SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Isaiah Thomas showed he is still a potent scorer, pouring in 40 points in his return to the NBA G League. The two-time NBA All-Star was activated by the Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday and shot 13 for 28 from the field in their 122-115 loss to the Valley Suns. Thomas, a 5-foot-9 guard, is still hoping for a return to the NBA after playing six games for the Phoenix Suns late in the 2023-24 season. He earned that opportunity after averaging 32.5 points in four games for the Stars. Thomas played in 556 games during his 12 NBA seasons and in 2016-17 finished fifth in the voting for the NBA’s MVP award.

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