Isaiah Thomas is attempting another NBA comeback, and got off to a great start in his G League debut for the Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday night.

SALT LAKE CITY — 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.

Thomas’ career has been a series of highs and lows, and his recent performance in the G League serves as a reminder of his talent.

Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer also received several mentions as a clear way for the extremely expensive defending champions to save money ahead of the stretch run. In a similar vein, several scouts and execs mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers,

While James was quick to squash the narrative that the Lakers' 117-96 win over the defending champion Celtics meant anything beyond a regular season victory in January, it's no secret that the Lakers have been on a heater as of late.

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.