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The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas less than two months after signing him, ending his brief second stint after a strong 34-point debut and a declining role; the move frees a roster spot for forward Pete Nance and leaves Thomas in postseason limbo if another team claims him while Milwaukee looks ahead to decisions around Giannis Antetokounmpo's future.
Milwaukee Bucks waived Cam Thomas to promote Pete Nance to a multiyear contract. Thomas, on a minimum-salary deal for the rest of the season, averaged 10.6 PPG in 18 games with Milwaukee. If he clears waivers, he becomes a free agent but cannot play in the playoffs; Milwaukee would incur an $844,607 dead-money cap hit if he clears, and any team that claims him would inherit his cap hit.
Brooklyn shifted from a quick-win mindset to an asset-building plan at the trade deadline, waiving Cam Thomas (and Tyrese Martin) and making several small moves to add young players (Ochai Agbaji, Hunter Tyson, Josh Minott), exchange seconds, and send cash to create cap space. They acquired six future picks (two firsts, four seconds) and ended up younger, more athletic, with a higher payroll and about $20 million in dead money this season. The strategy centers on developing talent and using cap space to pursue a generational 2026 draft pick rather than chasing immediate wins, with the aim of landing a top prospect in the lottery.【Sources summarize Nets trades and waivers as part of a long-term rebuild plan】
The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Cam Thomas after the NBA trade deadline, ending his stint with the team as he hits free agency. After turning down two contract offers, Thomas signed the qualifying offer but remained sidelined by injuries and eventually lost his starting role, with little market interest cited as he searches for a new NBA home; Kevin Durant publicly supported Thomas during the process.
The piece reviews Cam Thomas’s time with the Nets, highlighting his scoring bursts and 40-point games while explaining that newer CBA rules, style differences, and concerns over winning led Brooklyn to hesitate on a long-term deal. Thomas chose a qualifying offer after turning down other offers, changed agents twice, and battled hamstring injuries, leaving both he and the Nets with a sense that his best days could lie ahead with a future team while his current era ends.
Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Cam Thomas after the trade deadline, allowing the 24-year-old to sign with another team for the rest of the season. The move signals the Nets don’t plan to keep him beyond this year despite his scoring ability (15.6 PPG this season; 24.0 PPG last season when healthy) and comes amid ongoing questions about his passing, defense and decision-making tied to his restricted free agency.
The Cavaliers are reportedly eyeing Brooklyn guard Cam Thomas to add scoring off the bench, with talks suggesting a possible trade via a $6.9M trade exception or other pieces; Thomas, a 24-year-old guard who averages 15.6 points and 3.1 assists in limited minutes, has durability questions and may not slide into minutes behind Donovan Mitchell/Harden and Dennis Schroder, making the move potentially part of a larger deal before Thursday's deadline.
Restricted free agent Cam Thomas has signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to stay with the Brooklyn Nets, avoiding a long-term deal and setting him up for unrestricted free agency in 2026. Despite injuries last season, Thomas showcased significant scoring ability, and his decision was influenced by the Nets' cap space and market conditions.
Cam Thomas expressed his desire to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets, highlighting his strong connection to the team and his improved performance in the 2023/24 season, despite limited games due to injuries. The Nets are likely to prioritize retaining him, given their significant cap space in free agency.
Cam Thomas expressed his desire to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets, emphasizing his strong connection to the team and his hometown, Virginia. As a restricted free agent, he is hopeful to stay with the Nets, especially since they are likely the only team with cap space to sign him this summer. Last season, Thomas averaged 24.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
Cam Thomas' role with the Brooklyn Nets could change under interim coach Kevin Ollie, who has emphasized the importance of defense and energy in addition to scoring. Thomas, averaging 21.2 points per game, faces uncertainty about his role and future contract talks as the Nets seek to improve their performance and make the playoffs amidst a coaching change and a string of losses.
Cam Thomas scores 40 points as the Brooklyn Nets defeat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 136-121. The Nets snapped a nine-game losing streak against the 76ers, with Philadelphia missing Joel Embiid due to injury. Thomas has been averaging 36.3 points in his last four games and capitalized on the defensive attention he drew. The 76ers were also without Tobias Harris, Nicolas Batum, DeAnthony Melton, and Robert Covington. The Nets' crisp ball movement and three-point shooting proved too much for the short-handed 76ers.
The Brooklyn Nets broke their worst slump of the season with a stunning 130-112 come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by Cam Thomas' game-high 33 points off the bench. The Nets, who had dropped 14 of their last 17 games, used a 29-11 third-quarter run to turn the game around and secure the much-needed win. The team's improved physicality and strong shooting performance were key factors in the victory, as they now look to carry the momentum into their upcoming game against the Clippers.
The Brooklyn Nets face a must-win situation against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff matchup. Despite being down 0-3, the Nets have a chance to win with Joel Embiid unavailable. Cam Johnson and Cam Thomas will be key players for the Nets, who need to lessen the workload of their starters. Nic Claxton was ejected after dunking on Embiid, who was having the best game of his career up to that point.
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 134-105 in their final regular season game, with both teams playing without their star players. Cam Thomas scored 46 points for the Nets, while Mac McClung led the 76ers with 20 points. The Nets will face the 76ers again in the first round of the NBA playoffs.