.jpg) Canaan withCrvena zvezda in 2024 | |
| No. 3 – Crvena zvezda | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | KLS ABA League EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1991-05-21)May 21, 1991 (age 34) Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Biloxi (Biloxi, Mississippi) |
| College | Murray State (2009–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Houston Rockets |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2015 | Houston Rockets |
| 2013–2015 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2015–2016 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2016–2017 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2017 | Houston Rockets |
| 2017 | Northern Arizona Suns |
| 2017–2018 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2019 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2019–2020 | Stockton Kings |
| 2020–2022 | UNICS Kazan |
| 2022 | Galatasaray |
| 2022–2024 | Olympiacos |
| 2024–present | Crvena zvezda |
| Career highlights | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Isaiah Andre Canaan (pronounced Cannon; born May 21, 1991) is an American professionalbasketball player forCrvena zvezda Meridianbet[1] of theABA League and theEuroLeague. He was anAll-American college player for theMurray State Racers.
Canaan, a 6'0" guard fromBiloxi, Mississippi, went toMurray State after leadingBiloxi High School to the 5AMississippi state championship as a senior.[2] Canaan had an instant impact for the Racers, as he averaged 10.4points per game and led the Racers in three-point percentage at .485 as a freshman in the2009–10 season. He was named 2010Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) freshman of the year as the Racers went 17–1 in OVC play, winning the league. They also won the2010 OVC tournament. Canaan was named tournament MVP as he scored 16 points off the bench for the Racers in the final.[3] Murray State went on to knock off 4-seededVanderbilt in theNCAA tournament, before losing to eventual national runner-upButler 54–52 in the second round.
In his sophomore year, Canaan raised his scoring average to 11.7 points per game and was named to the first team All-OVC team. He led the Racers to their second straight OVC regular-season championship. Though they lost in the2011 OVC tournament, the Racers again went to the postseason in the form of the2011 National Invitation Tournament.
As a junior, Canaan and the Racers had a breakout season. Canaan was named to the preseason All-OVC team. Led by Canaan, Murray State began the season with a school and conference record 23 straight wins. Included was a2011 Great Alaska Shootout tournament championship, as Canaan was named MVP, scoring 36 in the tournament final.[4] Canaan, the Racers' leading scorer, was named to the finalist lists for theBob Cousy Award[5] and theOscar Robertson Award.[6]
On February 17, 2018, Murray State retired Canaan's number 3 jersey.[7]
Canaan was selected 34th overall in the2013 NBA draft by theHouston Rockets.[8] On July 15, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Rockets.[9] During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with theRio Grande Valley Vipers of theNBA Development League.[10]
On February 3, 2014, Canaan was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[11]
On November 26, 2014, Canaan scored a career high 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the 102–89 win over the Sacramento Kings.[12] Two days later, Cannan left the game against theLos Angeles Clippers with a left ankle sprain and didn't return. At the time he left the injury, he was the Rockets leading scorer with 13 points. As a result of the injury, he was required to wear a walking boot and use crutches. After being forced to sit out for a few weeks to heal, he was reassigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on January 11, 2015, while he continued his recovery.[13] On January 26, 2015, he was recalled by the Rockets after averaging 21.0 points, 8.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.[14]
On February 19, 2015, Canaan was traded, along with a 2015 second-round draft pick, to thePhiladelphia 76ers in exchange forK. J. McDaniels.[15] Three days later, he made his debut for the 76ers as the team's starting point guard. In 29 minutes of action, he recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in a 103–98 loss to the Orlando Magic.[16] On March 4, 2015, he recorded career highs of 31 points and eight three-pointers in a 123–118 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.[17]
