Clippers waive Thomas after acquiring him in Morris trade
The Los Angeles Clippers have waived point guard Isaiah Thomas, reports The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Thomas, 31, was traded from the Washington Wizards in a three-team swap ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, with former first-round pick Jerome Robinson heading to Washington. The focal point of the deal, however, was the Clippers' acquisition of forward Marcus Morris Sr. from the New York Knicks.
The two-time All-Star saw mixed results in 40 appearances with the Wizards. He's shooting a career-best 41.3% on 3-pointers, and his 12.2 points per game are an improvement on last season's career-worst rate of 8.1.
However, Thomas' production is still miles away from the lofty heights of the 2016-17 season, when he scored 28.9 points per game and was named to the All-NBA second team as a member of the Boston Celtics.
He also contributed to the Wizards' league-worst defense. With Thomas on the floor, the team allowed a porous 120.2 points per 100 possessions; when he sat, the defensive rating improved to 112.5.