Thomas finished Tuesday's Summer League loss to the Grizzlies with 29 points (9-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 27 minutes.
Despite going cold from three, Thomas still managed 29 points on just 19 shots due to his ability to get to the charity stripe. With the Nets' future in limbo, Thomas could see an increased role next season. As a rookie, he saw 17.6 minutes per game and averaged 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Scoring well in Vegas
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Thomas finished Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the 76ers with 26 points (5-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 15-15 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and two steals.
After dropping 31 points in the Nets' Summer League opener Friday against Milwaukee, Thomas had another big stat line despite having an off night from an efficiency standpoint. The second-year guard out of LSU is as shoot-first as they come, and as the focal point of Brooklyn's summer roster he should continue to function as the No. 1 option. Of course, the Nets' actual roster remains very much in flux at this point, but based on how the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving sweepstakes shake out, Thomas could find himself in a much larger role next season. As a rookie, Thomas saw action in 67 games, posting 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 threes in 17.6 minutes per game.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Scores 13 points off bench
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Thomas chipped in 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 118-105 win over the Rockets.
Thomas was efficient from the field en route to his second double-digit scoring performance since March 1. With Goran Dragic (COVID-19) and Seth Curry's (ankle) statues uncertain moving forward, the rookie flamethrower may get extended looks during the final three games of the regular season.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Available to play
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Thomas (back) will be available for Wednesday's game against Dallas.
The Nets wanted Thomas to warm up before making a final call on his status, and it looks like he'll push through the back injury that kept him out of Tuesday night's blowout win over Orlando. With Kyrie Irving ineligible and Seth Curry (ankle) sidelined, Thomas should be set for an increased role, assuming his back holds up.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Questionable for Wednesday
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Thomas (back) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
The rookie is in jeopardy of missing two straight contests due to the back injury he suffered during last week's loss to the Celtics. With Seth Curry (ankle) also questionable and Kyrie Irving unavailable, Patty Mills and Goran Dragic may be in store for increased roles.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Officially out Tuesday
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Thomas (back) won't play in Tuesday's game against Orlando, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
This will be the rookie's first absence since Jan. 1, as Thomas has played in the past 32 games, averaging 11.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting. With Seth Curry (ankle) also out Tuesday, expect Patty Mills and James Johnson to possibly garner extra minutes against the Magic on Tuesday.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Questionable for Tuesday's contest
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Thomas is questionable for Tuesday's contest due to a back contusion, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Thomas suffered the back injury during last week's loss to the Celtics. While he's been able to suit up for each of the past three contests, the rookie has played a total of only 17 minutes during those games, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Brooklyn give Thomas a day off.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Available Tuesday
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Thomas (back) is available for Tuesday's contest against the Hornets, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Thomas suffered a back contusion following an offensive foul with 4:22 remaining in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Celtics and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. However, the issue doesn't appear to be serious and won't cost him any extra games. The rookie's role is expected to be diminished significantly this week with the return of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving available for the Nets' next three games, but he should still be capable of providing a spark off the bench.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Viewed as game-time call
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Head coach Steve Nash said Thomas (back) is considered a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's tilt with the Hornets, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Officially listed as questionable on the NBA's injury report, Thomas apparently isn't at 100 percent after exiting Sunday's loss to the Celtics with a back contusion. The Nets will presumably evaluate Thomas during the afternoon before making a call on his status shortly before the game's 7 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Questionable for Tuesday's contest
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Thomas (back) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Hornets.
Thomas suffered a back contusion following an offensive foul with 4:22 remaining in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Celtics. It's a positive sign that the rookie hasn't already been ruled out following what appeared to be a serious injury, but if Brooklyn keeps him sidelined, Patty Mills and Goran Dragic would both likely see increased roles off the bench.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Out with back bruise
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Thomas was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Celtics after suffering a back contusion in the second quarter, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN reports.
Thomas picked up the injury in question when he was assessed a foul on an offensive charge call with 4:22 remaining in the quarter. The rookie will finish the contest with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and two turnovers across four minutes.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Thomas (hand) will be available for Tuesday's contest against the Raptors, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Thomas presumably injured his non-shooting hand at some point during Monday's blowout loss to the Raptors, and despite being listed as questionable, the young flamethrower will be available for the second half of the back-to-back. Across 13 appearances in February, Thomas averaged 16.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Dealing with hand injury
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Thomas is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Raptors with a sprained left hand, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
Thomas finished with 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Monday's blowout loss to the Raptors, but he presumably picked up an injury to his non-shooting hand at some point during the contest. If he's sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set, Bruce Brown, Patty Mills and Kessler Edwards are all likely candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Explodes in fourth quarter
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Thomas amassed 21 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 win over the Knicks.
Thomas was instrumental in leading the Nets back from a 28-point deficit, pouring in 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. The rookie has scored 20-plus points three times over his last four games and continues to help shoulder the load for Brooklyn with Kevin Durant (knee) sidelined and James Harden (hamstring) having been shipped out for Ben Simmons, who has yet to debut for the Nets. The addition of Seth Curry has resulted in Thomas moving to the bench, but he should continue to serve as a go-to option for the second unit at least until the Nets welcome back Kyrie Irving, who has been ineligible to play in the team's last two contests.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Hits for 22 in loss to Miami
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Thomas scored 22 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal in 32 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 115-11 loss to the Heat.
Back with the second unit after starting the Nets' prior contest, the rookie guard had another strong performance and was the only Brooklyn player other than Kyrie Irving to manage more than 13 points on the night. Thomas has scored 17 or more points in five straight games, averaging 23.2 points, 3.6 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.2 steals in 31.8 minutes a game during that stretch.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Coming off bench
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Thomas will come off the bench Saturday against the Heat.
After a one-game stint with the starters, Thomas will return to a bench role while Bruce Brown gets the nod. In his past five games as a reserve, he's averaged 15.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.8 minutes.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Delivers 27 in Thursday's start
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Thomas scored 27 points (11-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding four rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 113-112 loss to the Wizards.
Making only his second start of the season for a Brooklyn squad with a roster in flux after trading James Harden (hamstring) for Ben Simmons (personal), Thomas continues his recent strong shooting and scored 17 or more points for the fourth straight game. The 20-year-old rookie could remain in the starting five in the short term with Simmons not likely to be ready to play for a while, but Seth Curry -- who also came over from the 76ers in the Harden deal -- should be ready to suit up for Saturday's game in Miami.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: In starting five
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Thomas will start Thursday's game against the Wizards.
The shorthanded Nets will roll with Kyrie Irving, Patty Mills, Thomas, Kessler Edwards and Blake Griffin as they look to avoid a 10th straight loss. The rookie out of LSU has fared well of late, scoring 30, 20 and 17 points, respectively, over his last three games. He's also totaled 10 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks in that span.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Another strong performance Tuesday
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Thomas registered 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 126-91 loss to the Celtics.
Thomas wasn't especially efficient, but that was a problem for nearly everyone on Brooklyn's roster during the massive blowout loss. Thomas has played well lately while the Nets deal with absences, and he's racked up 67 points over the past three games. He's scored at least 11 points in every game that he's seen at least 25 minutes.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Shines in loss to Utah
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Thomas posted 30 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 125-102 loss to Utah.
The Nets might have lost Friday and continue to trend in the wrong direction, but Thomas has been impressive when given enough minutes. He's scored in double digits in all but one of the games where he's played at least 25 minutes, and he could continue to have an increased role until James Harden (hamstring) is cleared to return.
