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

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

    Boston Celtics stars Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis admit that sometimes it's good for their team to face adversity late in the season.

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

  • 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

    The Boston Celtics blew a 30-point lead against the Atlanta Hawks, but Paul Pierce said he is in no way concerned about his former team.

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

  • Celtics Reserve Luke Kornet Reveals Simple Secret to Recent Success

  • Celtics Champ Shares Conversation With Emotional Joe Mazzulla About Banner 18

  • Patrick Beverley Teaches Boston Celtics Fans a Lesson in Respect

  • Loss to Celtics Pumps Up Plenty of Milwaukee Bucks Fans

    Some Milwaukee Bucks are feeling pretty good after their team's recent loss to the high-powered Boston Celtics.

  • Are the Celtics Jayson Tatum’s Team? ESPN Analyst Offers Interesting Perspective

  • Kristaps Porzingis Makes Bold Statement Regarding Celtics’ Success

  • Derrick White the Celtics’ Stat-Padding Guard? ‘I Didn’t Like It’

  • Sam Hauser’s Teammates Pushed Him To Break Record Set by Unlikely Celtics Star

  • Boston Celtics Duo Becomes Unlikely Tandem to Make NBA History

  • Like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Celtics Guard Derrick White Thriving After Opportunity

  • Jaylen Brown Says 1 Quote Helped Fuel Personal Turnaround From a Year Ago

  • Charles Barkley Kicks the Chicago Bulls When They’re Down

  • Without Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics Have a Strong Backup Plan

    Boston Celtics backup center Luke Kornet has come up big lately in the absence of starter Kristaps Porzingis.

  • Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Agree the Celtics’ Biggest Threat in East Isn’t the Bucks

  • Derrick White’s Text to His Dad Set Tone for 3-Pointer Barrage

  • Cedric Maxwell Explains Selfish Reason He Doesn’t Want Celtics vs. Nuggets Finals

  • Celtics Have Cleaned Up the Serious Problem That Hindered 2022 Title Hopes

  • Nikola Jokic Has Reached Larry Bird Level, Says Celtics’ Sportswriting Legend

    Boston Globe sportswriting legend Bob Ryan says Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has reached Larry Bird level.

  • Kevin Durant Makes Eye-Opening Statements On, Off Court vs. Boston Celtics

  • Despite Season Sweep, Nikola Jokic Explains Why the Celtics Are the Best in the NBA

  • Skip Bayless Harshly Sums Up Jayson Tatum With 3-Word Dig

  • Nikola Jokic’s Latest Outing Could Spell Doom for the Boston Celtics

  • 19 Was Not the Number the Celtics Wanted In Crunch Time vs. Cavs

    Jayson Tatum dancing with the basketball on the final possession didn't do the Boston Celtics any favors against the Cavaliers.