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The Brooklyn Nets haven’t quite become the team the NBA world envisioned over the last few years as many of the franchise’s best-laid plans have gone up in smoke. The Nets’ star forward Ben Simmons has been living off of past glory for many years now in the eyes of NBA fans and analysts. Former […]

The Brooklyn Nets are battling the injury bug as they close out a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Already down Cam Johnson (left big toe sprain) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right hip synovitis) for Monday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors, the team ruled out Cam Thomas due to lower back tightness before pulling out a 96-88 win. […]

The flashes were always there for Cam Thomas during his first two NBA seasons. Whether he was leading a 28-point comeback on national television at Madison Square Garden his rookie year or becoming the youngest player in NBA history with three consecutive 40-point games last season, it was clear the Brooklyn Nets guard had untapped […]

There has been little reason for excitement surrounding the Brooklyn Nets of late. There would be virtually none if not for Cam Thomas. After returning from an ankle injury, the third-year guard has been the Nets’ lone bright spot during a 1-4 stretch over their last five games. Thomas has scored 20-plus points in each […]

There was no shortage of Brooklyn Nets blunders during their 122-115 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. However, none was more puzzling than interim head coach Kevin Ollie’s handling of their final possession. Trailing 118-115 with 20 seconds remaining in overtime, Ollie called timeout to draw up a play. Five players emerged […]

Every NBA season, fringe playoff teams reach a point where they must decide between digging deep or packing it in. For the Brooklyn Nets, it came at the All-Star break, with general manager Sean Marks firing Jacque Vaughn and promoting Kevin Ollie to interim head coach. Marks – who spoke of making Brooklyn a “destination” […]

From Oak Hill Academy to LSU to the Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas has never taken the floor wearing any number besides 24. The prolific scoring guard wears it in honor of Kobe Bryant, his favorite player growing up. After spending most of his first two NBA seasons on the bench, Thomas has broken out with […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas feels he should be getting more Most Improved Player consideration amid a breakout campaign. After praising the third-year guard’s developing skillset following Brooklyn’s last win, interim head coach Kevin Ollie feels the same. “I definitely [think he should be in the running],” Ollie said. “Seeing his growth… What he did […]

Cam Thomas has made the most of his first real NBA opportunity this season. After spending two years on the bench, he’s become a focal point of the Brooklyn Nets’ offense, averaging a team-high 21.3 points per game on 44/37/83 shooting splits. Thomas’ scoring average has jumped 10.7 points from last season- the highest of […]

With their season slipping away, the Brooklyn Nets desperately needed a shot in the arm against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. They got one in the form of Cam Thomas. The Nets ran the Cavaliers off the floor during a 120-101 victory before a sellout crowd at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. In his second game back […]

Kevin Ollie spoke firmly about the hustle he would demand from the Brooklyn Nets upon taking over as interim head coach. However, spirited efforts have been a rarity during his 10 games at the helm. The Nets failed to buck that trend during Saturday’s 110-99 loss to a 15-win Charlotte Hornets team on a league-worst […]

No NBA player has played more minutes than Mikal Bridges over the last five seasons. The Brooklyn Nets forward – owner of the league’s longest active games played streak – has not missed an appearance since high school. But based on his recent production or lack thereof, he may finally need to accept a break. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have one last chance to save their season over the next week. They’ll receive much-needed reinforcements as they try to do it, with Cam Thomas expected to return Saturday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas has missed Brooklyn’s last six games after spraining his right ankle during a February 26 win over […]

The Brooklyn Nets will remain shorthanded for another critical matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Cam Thomas was ruled out for his third straight game due to a right ankle/midfoot sprain, while Ben Simmons is listed as questionable after missing the last two due to left leg soreness. Interim head coach Kevin Ollie called […]

The Brooklyn Nets will remain shorthanded for a pivotal matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Cam Thomas has been ruled out for the game due to a right ankle/midfoot sprain. Thomas injured the ankle with seven minutes left in Monday’s blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He had X-rays that came back negative and downplayed […]

Even when the Brooklyn Nets win, they lose. While they snapped a three-game losing streak with a blowout over the Memphis Grizzlies Monday at FedEx Forum, it came at the expense of Cam Thomas, their second-leading scorer. Leading by 24 points with seven minutes left, Thomas turned his right ankle after landing on Day’Ron Sharpe’s […]

On Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets engaged in a competitive cross-conference matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooklyn snapped their losing streak with a 111-86 victory. However, third-year guard Cam Thomas exited the fourth quarter with a concerning ankle injury. Cam Thomas leaves Nets-Grizzlies game after apparent ankle injury Yuta Watanabe drove into the paint, prompting […]

The Brooklyn Nets dominated headlines Monday with their abrupt firing of Jacque Vaughn. While Vaughn’s status was in question amid an 8-23 stretch that dropped the Nets to 11th in the Eastern Conference, the timing of the change came as a surprise, so much so that Cam Thomas said he thought it was a prank. […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell 118-110 to the Boston Celtics Tuesday before a sellout crowd at Barclays Center. Here are three key takeaways from the Nets’ fourth loss in five games. Ben Simmons struggles in halfcourt offense Entering Tuesday, Ben Simmons had impressed over five appearances after returning from a three-month absence. The three-time All-Star averaged […]

Is Cam Thomas a part of the Brooklyn Nets’ future? It was a fair question to ask entering the 2023-24 season. The prolific scoring guard spent his rookie year on the bench in the shadows of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. That didn’t change late last season despite Brooklyn trading both stars at the deadline. […]

