CLEVELAND — Isaiah Thomas is one big step closer to joining the Cavaliers.
Cleveland assigned the All-Star point guard to its Canton G-League team so he could practice and scrimmage with the Charge on Thursday, a significant development in his recovery from a torn labrum in his right hip. Thomas was scheduled to work out at the Cavs' training facility in Independence.
On Wednesday, Thomas said how his body responds from the stress of 5-on-5 scrimmages will determine how soon he'll be able to make his debut with Cleveland. He's been sidelined since aggravating a hip injury in the playoffs last season with the Boston Celtics.