"That decision gave him control of his immediate future but also placed him squarely in the middle of the league's trade chatter this season. The Nets reportedly presented him with two alternative offers over the offseason: a two-year, $30 million deal with a team option and a one-year, $9.5 million contract that could've reached $11 million with incentives but required waiving his no-trade clause. He declined both."
"Thomas has been operating in a different role than he opened the season with. After averaging 21.4 points across his first eight appearances, all starts, he's come off the bench since Dec. 27. Over his last 24 games, he's averaged 15.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 24.3 minutes per night while shooting 39.9% from the field, 32.5% from 3-point range and 84.3% from the free-throw line."
Cam Thomas was ruled out for personal reasons ahead of the Nets' road game in Orlando, hours before the NBA trade deadline. Absence does not confirm a transaction, but the timing follows recent cases where players missed games amid trade interest. Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer after restricted free agency and declined longer offseason offers that would have required waiving a no-trade clause. He missed 20 games this season with a left hamstring strain and transitioned from starting to a bench role since Dec. 27. Across his last 24 games he averaged 15.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and shot 39.9% overall, 32.5% from three and 84.3% from the line.
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