Fans could be getting their first look at Isaiah Thomas in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey in a matter of weeks.
The Vertical’s Shams Charania reported on Sunday night that Thomas is targeting the first week of January for his season debut.
Cavaliers All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas is targeting the first week of January for his season debut with Cleveland, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 18, 2017
Charania says Thomas believes he could play now but is going to wait a little longer to make sure he’s more recovered before playing.
Thomas has made significant progress from his hip injury, has confidence he could play now, but plan has been set to ensure he returns for long run this season. Cavaliers face Portland, Boston and Orlando in first week of January. https://t.co/Nea7J7GJzl
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 18, 2017
Thomas has not played this season for the Cavaliers due to his hip injury. Thomas suffered a hip injury last season and re-aggravated it during the playoffs. The Cavs were aware he would miss time when they acquired him from Boston, but his absence has been fairly lengthy.
The Cavs are 23-8 and have completely turned things around after beginning the season 5-7.
