Bucks' Cam Thomas shreds Nets after ugly divorce

The guard says the Nets 'don't believe in nobody' after being waived by the team.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Cam Thomas, a 24-year-old guard who was recently waived by the Brooklyn Nets, has signed with the Milwaukee Bucks as a free agent. Thomas said his problems with the Nets were 'absolutely' about the team not believing in him, and that this lack of belief is 'just who they are' as an organization.

Why it matters

This story highlights the tensions and challenges that can arise between NBA players and their teams, especially when there are disagreements over a player's value and role. Thomas' comments about the Nets' lack of belief in their players could have broader implications for the team's reputation and player relations.

The details

Thomas was waived by the Nets a few weeks ago after failed trade and contract negotiations. He has now signed with the Bucks as a free agent. Thomas said the Nets' issues with him were 'absolutely' about the team not believing in him, and that this lack of belief is a broader issue with the organization.

  • Cam Thomas was waived by the Nets a few weeks ago.
  • Thomas has now signed with the Bucks as a free agent.

The players

Cam Thomas

A 24-year-old guard who was recently waived by the Brooklyn Nets and has now signed with the Milwaukee Bucks as a free agent.

Brooklyn Nets

The NBA team that recently waived Cam Thomas, which he says is an organization that 'don't believe in nobody'.

Milwaukee Bucks

The NBA team that Cam Thomas has signed with as a free agent after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets.

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What they’re saying

“That's just who they are. They don't believe in nobody.”

— Cam Thomas (The Post)

The takeaway

This story highlights the complex and sometimes contentious relationship between NBA players and their teams, and the challenges that can arise when there are disagreements over a player's value and role. Thomas' comments about the Nets' lack of belief in their players could have broader implications for the team's reputation and player relations.