During his time with the Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas was reportedly seeking an annual salary in the $30–40 million range and even turned down a two-year.
The Bucks then picked him up around the trade deadline. Although Cam Thomas expressed excitement about joining Milwaukee, his stint with the team was once again cut short following the latest decision.
The Bucks are no longer in contention for a play-in spot this season. Hence, their priorities have shifted toward building a roster that could convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to remain with the franchise.
“Yeah, it was a tough one, honestly. You know, we ran out of bodies. And at the end of the day, there were guys you had to make a decision on. I thought Cam Thomas was really good overall.
Earlier in the season, Bucks general manager Jon Horst had presented Thomas as a valuable addition to the team’s competitive plans.
Before arriving in Milwaukee, Cam Thomas averaged 15.6 points in 24 games with Brooklyn this season. His production dipped during his time with the Bucks, where he posted 10.7 points across 18 appearances.
Cam Thomas turned down $30 million. He wanted more. He ended up getting cut twice in one season.
Now he’s a free agent again, looking for a team that sees him the way he sees himself. The talent is there. The market? Not so much.