Cam Thomas, Nets Reportedly Not In 'Hurry' on Contract amid NBA Free Agency Rumors

The Brooklyn Nets and Cam Thomas are not in a “hurry” to agree to a new contract, with little urgency from either side as the shooting guard continues to navigate restricted free agency, per New York Post's Brian Lewis.

Thomas, a 2021 first-round pick by the Nets, averaged 24 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season over 25 games and 23 starts. The 23-year-old was limited by hamstring injuries throughout the year. Over four seasons, he has played in 215 games with 80 starts for Brooklyn.

While Thomas remains a fan favorite, his contract situation raises questions, as Zach Lowe recently discussed on The Zach Lowe Show.

“The consensus on Cam Thomas — if there is one, and he's got some fans, and he's got some mega-detractors — but the consensus is kind of like empty calories, ball hog,” Lowe commented on how Thomas is viewed around the league, (h/t Sports Illustrated's Wilko Martinez Cachero).

Thomas is a strong shooter, but he’s not seen as a franchise cornerstone worthy of a big investment. He could be a valuable role player off the bench for another team.

“This is a guy that can come off the bench on a good team and just go nuts for five minutes while the best players are resting and hopefully carry our offense,” Lowe said. “I’m not sure that I want him starting at any point on a good team. [...] I don’t know if he knows how to be the fourth option.”

As things stand, the Nets retain the right to match any contract offer Thomas receives in free agency after extending him a qualifying offer.