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

  • 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

    The Boston Celtics set a bizarre free-throw record in a loss to the Bucks. In fact, the teams also combined for a record-setting mark.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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

    While Jayson Tatum is considered the franchise player for the Celtics, ESPN's Tim Legler pointed out how much Jaylen Brown has stepped up.