Things aren’t looking bright for All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas or his new team Cleveland Cavaliers. It isn’t a secret that Thomas has is sidelined with a hip injury and that he won’t be able to begin 2017-2018 NBA season. But according to the latest reports from The Atletic’s Jason Lloyd, the injury is more serious than anyone guessed.

Loyd wrote the following:

“One source with direct knowledge of Thomas’ hip condition told The Athletic last week that he is dealing with more than just a tear. Some of those secondary issues in the hip he has played with for years now, such as a loss of cartilage and some arthritis, are complicating his healing process.

“No one has any idea how quickly this will heal or if it even will heal at all,” the source said. “It’s hard to predict.”

Although these claims should not be taken too seriously, the fact is that no one knows when Isaiah Thomas will step on the basketball court. Cleveland Cavaliers held a press conference on Thursday, introducing Thomas alongside Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic. Besides the three players, Cavs also obtained Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first round pick and Miami Heat’s 2020 second round pick by sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. On the press conference, Cavs representatives were reluctant to talk about the injury of Isaiah Thomas but Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue confirmed he will miss the beginning of the season.

Without Thomas, Cavaliers are left with Derrick Rose, Jose Calderon, and Kay Felder as their point guards. The reality is that none of these three players can provide enough fire power that Cavs lost with Kyrie Irving and thought they gained with Thomas. Even if Thomas returns this season, no one knows will he be the same player as he was during his time with the Celtics. LeBron James may be enough to force another NBA Finals in the weak Eastern Conference, but for a Championship, they will need everything they have and more.

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On Thursday, Cleveland Cavaliers have officially introduced their newest acquisitions Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic. The official Twitter account of the Cavs posted the picture of players holding their new jerseys with capitation “Sharp.”

Sharp.

: https://t.co/G2v7jbX2xM pic.twitter.com/PWWeGSaJIL

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 7, 2017

“I’m excited to play here..it’s a match made in heaven. I want to be the greatest player to ever play… that’s how it was in Boston & how it will be in Cleveland” – said Thomas at the press conference.

Although Thomas is currently dealing with a hip injury, the Cavs were reluctant to comment on the topic. “To be fair to Isaiah, we’re not going to address any specifics on his hip injury” – said Cleveland Cavaliers GM Koby Altman. While no one knows how much will Thomas’ recovery take, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue did confirm that the player won’t be ready for the beginning of the season.

The initial trade that was agreed two weeks ago saw Cavs sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics and acquiring Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic alongside Brooklyn Nets 2018 first round pick. After Thomas’ medical showed that his hip injury was more serious than it was suspected, the trade was put on hold. Cavaliers felt that they didn’t get enough value for Irving, and requested additional assets for trade to be finalized. Celtics caved at the end and agreed to include Miami Heat’s 2020 second-round draft pick in the package.

After the trade was made, there were lots of opposing thoughts on who won this trade. On one end, Celtics got a superstar player in his prime, who still has two years left on his contract. On the other end, Cavaliers got two starters in Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder who can make an immediate impact alongside being set for the future with a promising player in Ante Zizic and a draft pick that could well end up being the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. The conclusion is that both teams did a good job, but on the Cavaliers end, this will mostly depend on how well Thomas recovers from his injury.

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On Wednesday, Isaiah Thomas finally broke the silence and said “I am not damaged. I’ll be back, and I’ll be the same player. No doctor has told me anything different than that.” in an interview with ESPN. This came after Thomas had an unsuccessful medical with Cleveland Cavaliers making them question the trade they made with Boston Celtics. Many reporters called Thomas a “damaged good” afterward. It looks like Isaiah is determined to prove them wrong.

Blockbuster trade between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers saw Kyrie Irving taking on the Celtics jersey, while the Cavs got Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn Nets 2018 first round pick. But, the trade still isn’t finalized and could collapse due to Isaiah Thomas hip injury.

