While his status for the 2019-20 season opener remains unclear, Isaiah Thomas’ health appears to be trending in a positive direction.
The Washington Wizards guard has been on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery on his left thumb in mid-September. Thomas, who hurt the thumb during a workout, made light of the incident at the time.
Hurt my damn thumb tryna play defense… Never again lol never again!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 19, 2019
Head coach Scott Brooks says Thomas fully returned to practice Sunday, nothing he’s in “pretty good” shape ahead of the Wizards’ season opener Wednesday night, according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz.
Isaiah Thomas went through full practice today. Brooks said he’s in “pretty good” shape. Sounds like playing Wednesday in the opener is a legit possibility.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) October 20, 2019
Check out some footage of him from Sunday’s practice:
Per Coach Brooks, Isaiah Thomas (left thumb) returned to practice today in full. #RepTheDistrict | @isaiahthomas pic.twitter.com/wMqRTDrX6r
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 20, 2019
Could he be ready for Opening Night? Only time will tell.