Isaiah Thomas Assigned to Cavs’ G League Affiliate in Order to Prepare for a Return

Isaiah Thomas won't be on the sidelines for long.

Isaiah Thomas (4) during the NBA All-Star Game in February, Photo by Stephen Lew/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (8413777v)

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently playing some great basketball, which made some people forget that they are not at full capacity still. The All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas is yet to play his first basketball game for the Cavs, but that moment looks like it’s closer than ever. On Thursday, Thomas has been assigned to the Cavs’ G League affiliate Canton Charge.

Playing for Charge will give Thomas a chance to play five-on-five and experience game situations for the first time since his hip surgery. Since the Cavs’ don’t have a five-on-five play at their practices, he will be able to experience the full court run and get in game shape.

According to sources close to the Cavs, Isaiah Thomas is targeting the first week of January to make his debut for the team. The Cavaliers didn’t want to comment on these reports with head coach Tyronn Lue saying the following:

I don’t know where that came from, but I hope so. I hope it’s accurate.

Thomas, the Cavaliers front office, and the team’s medical staff will reportedly make a joint decision about his return.

The 5.9 feet point guard has aggravated his existing hip injury while playing for the Boston Celtics in the last season’s playoffs. The Celtics decided to trade Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn Nets 2018 first round pick for Kyrie Irving.

After being drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 2011 NBA Draft as the 60th overall pick, Thomas has become a superstar caliber player. Thomas got the starting point guard role for the Celtics in 2015, and had two All-Star appearances, while being in the MVP conversations after averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists per game. There is no doubt that his return will make things even more interesting in the Eastern Conference.

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