<P> On August 22 , 2017 , Thomas was traded , along with Jae Crowder , Ante Žižić , and the Brooklyn Nets ' unprotected 2018 first - round draft pick , to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving . However , during the post-trade physical examination by Cleveland staff , concerns were raised about the health of Thomas ' previously injured hip . As a result , eight days after the deal was announced , the Celtics agreed to send the Cavaliers a 2020 second - round draft pick via the Miami Heat to complete the trade . It was later reported that Thomas had been playing with a number of secondary issues in his hip , such as a loss of cartilage and some arthritis , for a number of seasons . On September 25 , 2017 , the Cavaliers deemed him a possibility of playing by the end of the year . On December 21 , 2017 , Thomas scrimmaged with the Canton Charge of the NBA G League and dressed for the first time since joining the Cavaliers , suiting up but not playing against the Chicago Bulls . On January 2 , 2018 , Thomas made his long - awaited debut for the Cavaliers , scoring 17 points in 19 minutes off the bench in a 127 -- 110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers . A day later , Thomas returned to TD Garden . Although he did not play in the Cavaliers ' 102 -- 88 loss to the Celtics , Thomas received a standing ovation from the Celtics ' fans . On January 6 , he had 19 points and four assists in his second appearance and first start of the season in a 131 -- 127 win over the Orlando Magic . On January 20 , he scored a season - high 24 points in a 148 -- 124 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder . </P>
<P> On August 22 , 2017 , Thomas was traded , along with Jae Crowder , Ante Žižić , and the Brooklyn Nets ' unprotected 2018 first - round draft pick , to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving . However , during the post-trade physical examination by Cleveland staff , concerns were raised about the health of Thomas ' previously injured hip . As a result , eight days after the deal was announced , the Celtics agreed to send the Cavaliers a 2020 second - round draft pick via the Miami Heat to complete the trade . It was later reported that Thomas had been playing with a number of secondary issues in his hip , such as a loss of cartilage and some arthritis , for a number of seasons . On September 25 , 2017 , the Cavaliers deemed him a possibility of playing by the end of the year . On December 21 , 2017 , Thomas scrimmaged with the Canton Charge of the NBA G League and dressed for the first time since joining the Cavaliers , suiting up but not playing against the Chicago Bulls . On January 2 , 2018 , Thomas made his long - awaited debut for the Cavaliers , scoring 17 points in 19 minutes off the bench in a 127 -- 110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers . A day later , Thomas returned to TD Garden . Although he did not play in the Cavaliers ' 102 -- 88 loss to the Celtics , Thomas received a standing ovation from the Celtics ' fans . On January 6 , he had 19 points and four assists in his second appearance and first start of the season in a 131 -- 127 win over the Orlando Magic . On January 20 , he scored a season - high 24 points in a 148 -- 124 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder . </P>
when did isaiah thomas go to the cavs
when did isaiah thomas go to the cavs
August 22 , 2017
August 22 , 2017