The Los Angeles Lakers will sign Isaiah Thomas from the Grand Rapids Gold on a 10-day contract under the hardship exception.

Thomas scored 42 points in his first game with the team.

The Lakers considered signing Thomas in the offseason. Thomas previously played for the Lakers during the 17-18 season. 

Isaiah Thomas' G League debut was a good one. Thomas scored 42 for the Grand Rapids Gold in their loss to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Thomas started at point guard and shot 16-of-30 from the floor. He also grabbed six rebounds, dished out eight assists and nabbed two steals. Teammate, and fellow NBA veteran, Lance Stephenson put up a triple-double of 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in the loss.

Thomas is hoping to use his time with the Gold to launch a return to the NBA. The plan is for Thomas to play in the upcoming G League Showcase, where every NBA team will have front office staff on-hand to scout G League players.

Isaiah Thomas signed with the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League, reportedly due to his relationship with head coach Jason Terry. Both Thomas and Terry are from the Seattle area.

The Gold are the G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, but a source tells Mike Singer of the Denver Post that "there's a slim chance he's ultimately going to get called up to the Nuggets."

Thomas will participate in the G League Showcase as he continues to attempt a return to the NBA.