Cam Thomas struggled to find a role with the Brooklyn Nets during his first two NBA seasons. However, that didn’t stop the 2021 first-round pick from developing a close relationship with Kevin Durant. Known for his elite microwave scoring entering the league, Thomas spent two years picking the brain of one of the greatest offensive […]

If there is one thing to know about Brooklyn Nets bucket-getter Cam Thomas, it is that he is, well, a bucket-getter. He doesn’t offer much in other departments, but when it comes to scoring, Thomas can keep up with the best of them. Speaking of the best, Phoenix Suns superstar and former Nets cornerstone Kevin […]

Kevin Durant dominated in his first return to Barclays Center after being traded to the Phoenix Suns last year, leading his team to a rousing 136-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time NBA Finals MVP was the best player on the floor Wednesday night and it wasn’t particularly close. Durant scored a game-high 33 […]

It remains to be seen whether the Nets will give Kevin Durant a tribute video when he returns to Barclays Center on Wednesday. However, after an underwhelming tenure that ended with two trade requests, the two-time MVP made it known he doesn’t want one. “Please don’t, the night will be better without it,” Durant said in […]

The Brooklyn Nets are battling a cold stretch of basketball at the midpoint of the 2023-2024 season. The Nets sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 19-27 record. Ben Simmons is providing the team a spark amid his return from injury. Moreover, Cam Thomas is shining as a primary scorer. Thus, the Nets must […]

The Brooklyn Nets are amid an intense crosstown battle against the New York Knicks. The Nets have a slight advantage deep into the fourth quarter; however, fans are not satisfied with Cam Thomas’ first-half playing time. Moreover, Ben Simmons caught fans’ attention with some flashy apparel on the bench. Cam Thomas’ playing time gets further […]

Cam Thomas has had no problems scoring at an elite level throughout his basketball career. The Nets guard set the all-time leading scoring record at the prestigious Oak Hill Academy before leading all college freshmen in scoring during his lone season at LSU. However, his shortcomings as a passer and defender led him to drop […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas spoke on the criticism he constantly receives as a “scorer-only” player. Thomas is a phenomenal scorer with a knack for getting the ball in the basket, but people continue to highlight his weakneses. He’s the second leading scorer on the Nets with a 20.6 average. While there’s many players across […]

The Brooklyn Nets desperately needed a morale boost amid a 3-14 stretch entering Friday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. They received it in the form of a Cam Thomas scoring explosion during a 130-112 victory over LeBron James and the Lakers. Thomas scored a game-high 33 points on 13-of-18 shooting from the field and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are 1-7 since head coach Jacque Vaughn removed leading scorer Cam Thomas from the starting lineup. The change came amid a 2-6 stretch during which Brooklyn had posted the league’s third-worst defensive rating. However, it has done little to quell the team’s struggles. The Nets led by 14 at halftime Monday vs. […]

The Brooklyn Nets attempted to re-ignite their struggling starting lineup before the new year, removing leading scorer Cam Thomas in favor of Dorian Finney-Smith. Head coach Jacque Vaughn’s decision came amid a 2-6 stretch, during which the Nets had posted the NBA’s third-worst defensive rating. The change has had little impact on the team’s struggles. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has developed a reputation as a tough shotmaker during his young NBA career. However, the Nets’ offense has stalled amid the team’s recent struggles, and with it has come a career-worst shooting slump from Thomas. The 22-year-old has missed 20 straight field goal attempts over his last three games. Thomas […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered New Orleans Tuesday amidst a downward spiral. Just when it felt like the team couldn’t fall any further, the Pelicans caved in the Nets’ floor with a 112-85 drubbing at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans jumped out to a 16-3 advantage and did not look back, leading by as many as […]

The Brooklyn Nets moved Cam Thomas to the bench in favor of Dorian Finney-Smith during a 110-104 loss to the Washington Wizards Friday. Thomas, who is leading the team in scoring at 22.8 points per game on 45/37/85 shooting splits, had started Brooklyn’s last 14 games after returning from an ankle injury. Head coach Jacque […]

The Brooklyn Nets made history Tuesday, handing the Detroit Pistons an NBA single-season record 27th straight loss, 118-112, at Little Caesars Arena. However, one of the top Nets storylines wasn’t what was happening on the floor but rather who Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn decided to have off of it (Cam Thomas) in the game’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets handed the Detroit Pistons their 26th straight loss in a competitive Eastern Conference matchup. The Nets’ 126-115 victory moved them to 14-15, as they sit at ninth in the East. Third-year guard Cam Thomas had another solid scoring night, but the hoop was not the only thing he took a shot at. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas had struggled to replicate his early-season brilliance in seven games since returning from an ankle injury entering Saturday’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Thomas shook off the rust at Chase Center, scoring a game-high 41 points on 15-of-24 shooting in a last-second 124-120 loss. Cam Thomas broke out of […]

One pressing question faced the Brooklyn Nets when guard Cam Thomas returned from an nine-game absence early this season: Would he start? Thomas had averaged 28.7 points per game, the ninth-most in the NBA, on 48.3 percent shooting before being sidelined by an ankle sprain. He came off the bench in his first game back. […]

An untimely ankle injury derailed what was such a strong start to the 2023-24 season for Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas. Thomas was dropping 30 and 40-point bombs left and right, but since returning from injury, he hasn’t played at a similar level. However, his late-game exploits on Wednesday night in a 116-112 win over […]