Nets Guard Cam Thomas Sparks Cavaliers and Bucks Trade Interest

Merlin sees Cleveland and Milwaukee circling Brooklyn guard Cam Thomas. The 24-year-old is averaging 15.6 points in limited minutes while returning from a left hamstring strain and has had bigger scoring seasons when healthy. Both teams view him as a ready offensive boost—Cleveland for added backcourt punch after trading Darius Garland, Milwaukee for scoring help amid a struggling campaign. Merlin recalls Thomas’ breakout scoring and knows injuries bend a player’s value. A minutes limit and recent hamstring history make him cheaper than his upside suggests, so Brooklyn can seek future assets. Cleveland offers the cleaner role as a sixth-man scorer; Milwaukee is a short-term gamble if they want instant offense. Expect trade talks to heat up as the deadline nears.