The Brooklyn Nets have not yet significantly engaged their own restricted free agent Cam Thomas on a contract this offseason, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Nets entered the offseason as the only team in the NBA with significant cap space, but they have been more focused on trades than pursuing any significant free agents. Brooklyn has approximately $24 million available to take on additional salary in trades while his $12.1 million cap hold remains on their books.
Thomas averaged 24.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 31.2 minutes over 25 games last season. Thomas is one of the league’s better pure scorers, but there are doubts on whether he makes other players better offensively in addition to his defensive concerns.
If Thomas doesn’t sign a contract this offseason, he could choose to sign for the $5.99 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Thomas is represented by Alex Saratsis, who also is the agent for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.