On March 21, 2016, Canaan made three three-pointers against theIndiana Pacers, giving him 158 for the 2015–16 season and breaking a tie withAllen Iverson for No. 5 on the franchise's single-season list.[18] On April 8, 2016, he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn labrum in his left shoulder.[19]
On July 20, 2016, Canaan signed with theChicago Bulls.[20] In2016–17, Canaan appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.56 steals in 15.2 minutes per game. He shot .364 from the field, .266 from three-point range and .909 from the free throw line. Canaan made his first career postseason appearance on April 23, 2017, against theBoston Celtics and logged his first career playoff start on April 26.[21] On June 30, 2017, he was waived by the Bulls.[21]
On September 24, 2017, Canaan signed with theOklahoma City Thunder.[22] He was waived by the Thunder on October 14 after appearing in three preseason games.[23] On October 24, 2017, Canaan signed with theHouston Rockets.[24] He was waived by the Rockets four days later after appearing in one game.[25]
On December 12, 2017, Canaan was acquired by theNorthern Arizona Suns of theNBA G League.[26] The next day, he was called up by thePhoenix Suns, after Phoenix received an injury hardship exemption.[27] He made his debut with Phoenix on December 16, scoring 15 points and making three game-winning free throws with six seconds left in a 108–106 win over theMinnesota Timberwolves.[28] Two days later, he scored 17 points in a 97–91 win over theDallas Mavericks.[29] With seven assists against Minnesota and six against Dallas,[30] Canaan became the first player in Suns history to come off the bench and have at least 15 points and five assists in their first two games with the team.[31] On December 23, 2017, the Suns retained him for the rest of the season.[32] On January 31, 2018, Canaan fractured his left ankle while driving to the rim in the first quarter of their game against the Mavericks.[33] He was subsequently waived by the Suns on February 8.[34]
On August 3, 2018, Canaan re-signed with the Phoenix Suns.[35] In the Suns' season opener on October 17, 2018, Canaan got the start at point guard and had eight points, six rebounds and seven assists in a 121–100 win over theDallas Mavericks.[36][37] On November 14, he had 19 points and made all five of his 3-pointers in a 116–96 win over theSan Antonio Spurs.[38] Canaan began the season as the team's starting point guard before coachIgor Kokoškov movedDevin Booker to the point and inserted rookieMikal Bridges into the starting lineup.[39] On November 28, he was waived by the Suns.[40] Kokoškov noted that it "was a business decision" to waive Canaan.[39]
On January 30, 2019, Canaan signed a 10-day contract with theMinnesota Timberwolves.[41] On February 11, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Timberwolves.[42] Following the expiration of his second 10-day contract, the Timberwolves decided not to sign Canaan for the rest of the season.[43]
On February 25, 2019, Canaan signed a 10-day contract with theMilwaukee Bucks,[44] but was released on March 3.[45]
On August 22, 2019, Canaan signed withShandong Golden Stars of theCBA.[46]
On December 7, 2019, theStockton Kings had acquired the returning right of Canaan with a third-round draft pick in the2020 NBA G League draft from theAustin Spurs for the returning rights ofCameron Reynolds and a second-round draft pick in the 2020 NBA G League Draft.[47] Canaan made his Stockton debut on December 13, 2019. On January 19, 2020, Canaan scored 32 points and had six assists in a loss to theAgua Caliente Clippers.[48]
On July 19, 2020, Canaan signed withUNICS Kazan of theVTB United League and theEuroCup.[49] He averaged 14.2 points and 2.7 assists per game. Canaan re-signed with the team on July 7, 2021.[50] He left the team in early 2022 due to the2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[51][52]
On March 31, 2022, he signed withGalatasaray Nef of theBasketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[53] During his 12 appearances in Turkish BSL he averaged 11.3 points, 2.2 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per game.
On 8 July 2022, Canaan signed a two-year (1+1) deal withOlympiacos of theGreek Basket League and theEuroLeague.[54] On 5 July 2023, Olympiacos picked up the option in their mutual contract and Canaan remained with the club.
