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

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

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

Lakers Legend Reluctantly Chooses Larry Bird Over LeBron James

Lakers Legend Reluctantly Chooses Larry Bird Over LeBron James

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

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

Celtics Star Kristaps Porzingis Makes Promise After Ugly Game 2 Outing

Celtics Star Kristaps Porzingis Makes Promise After Ugly Game 2 Outing

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

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

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

Boston Celtics Unshaken Against Dirty, Delusional Miami Heat

Boston Celtics Unshaken Against Dirty, Delusional Miami Heat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boston Celtics React to Bizarre Record-Setting Night Against Bucks

Boston Celtics React to Bizarre Record-Setting Night Against Bucks

Kristaps Porzingis Gushes Over Celtics Playoff Opportunity — With a Warning

Kristaps Porzingis Gushes Over Celtics Playoff Opportunity — With a Warning

John Calipari Leaving Kentucky Creates Plenty of Brad Stevens Chatter

John Calipari Leaving Kentucky Creates Plenty of Brad Stevens Chatter

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

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

Kristaps Porzingis Talks Invincibility as Celtics Gear for Playoffs

Kristaps Porzingis Talks Invincibility as Celtics Gear for Playoffs

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Has Boston Celtics Hanging Banner 18

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Has Boston Celtics Hanging Banner 18

Legendary Celtics Reporter Points Out Overshadowed Brad Stevens Move

Legendary Celtics Reporter Points Out Overshadowed Brad Stevens Move

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Lingering Injury

Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Lingering Injury

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

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 Offers Simple Advice After Celtics’ Ugly Loss to Hawks

Celtics Reserve Luke Kornet Reveals Simple Secret to Recent Success

Celtics Reserve Luke Kornet Reveals Simple Secret to Recent Success

Celtics Champ Shares Conversation With Emotional Joe Mazzulla About Banner 18

Celtics Champ Shares Conversation With Emotional Joe Mazzulla About Banner 18

Patrick Beverley Teaches Boston Celtics Fans a Lesson in Respect

Patrick Beverley Teaches Boston Celtics Fans a Lesson in Respect