Cavaliers Reportedly Eyeing Nets' Cam Thomas for Bench Scoring Boost

Cleveland looking to add another guard before trade deadline

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas, a 6'2" scorer who could provide a spark off the bench. Thomas is averaging 15.6 points and 3.1 assists this season, though staying healthy has been an issue throughout his five-year NBA career.

Why it matters

The Cavaliers have already made several moves to bolster their backcourt, trading for James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis. Adding Thomas could give them even more firepower off the bench, though it's unclear how he would fit alongside their current rotation of guards.

The details

According to reports, the Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks are both interested in acquiring Thomas, who is on an expiring $5.9 million contract. The Cavaliers could potentially trade for Thomas using a $6.9 million trade exception, without having to send out any players. However, it's questionable whether Thomas would get significant minutes over Schroder, and the Cavaliers already have a crowded backcourt.

  • The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, February 9th, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

The players

Cam Thomas

A 6'2" guard for the Brooklyn Nets, known for his scoring ability off the bench. He is averaging 15.6 points and 3.1 assists this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers

An NBA team that has already made several moves to bolster their backcourt, and are now reportedly interested in acquiring Cam Thomas to provide additional bench scoring.

Milwaukee Bucks

Another NBA team that is reportedly interested in acquiring Cam Thomas from the Brooklyn Nets.

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What they’re saying

“The Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks are two teams that are interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas.”

— Michal Scotto, HoopsHype Reporter (HoopsHype)

What’s next

The Cavaliers will have until the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, February 9th, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST to decide whether to pursue a trade for Cam Thomas or not.

The takeaway

The Cavaliers' reported interest in Cam Thomas highlights their desire to continue bolstering their backcourt depth, even after making several recent trades. However, it remains to be seen how Thomas would fit into their current rotation and whether the potential acquisition makes sense for the team's long-term goals.