CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 03: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk on the court during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on November 3, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the 128-122. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly considering voiding the Kyrie Irving trade with the Boston Celtics due to Isaiah Thomas’ injured hip.
The Cavs and Celtics completed a blockbuster deal for the ages just a few days ago, stealing the offeseason spotlight. Well, in a crazy turn of events, they stole the spotlight yet again, by Cleveland potentially voiding the trade. Isaiah Thomas injured his hip during last year’s playoffs, and it was significant enough that he was contemplating having surgery to repair it.
He ultimately decided not to receive the surgery, but that hasn’t exactly let him off the hook.
Thomas underwent a physical with the Cavs on Friday, and the team is reportedly considering voiding the deal and exploring other trades to deal the disgruntled Irving.
Both teams have the right to void a trade if any of the players involved fail a physical. There’s been no official word yet on if Thomas actually failed the physical, but all signs are certainly pointing to that dreaded outcome. This news is certainly a punch to the gut to Celtics fans, especially ones who were burning Thomas’ jersey just a few days ago.