Nets to Waive Cam Thomas After Trade Deadline Shakeup

The Nets waive Cam Thomas after the trade deadline, opening key minutes for rookies Demin, Traore, Saraf, and Powell in this NBA season.

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Feb 6, 2026 - 05:07

Nets to Waive Cam Thomas After Trade Deadline Shakeup

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Thomas did not travel with the team for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was sidelined for personal reasons.

Thomas has averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.9 rebounds on 39.9% shooting from the field. His role has also diminished under Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez. He has started just eight games for the Nets this season and averaged 24.3 minutes per game.

Last season, Thomas was limited to just 25 games due to a hamstring injury. Thomas's best season came in his third year, when he averaged 22.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

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This will give Thomas a chance for a fresh start. The Nets drafted the 24-year-old guard in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. He had spent his entire career with the team prior to Thursday's move. Thomas entered the league from LSU as a confident microwave scorer. He played his rookie season alongside Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden.

Thomas's removal from the team will open up more playing time for rookie guards Igor Demin, Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf, and Drake Powell on the 13-36 Nets. The Nets drafted Demin, Saraf, and Traore in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Demin is the most advanced of the group, averaging 10.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds.

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Traore has averaged 6 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 rebounds. Saraf has averaged 4.6 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 rebounds. Powell averaged 6.1 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 rebounds.

This move also frees up a roster spot for the Nets, as they acquired Josh Minott from the Boston Celtics, Hunter Tyson from the Denver Nuggets, and Ochai Agbaji from the Toronto Raptors. The team also retained Michael Porter Jr., who had been the subject of trade rumors leading up to the deadline.

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