Since finishing fifth in voting for the 2016-17 MVP Award, it has not been an easy past year for Isaiah Thomas. From suffering a hip injury to being traded twice, there is doubt surrounding the two-time All-Star.
With Thomas having season-ending surgery on March 28 and an expected return timetable of four months, it will likely have an impact on his upcoming free agency. As there are very few teams with cap space and in need of a point guard, Thomas may have to settle for less on a short-term contract.
Appearing on “Chris and Caron” on FOX Sports Radio, the 29-year-old confirmed a previous report that he is now pain-free and revealed the next steps in his recovery:
“The hip is doing great.