MARCH 22: The Hornets have officially signed Thomas for the rest of the season, the team announced today in a press release.
MARCH 21: Veteran guard Isaiah Thomas will sign with the Hornets for the remainder of the season, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets.
Charlotte signed Thomas to a pair of 10-day contracts, the second of which was set to expire after Monday’s victory over New Orleans. He’ll now receive a standard contract, likely for the prorated veteran’s minimum.
Thomas had 15 points in 14 minutes off the bench on Monday. That was Thomas’ fifth double-digit scoring outing in seven games with the Hornets.
Overall, he’s averaging 9.9 PPG for his latest team. He has also made a strong impression as a locker room voice and mentor to the team’s young guards. Charlotte has a 7-2 record since Thomas’ arrival.
The 33-year-old also played for the Lakers and Mavericks this season under the hardship exception. The Hornets have an open 15-man roster spot and won’t need to make another roster move to retain Thomas.
Good for IT
Hallelujah, a well deserved outcome for a player with heart!!!
He is the name you bring up when people talk about guaranteed contracts . He also proves regardless of what owners say it always a business for almost of them. Loved one minute injury next thrown on scrap heap.
Well…yeah. That’s how it works.
Ya as was said at the time of him initially signing, they needed his scoring/shooting at guard off the bench, and he has been a good fit for them, as well as playing very well himself
His D has looked better too. He was offered a contact it was not to his liking he wanted a Brinks truck and ended up with a dump truck.
Yes, Borrego is drooling over IT’s D. He’s making it really hard for opposing teams. Hopefully his D hits its peak as he nears the climax of the season.
Damn dude