Brooklyn waived Cam Thomas right after the NBA trade deadline
The Brooklyn Nets they give up their guard Cam Thomasfirst reported by ESPN and confirmed by ClutchPoints. Thomas will now be granted free agency and will be able to sign with the team of his choice.
The future of Thomas Nets was in questionn since the offseason, when he failed to sign a contract extension and signed his $6 million qualifying offer. The fifth-year guard reportedly turned down a two-year, $30 million contract with a team option. He also turned down a one-year, $9.5 million contract, which would have required him to waive his no-trade clause.
With its no-trade clause still intact, Thomas would have to agree to any trade before the Thursday 15:00 deadline.
Cam Thomas hit free agency after being waived by the Nets at the trade deadline
Thomas has shown elite scoring ability during his tenure with the Nets, averaging 21.4 points on .434/.353/.860 shooting. However, his defensive struggles and playmaking limitations prevented Brooklyn from committing to him long-term.
Thomas is on average 3.1 assists per game over the past three seasons despite topping the NBA in usage rate. The Nets’ defense has been outscored by 6.7 points per 100 possessions during his minutes this season, the ninth-worst mark among the 85 guards who have played over 500 minutes, according to CleaningTheGlass.
Brooklyn’s most successful stretch this season came after Thomas was sidelined with a hamstring injury, his fourth of the past year. The Nets started 0-7 with the NBA’s worst defensive rating with Thomas as the starter. However, they posted a 9-12 record with the sixth-best defense in the NBA after his hamstring injury.
Thomas moved to Brooklyn’s bench upon his return. He’s averaging 12.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 39.8 percent shooting from the field and 30.6 percent from three over his last 16 appearances.
The former first round pick will now look for his next opportunity. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have expressed interest in Thomas during the last week.
2026-02-05 20:24:00
