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The Cavaliers softened their stance on further compensation in the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade in talks with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, and Thomas told ESPN that his hip injury will not have a long-term impact on his career.
“I am not damaged. I’ll be back, and I’ll be the same player,” two-time All-Star point guard Thomas told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
“Maybe I am not going to be back as soon this season as everyone wants me to be, but I’m going to be back, and I’m going to be the same player again.