The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas on March 23, 2026, after he averaged just 9.6 points per game during his 18-game tenure with the team. This decision comes as the Bucks struggle with a 29-41 record, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Thomas, who was signed by the Bucks on February 8, 2026, after being released by the Brooklyn Nets, had shown flashes of his potential, scoring 34 points in his second game with Milwaukee on February 13. However, his overall performance did not meet the expectations set by his previous season, where he averaged over 20 points per game.
During his time with the Bucks, Thomas shot 41% from the field and contributed 1.9 assists per game. Despite these numbers, Bucks coach Doc Rivers indicated that the team had to make tough decisions due to limited roster space, stating, “We ran out of bodies, and at the end of the day, there were guys you had to make a decision on.”
Rivers acknowledged Thomas’s skills, saying, “I thought Cam was really good overall, and he may be somebody we revisit.” This sentiment reflects the coach’s recognition of Thomas’s potential, despite the challenges he faced in Milwaukee.
Thomas was initially a restricted free agent last summer and signed a one-year qualifying offer with the Nets before being waived. His release from the Bucks means he is ineligible to participate in the postseason if another NBA team picks him up, as he was waived after March 1.
Additionally, the Bucks have converted Pete Nance‘s two-way contract into a standard NBA contract following Thomas’s release, indicating a shift in their roster strategy as they look to improve their standings.
Thomas was 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. His recent release adds another chapter to his career, as he seeks to find a new opportunity in the league.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding Thomas’s next steps, but observers are keen to see how this decision impacts both his career and the Bucks’ performance moving forward.