With Isaiah Thomas, you have to admire his innate desire to play basketball. It never wanes. Motivates him every day. Keeps him dreaming. On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the former University of Washington guard -- a 13-season NBA veteran and who will turn 36 years old on Feb.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Isaiah Thomas showed he is still a potent scorer, pouring in 40 points Tuesday night 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 and had eight assists in their 122-115 loss to the Valley Suns.

Recently, former NBA All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas joined the Salt Lake City Stars, the NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz. Thomas is aiming for a comeback to the league and his journey starts in the G League.