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NBA: Lakers sign Isaiah Thomas from G League on 10-day contract
NBA: Lakers sign Isaiah Thomas from G League on 10-day contract
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Published Dec 17, 2021 06:33 AM PHT

Isaiah Thomas signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, mere days after he joined a G League team in a comeback effort, The Athletic reported.
Isaiah Thomas signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, mere days after he joined a G League team in a comeback effort, The Athletic reported.
The Lakers are signing Thomas under the hardship exemption.
The Lakers are signing Thomas under the hardship exemption.
Thomas signed with the Grand Rapids Gold, the G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, on Monday and scored 42 points in his team debut Wednesday.
Thomas signed with the Grand Rapids Gold, the G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, on Monday and scored 42 points in his team debut Wednesday.
Thomas also posted 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals in the game. He made 16-of-30 shots, including 5-of-14 3-pointers.
Thomas also posted 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals in the game. He made 16-of-30 shots, including 5-of-14 3-pointers.
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The 2-time All-Star guard played in only 3 NBA games last season, averaging 7.7 points per game with the New Orleans Pelicans.
The 2-time All-Star guard played in only 3 NBA games last season, averaging 7.7 points per game with the New Orleans Pelicans.
An All-NBA second-team selection in the 2016-17 season, Thomas enjoyed the best playing days of his career with the Celtics. In 179 appearances for Boston (2014-17), Thomas averaged 24.7 points, 6.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 44.3 percent from the floor and 36.8 percent from behind the 3-point arc.
An All-NBA second-team selection in the 2016-17 season, Thomas enjoyed the best playing days of his career with the Celtics. In 179 appearances for Boston (2014-17), Thomas averaged 24.7 points, 6.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 44.3 percent from the floor and 36.8 percent from behind the 3-point arc.
Off and on, the 5-foot-9 guard has battled a hip injury since being traded away from Boston in 2017 in a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers that sent Kyrie Irving to the Celtics.
Off and on, the 5-foot-9 guard has battled a hip injury since being traded away from Boston in 2017 in a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers that sent Kyrie Irving to the Celtics.
It will be Thomas' second stint with the Lakers. Cleveland traded Thomas to the Lakers in 2018 and he finished the season with them, averaging 15.6 points and 5.0 assists over 17 games.
It will be Thomas' second stint with the Lakers. Cleveland traded Thomas to the Lakers in 2018 and he finished the season with them, averaging 15.6 points and 5.0 assists over 17 games.
Thomas will be the latest high-profile name the Lakers have brought in, joining LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. His former Celtics teammate, Rajon Rondo, is also on the team.
Thomas will be the latest high-profile name the Lakers have brought in, joining LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. His former Celtics teammate, Rajon Rondo, is also on the team.
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Spikers' Turf: Cignal HD turns back gritty Savouge to stay unbeaten
Spikers' Turf: Cignal HD turns back gritty Savouge to stay unbeaten
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Published Feb 24, 2025 12:44 AM PHT

MANILA -- Cignal HD dug deep to complete a straight-sets victory against a gritty Savouge squad, 25-23, 27-25, 25-19, in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
MANILA -- Cignal HD dug deep to complete a straight-sets victory against a gritty Savouge squad, 25-23, 27-25, 25-19, in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The HD Spikers showcased their championship poise, overcoming errors and a determined challenge from the Spin Doctors to claim their second straight victory in the tournament organized by Sports Vision.
The HD Spikers showcased their championship poise, overcoming errors and a determined challenge from the Spin Doctors to claim their second straight victory in the tournament organized by Sports Vision.
After surviving back-to-back tight sets, including an extended second frame, the defending champions pulled away late in the third. A 4-0 closing run – spearheaded by Steven Rotter, JP Bugaoan, and Martin Bugaoan – turned a shaky 20-18 lead into a commanding six-point advantage.
After surviving back-to-back tight sets, including an extended second frame, the defending champions pulled away late in the third. A 4-0 closing run – spearheaded by Steven Rotter, JP Bugaoan, and Martin Bugaoan – turned a shaky 20-18 lead into a commanding six-point advantage.
Charlee Magpayo momentarily halted Cignal's momentum with a quick hit, but Wendel Miguel responded with a cross-court attack to seal the victory. The win was especially significant for the HD Spikers, who previously fell to Savouge in last year's Invitational Conference.
Charlee Magpayo momentarily halted Cignal's momentum with a quick hit, but Wendel Miguel responded with a cross-court attack to seal the victory. The win was especially significant for the HD Spikers, who previously fell to Savouge in last year's Invitational Conference.
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Cignal HD celebrates against Savouge during their game in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on February 23, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. PVL Media
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"Of course, I'm happy we won against Savouge. But it was a close match from start to finish," said Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor in Filipino.
"Of course, I'm happy we won against Savouge. But it was a close match from start to finish," said Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor in Filipino.
"We committed a lot of errors, especially in our service," he added, noting their 29 miscues. "Aside from those service errors, we also had some soft serves that allowed them to side-out more effectively."
"We committed a lot of errors, especially in our service," he added, noting their 29 miscues. "Aside from those service errors, we also had some soft serves that allowed them to side-out more effectively."
Former league MVP Jau Umandal, making his second straight start, led the HD Spikers with a game-high 17 points off 16 attacks while also contributing eight excellent receptions. Rotter and Miguel added 11 points apiece, while Owa Retamar tallied 11 excellent sets and chipped in three points.
Former league MVP Jau Umandal, making his second straight start, led the HD Spikers with a game-high 17 points off 16 attacks while also contributing eight excellent receptions. Rotter and Miguel added 11 points apiece, while Owa Retamar tallied 11 excellent sets and chipped in three points.
With the win, Cignal temporarily wrested solo control with the HD Spikers aiming for a third straight victory against the winless VNS-Laticrete Griffins on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
With the win, Cignal temporarily wrested solo control with the HD Spikers aiming for a third straight victory against the winless VNS-Laticrete Griffins on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Meanwhile, Savouge, which went toe-to-toe with Cignal throughout the match, dropped to a 1-1 record. No player from the Spin Doctors reached double digits, with Shawie Caritativo and Mark Calado finishing with eight and seven points, respectively. Caritativo also recorded 10 excellent receptions in the loss.
Meanwhile, Savouge, which went toe-to-toe with Cignal throughout the match, dropped to a 1-1 record. No player from the Spin Doctors reached double digits, with Shawie Caritativo and Mark Calado finishing with eight and seven points, respectively. Caritativo also recorded 10 excellent receptions in the loss.
Savouge looks to bounce back against Alpha Insurance on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Savouge looks to bounce back against Alpha Insurance on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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