Thomas was injured during the Eastern Conference Finals game 2 against the Cavs and was ruled out for the reminder of the series. He chose not to have the surgery and was expected to return to the court by the beginning of this season. However, the medical he had in Cleveland cast some doubt on that and showed that Thomas’ return could be significantly delayed. This put both the Celtics and the Cavs in an awkward situation. Celtics don’t want to lose a chance to have a superstar player like Irving while Cavaliers are now uncertain about the value they got in return if it turns out that Thomas won’t be able to play for the majority of the season. In order for Thomas to be of value for the Cavs, he needs to play the entire seasons, since he will be a free agent next year.

It has been reported by multiple sources that Cleveland Cavaliers are now asking for more assets from Celtics in order for this trade to go through. It looks like Cavs have their eyes set on additional first round or second round pick.

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Recently, we brought you news that there is serious trade talk between Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics centered on Kyrie Irving. Both teams confirmed that the talks ended successfully. Celtics got Kyrie Irving while sending Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets 2018 unprotected first round pick to Cavaliers. LeBron James went on Twitter after the trade was announced saying the following:

That's the only way to be to the kid! Special talent/guy! Nothing but respect and what a ride it was our 3 years together Young Gode #Filayy https://t.co/wKYmYsmdgG

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 23, 2017

This is a surprising trade by all means. Not because Kyrie Irving got traded, but because of the package that Cleveland Cavaliers got for him. You could argue that they got best of the situation, being secured for both the present and the future. In Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder, they got players who can help the team right away, making them almost equally equipped for the title hunt as they were with Kyrie. Isaiah Thomas had an excellent season being an MVP contender while with Jae Crowder Cavs finally got a good 3-point shooter who can defend. On the other hand, Ante Zizic is a promising young talent, and the Nets 2018 pick will most certainly end up in the lottery, allowing them to draft another talented player next year. Even if LeBron James bails on Cleveland, and decides not to extend his contract, they will still have something to look forward in the future.

Celtics finally decided to gamble and not play the waiting game like before. They were reluctant to part with their many assets in the past, missing out on Paul George and Jimmy Butler. Now, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge pulled the trigger and decided that Kyrie Irving is the player that could help them get on the top and finally battle Cleveland Cavaliers for the place in the NBA Finals. One thing is for sure, we are in for another exciting NBA season.

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Things aren’t looking bright for All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas or his new team Cleveland Cavaliers. It isn’t a secret that Thomas has is sidelined with a hip injury and that he won’t be able to begin 2017-2018 NBA season. But according to the latest reports from The Atletic’s Jason Lloyd, the injury is more serious than anyone guessed.

Loyd wrote the following:

“One source with direct knowledge of Thomas’ hip condition told The Athletic last week that he is dealing with more than just a tear. Some of those secondary issues in the hip he has played with for years now, such as a loss of cartilage and some arthritis, are complicating his healing process.

“No one has any idea how quickly this will heal or if it even will heal at all,” the source said. “It’s hard to predict.”

Although these claims should not be taken too seriously, the fact is that no one knows when Isaiah Thomas will step on the basketball court. Cleveland Cavaliers held a press conference on Thursday, introducing Thomas alongside Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic. Besides the three players, Cavs also obtained Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first round pick and Miami Heat’s 2020 second round pick by sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. On the press conference, Cavs representatives were reluctant to talk about the injury of Isaiah Thomas but Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue confirmed he will miss the beginning of the season.

Without Thomas, Cavaliers are left with Derrick Rose, Jose Calderon, and Kay Felder as their point guards. The reality is that none of these three players can provide enough fire power that Cavs lost with Kyrie Irving and thought they gained with Thomas. Even if Thomas returns this season, no one knows will he be the same player as he was during his time with the Celtics. LeBron James may be enough to force another NBA Finals in the weak Eastern Conference, but for a Championship, they will need everything they have and more.

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On Thursday, Cleveland Cavaliers have officially introduced their newest acquisitions Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic. The official Twitter account of the Cavs posted the picture of players holding their new jerseys with capitation “Sharp.”

Sharp.

: https://t.co/G2v7jbX2xM pic.twitter.com/PWWeGSaJIL

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 7, 2017

“I’m excited to play here..it’s a match made in heaven. I want to be the greatest player to ever play… that’s how it was in Boston & how it will be in Cleveland” – said Thomas at the press conference.

