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

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

    Boston Celtics Derrick White uncharacteristically did a little stat chasing during a 119-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

  • 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

    TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley made some noise by kicking the Chicago Bulls when they were down after losing to the LA Clippers.

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

  • 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

    The Boston Celtics have cleaned up a serious problem that could pave the way to an NBA championship in 2024.

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

  • 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

  • Embarrassing Loss Looms Large Ahead of Celtics’ Biggest Showdown

  • Celtics Are ‘Teasing Their Fandom,’ Says Former Boston Reporter

  • Celtics Key Reserve Explains Unique Role Off the Bench

    As a sharp-shooting forward coming off the bench, third-year NBA player Sam Hauser has a tough role for the Boston Celtics.

  • Steph Curry Quickly Set the Tone of How Warriors Would Fare vs. Scorching Celtics

  • Jaylen Brown Sends Clear Message to Rest of NBA After Celtics Crush Warriors

  • Return of Kyrie Irving Spices Up Already-Potent Celtics vs. Mavs Meeting

  • 3-Time NBA Champ Thinks Joe Mazzulla Could Be Key to Celtics Championship

  • Brad Stevens’ Analysis of Kristaps Porzingis Should Fire Up Celtics Fans

    Boston Celtics star center Kristaps Porzingis just might be entering his prime, according to team president Brad Stevens.

  • Xavier Tillman Opens Up About ‘Interesting’ 1st Impression With Celtics

  • Larry Bird Recalls Defying Doctor’s Orders After Suffering Playoff Concussion

  • Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Laughs Off Udonis Haslem’s Tough-Guy Talk

  • Former Celtics Star Offers Quick Fix to NBA All-Star Game: ‘Nothing But a Layup Drill’

  • Larry Bird Fires Jab at Isiah Thomas When Reminiscing About Famous 1987 Steal

    Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird recently gave some advice to Isiah Thomas that he should've used back in 1987.