The Milwaukee Bucks announced Monday that they have waived guard Cam Thomas, whom they had signed after his release from the Brooklyn Nets earlier in the 2025-26 season.
Thomas and the Bucks had previously agreed to a one-year veteran minimum deal for the remainder of the season. He played in 18 games for Milwaukee, averaging 10.7 points on 43.1% shooting, along with 1.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds per game.
NBA World Reacts to Bucks Waiving Cam Thomas
NBA insider Shams Charania reported Monday that Milwaukee waived Thomas after only several weeks of play. What’s more interesting is that it has only been a few weeks since head coach Doc Rivers compared Thomas to the likes of Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford.
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Cam Thomas just weeks after signing him, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/V4BBT2Zf5o
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 24, 2026
According to NBA insider Bobby Marks, Thomas will not be eligible to play in the playoffs even if he joins another team.. Marks explained, “Thomas is not eligible for the postseason because he was waived after March 1.”
Thomas is not eligible for the postseason because he was waived after March 1. https://t.co/uOY8g2ObdB
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 24, 2026
Beyond roster adjustments, reports suggest that tensions were building in the locker room. Prior to his exit from the Brooklyn Nets in February, Thomas was said to have had issues with teammates and coaches.
Reports indicate similar concerns in Milwaukee, with frustration over his one-dimensional play style.
Defy The Odds CEO Zay The Goat reacted by suggesting Thomas should reconsider his representation: “He gotta fire his agent then look himself in the mirror.”
He gotta fire his agent then look himself in the mirror https://t.co/0NcYJ4Rvwq
— Zay✨ (@ZAYYYTHEGOAT) March 24, 2026
Sports app Fliff criticized the Bucks’ decision to sign Thomas in the first place: “All this for nothing 😭✌️”
All this for nothing 😭✌️ https://t.co/7HHnOp9OnT pic.twitter.com/5c0KLwAiSW
— Fliff (@fliff) March 24, 2026
NBA reporter Brett Siegel noted that the move opens a roster spot for Pete Nance: “Interesting move by the Bucks here. This will be opening up a roster spot for them to convert Pete Nance to a standard deal.”
Interesting move by the Bucks here.
This will be opening up a roster spot for them to convert Pete Nance to a standard deal. https://t.co/jXyYL21obn
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) March 24, 2026
Fan account BKN 85 speculated that Thomas may be out of the league soon: “He’s out of the league next year, MAYBE one more year on the min, then China. Way too much time was wasted on Nets Twitter talking about this guy, he doesn’t get it and never will very telling that the Bucks cut him now.”
He’s out of the league next year, MAYBE one more year on the min then China
Way too much time was wasted on Nets Twitter talking about this guy, he doesn’t get it and never will very telling that the Bucks cut him now https://t.co/ESfL9RnJng
— BKN 85 (@brooklynnets85) March 24, 2026
Analyst Mike Barner remarked on the brevity of Thomas’ stint in Milwaukee: “That didn’t last long!”
That didn’t last long! https://t.co/U1zBElsR1L
— Mike Barner (@rotomikebarner) March 24, 2026
Currently, there are no reports of teams showing interest in signing Thomas. His future will likely be determined over the summer.
