The Phoenix Suns announced that they are signing veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas to a contract until the end of the season. Thomas previously played on two 10-day contracts with the franchise.
Thomas hasn’t played much so far with the Suns, spending 14 minutes on the floor in four games combined while scoring five points and adding two assists. However, the Suns reportedly want additional backcourt depth for the postseason while also appreciating his leadership and presence in the locker room.
Isaiah Thomas, who has two NBA All-Star nods to his name, last played meaningful basketball in 2021-22 when he averaged 8.4 points and 1.5 assists in 22 games with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Charlotte Hornets. Thomas remained unsigned in 2022-23 and only returned to basketball this past March after signing with NBA G League side Salt Lake City Stars. He averaged 32.5 points and 5.3 assists in four games with before receiving a call-up from the Suns.
“I just spoke it into existence the last couple years,” Thomas said in a chat with reporters after signing the deal. “I spoke everything that’s happened in my career into existence, so it’s definitely not a surprise for me … I’m super grateful as always, appreciative of the opportunity. The Suns gave me an opportunity when no one else would.”
