Isaiah Thomas hopes to play at least 1 more season

Former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas is hoping for a last chance in the league. The 36-year-old told TMZ Sports in a recent video that he remains committed to returning to the NBA and wants to play at least one more season before retiring from the game.

“Do I still want to play? Yes, I want to play at least one more year,” Thomas said. “I’m staying fit, I’m staying in touch with a few teams, but I’m just playing by ear – I’m making sure I stay fit while I can still play at a high level, but I know there are other things going on.”

Thomas, who last appeared in the NBA during the 2023-24 season with the Phoenix Sunshas spent the past two seasons maintaining his fitness and staying in touch with teams that could use the veteran’s presence.

“My body is amazing. I’m healthy. I’m only 36 years old – I’ve got a few more years to play, but ideally I’d like to play one more year,” Thomas said.

He added that he remains focused solely on returning to the NBA, rather than exploring opportunities overseas.

“Yeah, the NBA for sure,” Thomas said.

Isaiah Thomas wants to play at least one more NBA season, with several teams interested pic.twitter.com/VENHOTKSn8A

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When asked which teams he was in contact with, Thomas declined to give details.

“No, it’s a real insight,” he said. “So, just a few NBA teams.”

Isaiah Thomas is looking to revive his NBA career as he commits to another season

Thomas, a two-time All-Star, had one of the most inspiring careers in the league after being selected with the 60th and final pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. His lieutenant she peaked during the 2016-17 season with the Boston Celticswhen he pulled off one of the most impressive individual campaigns in recent franchise history.

That year, Thomas averaged 28.9 points, 5.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from three-point range in 76 games. He led Celtics to a 53-29 record, first seed in the Eastern Conference and a trip to the conference finalswhere they ended up falling to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. Thomas finished fifth in MVP voting that season.

Since then, injuries have derailed what was once a promising trajectory. After hip surgery in 2017. Thomas bounced between multiple teams, including the Cleveland CavaliersLos Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets.

During his short stint with the Suns in 2023-24, Thomas appeared in six games, averaging 1.3 points per contest in limited minutes while shooting 50 percent from three-point range.

Despite this, his confidence remains high and his desire to compete has not faded.

Once one of the NBA’s most elite scorers, Thomas continues to hope for another chance to end his story on his own terms. “I stay ready,” he said. “While I can still play at a high level.”