Cam Thomas Waived by Nets Linked to 76ers Celtics Bucks

Merlin sees the Nets have waivered Cam Thomas, turning the 24-year-old scorer loose just as the season heads into its stretch run. Thomas promised he is "super excited and ready to actually help and contribute to another team. My next team is getting elite scoring, good playmaking and a good combo guard." He has proven scoring chops — 22.5 points per game in 2023-24 and 24.0 in a 25-game burst — but this season he is down to 15.6 ppg in 24.3 minutes and struggling with efficiency at 39.9 percent overall and 32.5 percent from deep. Merlin senses fit will decide his fate. A contender with spacing and stars could mask his weaknesses and let his scoring pop off the bench. Boston has an open spot, Philadelphia needs wing scoring, and Milwaukee could use a spark for its late push. Expect a short deal with upside incentives while he chases a role that plays to his strengths.