The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas on March 23, 2026, following a brief stint with the team where he averaged 9.6 points per game on 41% shooting.
Thomas, who was signed by the Bucks on February 8, 2026, after being released by the Brooklyn Nets, had a notable performance scoring 34 points in his second game with the team on February 13. However, he played only 18 games for the Bucks.
Despite his potential, highlighted by an impressive average of over 20 points per game last season, Thomas struggled to find his footing in Milwaukee. At the time of his release, the Bucks held a record of 29-41, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed regret over the decision, stating, “It’s just a tough one, honestly. He deserved it.” Rivers also noted, “We ran out of bodies, and at the end of the day, there were guys you had to make a decision on,” indicating the difficult circumstances surrounding the team’s roster.
Thomas was a restricted free agent last summer and opted to sign a one-year qualifying offer with the Nets. Following his release, he is now ineligible to participate in the postseason if another NBA team picks him up due to being waived after March 1.
In a move following Thomas’ departure, the Bucks converted Pete Nance‘s two-way contract into a standard NBA contract, reflecting their ongoing adjustments to the roster.
Rivers acknowledged Thomas’s talent, mentioning, “I thought Cam was really good overall, and he may be somebody we revisit,” suggesting that the door may not be completely closed on Thomas’s future with the franchise.
Thomas was originally selected with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Nets, and his journey through the league has been marked by both promise and challenges.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding Thomas’s next steps in his career as he seeks to find a new team after his release from the Bucks.
