The Milwaukee Bucks have officially waived guard Cam Thomas on March 23, 2026, following a brief tenure with the team. Thomas, who averaged over 20 points per game last season, struggled to find his footing in Milwaukee, averaging just 9.6 points on 41% shooting.
In his short time with the Bucks, Thomas played 18 games and notably scored 34 points in his second game on February 13, 2026. However, his overall performance did not meet expectations, leading to his release.
Thomas was signed by the Bucks on February 8, 2026, after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets, who could not find a trade partner for him at the deadline. His time with the Nets included a one-year qualifying offer as a restricted free agent last summer.
At the time of his release, the Bucks held a disappointing record of 29-41, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference. Coach Doc Rivers expressed regret over the decision, stating, “It’s just a tough one, honestly. He deserved it.” Rivers also compared Thomas to past Sixth Man of the Year award winners, indicating his potential.
Following Thomas’ departure, the Bucks converted Pete Nance‘s two-way contract into a standard NBA contract, signaling a shift in their roster strategy. Rivers noted, “We ran out of bodies, and at the end of the day, there were guys you had to make a decision on.”
Despite his struggles, Rivers mentioned, “I thought Cam was really good overall, and he may be somebody we revisit.” However, Thomas is now ineligible to participate in the postseason if another NBA team picks him up due to being waived after March 1.
Thomas was originally selected with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, and his journey has been marked by ups and downs. Details remain unconfirmed regarding his next steps in the league.