Although Thomas is currently dealing with a hip injury, the Cavs were reluctant to comment on the topic. “To be fair to Isaiah, we’re not going to address any specifics on his hip injury” – said Cleveland Cavaliers GM Koby Altman. While no one knows how much will Thomas’ recovery take, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue did confirm that the player won’t be ready for the beginning of the season.

The initial trade that was agreed two weeks ago saw Cavs sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics and acquiring Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic alongside Brooklyn Nets 2018 first round pick. After Thomas’ medical showed that his hip injury was more serious than it was suspected, the trade was put on hold. Cavaliers felt that they didn’t get enough value for Irving, and requested additional assets for trade to be finalized. Celtics caved at the end and agreed to include Miami Heat’s 2020 second-round draft pick in the package.

After the trade was made, there were lots of opposing thoughts on who won this trade. On one end, Celtics got a superstar player in his prime, who still has two years left on his contract. On the other end, Cavaliers got two starters in Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder who can make an immediate impact alongside being set for the future with a promising player in Ante Zizic and a draft pick that could well end up being the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. The conclusion is that both teams did a good job, but on the Cavaliers end, this will mostly depend on how well Thomas recovers from his injury.

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On Wednesday, Isaiah Thomas finally broke the silence and said “I am not damaged. I’ll be back, and I’ll be the same player. No doctor has told me anything different than that.” in an interview with ESPN. This came after Thomas had an unsuccessful medical with Cleveland Cavaliers making them question the trade they made with Boston Celtics. Many reporters called Thomas a “damaged good” afterward. It looks like Isaiah is determined to prove them wrong.

Blockbuster trade between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers saw Kyrie Irving taking on the Celtics jersey, while the Cavs got Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn Nets 2018 first round pick. But, the trade still isn’t finalized and could collapse due to Isaiah Thomas hip injury.

Thomas was injured during the Eastern Conference Finals game 2 against the Cavs and was ruled out for the reminder of the series. He chose not to have the surgery and was expected to return to the court by the beginning of this season. However, the medical he had in Cleveland cast some doubt on that and showed that Thomas’ return could be significantly delayed. This put both the Celtics and the Cavs in an awkward situation. Celtics don’t want to lose a chance to have a superstar player like Irving while Cavaliers are now uncertain about the value they got in return if it turns out that Thomas won’t be able to play for the majority of the season. In order for Thomas to be of value for the Cavs, he needs to play the entire seasons, since he will be a free agent next year.

It has been reported by multiple sources that Cleveland Cavaliers are now asking for more assets from Celtics in order for this trade to go through. It looks like Cavs have their eyes set on additional first round or second round pick.

The post Isaiah Thomas Confident He Will Be the “Same Player” After the Hip Injury appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Recently, we brought you news that there is serious trade talk between Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics centered on Kyrie Irving. Both teams confirmed that the talks ended successfully. Celtics got Kyrie Irving while sending Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets 2018 unprotected first round pick to Cavaliers. LeBron James went on Twitter after the trade was announced saying the following:

That's the only way to be to the kid! Special talent/guy! Nothing but respect and what a ride it was our 3 years together Young Gode #Filayy https://t.co/wKYmYsmdgG

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 23, 2017

This is a surprising trade by all means. Not because Kyrie Irving got traded, but because of the package that Cleveland Cavaliers got for him. You could argue that they got best of the situation, being secured for both the present and the future. In Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder, they got players who can help the team right away, making them almost equally equipped for the title hunt as they were with Kyrie. Isaiah Thomas had an excellent season being an MVP contender while with Jae Crowder Cavs finally got a good 3-point shooter who can defend. On the other hand, Ante Zizic is a promising young talent, and the Nets 2018 pick will most certainly end up in the lottery, allowing them to draft another talented player next year. Even if LeBron James bails on Cleveland, and decides not to extend his contract, they will still have something to look forward in the future.

Celtics finally decided to gamble and not play the waiting game like before. They were reluctant to part with their many assets in the past, missing out on Paul George and Jimmy Butler. Now, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge pulled the trigger and decided that Kyrie Irving is the player that could help them get on the top and finally battle Cleveland Cavaliers for the place in the NBA Finals. One thing is for sure, we are in for another exciting NBA season.

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