Thomas will start Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old will make his first start of the season with the Rockets still extremely short-handed. Thomas has averaged 20.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals in 28.7 minutes through three appearances since signing a 10-day contract last week.