INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Isaiah Thomas won’t start the season playing for the Cavaliers, and the All-Star point guard’s return to the floor remains mysterious.
Acquired last week in a blockbuster trade with Boston, Thomas did not address any specific questions on Thursday about a serious hip injury that prematurely ended his inspirational playoff run last season in the Eastern Conference finals.
Dressed smartly in a wine-colored sport coat for his introductory news conference, Thomas immediately deferred to Cavs general manager Koby Altman when asked about his hip and a timetable for his return.
“We’re not going to rush it at all,” said Altman, who soon grew weary of follow-up questions about Thomas’ condition.