Isaiah Thomas expresses interest in playing professional basketball overseas for one season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signaled an intention to continue his professional playing career overseas. The 37-year-old guard stated on social media that he wants to gain international experience and compete at a high level. Thomas last appeared in the NBA during the 2023-24 season with the Phoenix Suns and spent time in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars during the 2024-25 season. Despite his stated desire to lead a team in assists, his announcement drew significant skepticism from online observers regarding his ability to contribute in foreign leagues. The Boston Celtics previously hired Thomas to work as a professional and college scout. He played 556 games over 12 NBA seasons, including his career-best campaign with the Celtics in 2016-17 where he averaged 28.9 points per game.
- •Isaiah Thomas expressed his desire to play basketball overseas for one season.
- •Thomas last played six games for the Phoenix Suns in the 2023-24 season.
- •He played for the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League in 2024-25.
- •The Boston Celtics currently employ Thomas as a professional and college scout.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You Are Not LeBron,’ ‘Give It Up’ — NBA World Rolls Its Eyes As Isaiah Thomas Refuses To Abandon Dream of Extending Basketball Career
"Isaiah Thomas may have been away from the NBA for some time, but he isn’t ready to put his playing career behind him just yet. After spending the past season without a team, Thomas revealed that he is interested in playing overseas for a year, and fans were quick to question whether he can still dominate at the professional level.
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