep him
beyond his two 10-Day contracts. “It's a 10-day contract, but that roster spot is going to be his, unless something happens,” Charania said on March 18, according to “Run It Back’s X account. Charania then explained why Thomas appealed to the Suns.
“You think about shooting. You think about playoff experience. He’s been a part of title pursuits in Boston; the veteran leadership, even if he doesn’t play, I think that’s a guy you can look at in the locker room.” Thomas had previously played with Bradley Beal during their time together with the.
Washington Wizards
. They were teammates during the 2019-20 season, though Thomas was then traded and waived.
Since re-joining the Suns, Thomas has appeared in four games, where he’s averaged 1.3 points. Thomas has typically played when the outcome of games has already been decided.
Isaiah Thomas Expresses his Excitement on X Following Thomas signing a contract for the remainder of the season, he expressed his excitement about being in Phoenix.“I give all the glory to God
. Speaking it into existence everyday,” Thomas wrote
via his X account
with prayer emojis and three flag emojis.Thomas has been a journeyman in the NBA since the Celtics traded him in 2017. He’s been with the Cavaliers, Lakers, Nuggets, Mavericks, Pelicans, and Hornets since then. With some of those teams, he’s had multiple stints. Should the Suns qualify for the playoffs, he likely won’t be in the rotation, but he has experience with deep playoff runs. That could be valuable for Phoenix. After signing with the Suns for the rest of the season, Isaiah Thomas shared his sincere thoughts on potentially staying in Phoenix for the long term.
Give all the glory to God 🙏🏾. Spoke it all into existence everyday 🏁🏁🏁 https://t.co/pGdVb2Xbil
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) April 9, 2024
Thomas has been a journeyman in the NBA since the Celtics traded him in 2017. He’s been with the Cavaliers, Lakers, Nuggets, Mavericks, Pelicans, and Hornets since then. With some of those teams, he’s had multiple stints.
Should the Suns make the playoffs, he probably will not be in the rotation, but he has experience going on deep playoff runs. That could prove to be useful for Phoenix.