On September 29, 2025, Canaan suffered an injury to theACL during the first half of the VTB Supercup game against Dubai.[55]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance index rating |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Houston | 22 | 0 | 11.5 | .356 | .327 | .724 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .4 | .2 | 4.6 |
| 2014–15 | Houston | 25 | 9 | 14.8 | .405 | .381 | .762 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .6 | — | 6.2 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 12 | 25.9 | .377 | .364 | .846 | 2.5 | 3.1 | .7 | .1 | 12.6 | |
| 2015–16 | Philadelphia | 77 | 39 | 25.5 | .360 | .363 | .833 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .7 | .2 | 11.0 |
| 2016–17 | Chicago | 39 | 0 | 25.5 | .364 | .266 | .909 | 1.3 | .9 | .6 | .0 | 4.6 |
| 2017–18 | Houston | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | — | — | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Phoenix | 19 | 1 | 22.0 | .382 | .333 | .902 | 2.3 | 4.0 | .8 | .1 | 9.1 | |
| 2018–19 | Phoenix | 19 | 15 | 26.5 | .395 | .347 | .750 | 2.6 | 3.3 | .6 | — | 7.5 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 1 | 13.5 | .379 | .368 | 1.000 | .7 | 2.7 | .3 | .1 | 4.7 | |
| Milwaukee | 4 | 0 | 7.8 | .333 | .400 | .000 | 1.0 | .8 | — | .3 | 1.5 | |
| Career | 235 | 77 | 20.4 | .371 | .351 | .836 | 1.9 | 1.9 | .6 | .1 | 8.1 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chicago | 3 | 2 | 31.7 | .500 | .357 | .667 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | — | 11.7 |
| Career | 3 | 2 | 31.7 | .500 | .357 | .667 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | — | 11.7 | |
| * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | UNICS | 24 | 2 | 23.9 | .410 | .410 | .816 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .5 | .2 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| 2022–23 | Olympiacos | 39 | 36 | 16.1 | .390 | .382 | .667 | 1.0 | .9 | .6 | .1 | 6.3 | 3.4 |
| 2023–24 | 41* | 41* | 23.0 | .462 | .425 | .882 | 1.2 | 1.4 | .9 | .1 | 11.1 | 8.4 | |
| 2024–25 | Crvena zvezda | 35 | 8 | 21.0 | .412 | .383 | .864 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .6 | .0 | 10.0 | 7.6 |
| Career | 138 | 87 | 20.4 | .426 | .402 | .837 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .7 | .1 | 9.6 | 6.3 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | UNICS | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | .404 | .356 | .944 | 2.9 | 3.1 | .9 | .0 | 14.1 | 12.1 |
| Career | 24 | 21 | 27.0 | .404 | .356 | .944 | 2.9 | 3.1 | .9 | .0 | 14.1 | 12.1 | |
| Year | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 |  R. G. Valley Vipers | D-League | 18 | 34.0 | .437 | .369 | .811 | 4.0 | 8.2 | .7 | .2 | 21.8 |
| 2014–15 | R. G. Valley Vipers | D-League | 4 | 35.9 | .368 | .349 | .633 | 3.5 | 8.5 | .7 | — | 21.0 |
| 2017–18 | N. A. Suns | G League | 1 | 24.9 | .667 | .750 | .750 | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | 1.0 | 18.0 |
| 2019–20 | Stockton Kings | G League | 30 | 31.3 | .434 | .417 | .814 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 1.2 | .0 | 21.4 |
| 2020–21 |  UNICS | VTBUL | 24 | 26.3 | .422 | .418 | .877 | 2.6 | 2.4 | .4 | .2 | 14.3 |
| 2021–22 | UNICS | VTBUL | 12 | 21.1 | .420 | .440 | .813 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.2 | .1 | 12.7 |
| 2021–22 |  Galatasaray | TBSL | 12 | 22.5 | .421 | .432 | .700 | 1.9 | 2.2 | .6 | — | 11.3 |
| 2022–23 |  Olympiacos | GBL | 16 | 17.7 | .442 | .448 | .938 | 1.1 | 1.1 | .6 | — | 10.0 |
| 2023–24 | Olympiacos | GBL | 33 | 22.8 | .446 | .462 | .727 | 1.7 | 1.5 | .9 | .0 | 10.8 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Murray State | 36 | 0 | 20.4 | .498 | .482 | .778 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .9 | — | 10.4 |
| 2010–11 | Murray State | 32 | 20 | 28.1 | .416 | .403 | .744 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .1 | 11.7 |
| 2011–12 | Murray State | 33 | 33 | 33.7 | .468 | .456 | .837 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | .1 | 19.0 |
| 2012–13 | Murray State | 31 | 30 | 36.5 | .431 | .370 | .822 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 1.5 | .1 | 21.8 |
| Career | 132 | 83 | 29.4 | .450 | .419 | .803 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .1 | 15.5 | |
Isaiah Canaan, coming back from a gruesome leg injury sustained on the same court last season, got the start at point guard.
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