Collin Sexton, the lone Jazz core player playing on Tuesday, put up 30 efficient points in a performance that wasn't quite enough. Plus, thoughts on Cooper Flagg and more.

Going into Golden State knowing that Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are going to be watching from the sidelines would probably boost the spirit of any opponent. Well, unless you’re the Utah Jazz and you know you’ll be without Lauri Markkanen,

The Jazz have Sexton to thank for being close against Golden State on Tuesday. The 26-year-old guard led Utah with 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting and added four assists.

The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, announced today the activation of Isaiah Thomas from the team’s returning player rights. A two-time NBA All-Star (2016,

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.

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into the G League and rejoining the Utah Jazz's Salt Lake City affiliate, sources told ESPN.