Isaiah Thomas Injury: Updates on Suns Star's Ankle and Return

Phoenix Suns point guard Isaiah Thomas is expected to return Friday night against the Pistons after missing the past eight games.

Continue for updates.

Friday, Dec. 12

Thomas Expected to Play Friday

Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press has the latest on Thomas:

Saturday, Dec. 6

Thomas Remains Out Against Rockets

Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune provides an update on Thomas' status:

Sunday, Nov. 30

Thomas Out vs. Magic

The Suns have confirmed Isaiah Thomas' status for tonight's game against the Orlando Magic:

Friday, Nov. 28

Thomas Out vs. Nuggets

AZCentral.com's Paul Coro has the latest on Thomas:

Thomas Suffering From Ankle Injury

Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic revealed Thomas' status:

Suns coach Jeff Hornacek spoke about Thomas' injury, via Coro:

Thomas, 25, has played a key role for the Suns off the bench this season. He has averaged 15.5 points and 4.1 assists per game and has been surging recently with at least 16 points in his last three games.      

ESPN Stats & Info notes how productive he's been this year:

Luckily for the Suns, they have plenty of depth at the point guard position, including Goran Dragic and Tyler Ennis.

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