Isaiah Thomas: Hip surgeon says Nuggets guard could have lingering issues

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July 22 (UPI) -- Dr. Derek Ochiai -- a leading board-certified hip arthroscopic surgeon and sports medicine expert in Arlington, Va. -- told UPI that Denver Nuggets star Isaiah Thomas could have lingering issues with his hip, despite undergoing surgery in March. Thomas, 29, played in just 32 games last season for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers due to the ailment. He opted not to have surgery during the 2017 offseason with the Boston Celtics, despite dealing with a labrum tear. Thomas was traded to the Cavaliers in August, but did not make his debut for the team until Jan. 2 as he attempted to rehab the injury. He was traded to the Lakers a month later. Thomas' hip issues flared

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