Mike Thomas
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Mike Thomas

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
UMass Dartmouth
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts

Experience

Mike Thomas is a veteran sports reporter covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Boston Celtics.

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Mike is a New England Newspaper and Press Association award-winning columnist, who spent 23 years with The Herald News in Fall River, Massachusetts — including 16 years as sports editor.

Mike also covered the NFL and NBA as a staff writer at Sportscasting from 2020 to 2023.

Education

Mike Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in English/writing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Latest Articles From Mike Thomas

  • Celtics Reporter Surprised & ‘Encouraged’ by Kristaps Porzingis Updates

    Kristaps Porzingis injury has Boston Celtics reporter both surprised and "encouraged" after practice session.

  • Charles Barkley Still Demanding $5K for Role in Infamous Larry Bird vs. Dr. J Brawl

  • For Kristaps Porzingis, the Smiles Cover Up the Hurt as Celtics Advance

  • Former Celtics Star Explains Why He Appreciates Larry Bird Even More After Latest Encounter

  • Lakers Legend Reluctantly Chooses Larry Bird Over LeBron James

  • After Brushing Off Celtics, Jimmy Butler’s Prediction Goes Woefully Bad

    Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler made a Game 3 prediction against the Boston Celtics that didn't turn out so well.

  • Celtics Star Kristaps Porzingis Makes Promise After Ugly Game 2 Outing

  • A Stunned Charles Barkley Asks Question Celtics Fans Want Answered After Embarrassing Loss

  • The 1986 Celtics Had 5 HOFers, and Bill Walton ‘Shocked’ There Isn’t a 6th

  • Boston Celtics Unshaken Against Dirty, Delusional Miami Heat

  • Jrue Holiday Uses 2 Words to Describe Key to Celtics Playoff Basketball

    Expect Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics to be mentally tough as they make their way through the postseason.

  • Here’s Why the Playoffs Will Be Different for the Boston Celtics in 2024

  • Celtics Legend Makes Plea as Team Bids Farewell on Emotional Mike Gorman Day

  • Joe Mazzulla’s Explanation of Effort Shouldn’t Sit Well With Celtics Fans

  • Joe Mazzulla Opens up on Officiating After Celtics’ Free-Throw Debacle vs. Bucks

  • Boston Celtics React to Bizarre Record-Setting Night Against Bucks

  • Kristaps Porzingis Gushes Over Celtics Playoff Opportunity — With a Warning

  • John Calipari Leaving Kentucky Creates Plenty of Brad Stevens Chatter

  • LeBron James Weighs in on Controversial Women’s Final 4 Foul, Gets Roasted

  • Kristaps Porzingis Talks Invincibility as Celtics Gear for Playoffs

    Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics have six regular-season games left to get ready for the NBA's second season.

  • Hall of Fame Broadcaster Has Boston Celtics Hanging Banner 18

  • Legendary Celtics Reporter Points Out Overshadowed Brad Stevens Move

  • The Celtics Are Saying the Right Things, But Do They Really Mean Them?

  • Getting ‘Punched In the Mouth’ Is Just What the Boston Celtics Need

  • Angry Bob Ryan Goes On Tirade Aimed at Celtics Star Jayson Tatum

    Legendary Boston sportswriter Bob Ryan called out Celtics star Jayson Tatum after blowing a 30-point lead to the Atlanta Hawks.

  • Who Is Responsible for the Celtics’ Late-Game Woes?

  • Did Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Mess Up Your Parlay? Here’s His Response

  • Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Lingering Injury

  • Paul Pierce Puts Keyshawn Johnson in His Place Over ‘Concerns’ With Celtics

  • Kristaps Porzingis Offers Simple Advice After Celtics’ Ugly Loss to Hawks

    Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics saw their nine-game win streak end after blowing a 30-point lead to the Atlanta Hawks.