Cam Thomas, now with the Milwaukee Bucks, reflected on his recent departure from the Brooklyn Nets, telling Stefan Bondy of The New York Post that the decision was rooted in a lack of trust. “That’s just who they are,” Thomas said, via Hoops Rumors. “They don’t believe in nobody.” He added that he did not dwell on the past and is focused on his current role in Milwaukee.
Thomas initially re-signed with the Nets on a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer on September 4, 2025. However, after the team acquired Josh Minott, they waived Thomas on February 5, 2026. The move allowed him to choose his next destination, and he signed a minimum-salary contract with the Bucks three days later.
In the 2025-26 season, Thomas has played 31 games across two teams, averaging 15.5 points, 1.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per contest. He has seen a drop in efficiency compared with prior seasons, shooting 41.8% from the field and 31.9% from three-point range before joining Milwaukee. With the Bucks, he has logged seven games, averaging 15 points in just under 20 minutes per game.
The Nets, struggling this season with a 15-44 record, have struggled to find consistent scoring beyond their core rotation. In contrast, Milwaukee sits 11th in the Eastern Conference at 26-32, seeking depth and bench scoring to bolster their playoff push. Thomas’ addition provides a scoring option off the bench behind stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, who continues to recover from a strained right calf.
Thomas’ remarks come shortly after the Bucks fell 127-98 to the New York Knicks on February 27. Jalen Brunson led New York with 27 points, while OG Anunoby added 24. The Bucks were paced by Myles Turner’s 18 first-half points and Kyle Kuzma’s 17, but turnovers and a fast-start from the Knicks left Milwaukee struggling throughout.
