The Milwaukee Bucks have waived guard Cam Thomas as of March 23, 2026, following a challenging season that saw the team struggling with a 29-41 record, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Thomas, who was signed by the Bucks on February 8, 2026, after being released by the Brooklyn Nets, had a promising start, scoring 34 points in his second game with the team. However, his overall performance dipped, averaging just 9.6 points on 41% shooting across 18 games.
Despite his recent struggles, Thomas had shown potential, averaging over 20 points per game last season. Bucks coach Doc Rivers acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, stating, “It’s just a tough one, honestly. He deserved it.” Rivers also noted, “We ran out of bodies, and at the end of the day, there were guys you had to make a decision on.”
During his brief time with the Bucks, Thomas’s contributions were overshadowed by the team’s overall performance. Rivers compared him to past Sixth Man of the Year award winners, highlighting his capability to impact games positively.
After waiving Thomas, the Bucks converted Pete Nance‘s two-way contract into a standard NBA contract, indicating a shift in strategy as the team looks to regroup for the remainder of the season.
Thomas’s journey has been tumultuous; he was a restricted free agent last summer and signed a one-year qualifying offer with the Nets before being waived at the trade deadline when no trade partners could be found.
With Thomas now ineligible to participate in the postseason if picked up by another team due to being waived after March 1, the next steps for him remain uncertain. Observers will be watching closely to see if another NBA team takes a chance on the talented guard.
As the Bucks navigate their current season, the decision to waive Thomas reflects the challenges teams face when balancing player performance and team dynamics. The Bucks will look to build on their roster as they aim to turn their season around.
