Bucks Reportedly Eye Nets' Cam Thomas As Trade Deadline Nears

Milwaukee's interest in the young guard may be part of a larger move, but a standalone deal seems unlikely.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:55pm

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HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto reported that the Milwaukee Bucks are eyeing Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Thomas is having a down year compared to his previous two seasons, averaging 16.1 points and 3.1 assists while shooting poorly from the field and three-point range. The Bucks, who are likely poised for a second-half tank, may be interested in Thomas as part of a larger trade, but a standalone deal between the two teams seems unlikely to make sense for either side.

Why it matters

Thomas is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and the Nets have no incentive to trade him for what the Bucks could offer. The Bucks are not trying to win games this season, and their best strategy is to secure a better position in the upcoming draft. A trade for Thomas would not significantly improve their roster.

The details

Thomas is only making $5.9 million this season, so financially, it would not be difficult for the Bucks to acquire him. However, Brooklyn has no incentive to trade him for what Milwaukee could offer, as the Bucks are not sending out any of the draft capital they currently own. The Bucks' best strategy is to secure a better position in the draft, and a trade for Thomas would not significantly improve their roster.

  • The NBA trade deadline is approaching.

The players

Cam Thomas

A guard for the Brooklyn Nets who is having a down year compared to his previous two seasons, averaging 16.1 points and 3.1 assists while shooting poorly from the field and three-point range.

Milwaukee Bucks

An NBA team that is reportedly interested in acquiring Cam Thomas from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the trade deadline, likely as part of a larger move as they are poised for a second-half tank.

Brooklyn Nets

The NBA team that currently employs Cam Thomas, and has no incentive to trade him for what the Bucks could offer.

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What they’re saying

“HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto reported Saturday that the Milwaukee Bucks are eyeing Nets guard Cam Thomas ahead of the trade deadline.”

— Michael Scotto, HoopsHype insider

The takeaway

A trade for Cam Thomas does not seem to make much sense for either the Bucks or the Nets, as the Bucks are not trying to win games this season and the Nets have no incentive to trade Thomas for what Milwaukee could offer. Any potential deal involving Thomas would likely be part of a larger move, but a standalone trade between the two teams appears unlikely.