It's been a long road back for veteran guard Isaiah Thomas. After establishing himself as one of the NBA's top scoring threats, injuries have limited him to playing sparingly the past four seasons. Finally healthy, the 32-year-old has been working to get another chance.

After an impressive performance Wednesday night in his G-League debut, Isaiah Thomas has found that next opportunity. According to a report from NBA Insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, the LA Lakers have signed Thomas to a 10-day contract under the hardship exemption.

The move comes as Russell Westbrook became the latest Laker to enter health and safety protocols for COVID, according to a subsequent report from Charania. Los Angeles could use the scoring punch and depth Thomas might be able to provide. Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Monk were already in the protocols.

The move is a rapid promotion for Thomas, a two-time All-Star who signed a contract with the G-League's Grand Rapids Gold earlier this week.