Isiah Thomas' confidence in Stephon Marbury's return to the New York Knicks this season appears to be waning.
In a media availability at practice on Thursday, Thomas was asked if Marbury will return to the Knicks at all this season.
"I don't know," Thomas said.
A little more than 24 hours ago at the Knicks' morning shootaround in Orlando, Thomas said the Knicks are, "expecting Marbury back at some point in time this year."
Marbury has missed eight of the Knicks' last 12 games as he grieves the death of his father Don. Thomas and the Knicks have given Marbury as much time as he needs.