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'Cam Thomas Wants to be Paid' – NBA Insider Hints at Brooklyn Nets Star’s Unikely Payday

The Brooklyn Nets look like they are likely to move on from Cam Thomas this summer. The former LSU star is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and there haven’t been reports about what the Nets are planning for his future.

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The move Brooklyn Nets still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

Things may very well get worse for the Brooklyn Nets before they get better. The 2024-25 season was not yet rock bottom for the Nets. That was a roster that still had quality players such as Cam Johnson and even D’Angelo Russell did some damage for them towards the end of the season.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8

Brooklyn Nets Acquire Michael Porter Jr.: Long-Term Player or Trade Piece?

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the most talked-about teams this offseason despite not having a roster with much playoff hope. The Nets are still rebuilding without a clear franchise player, but time is the one thing they have the most, due to their incredible stash of draft picks and immense salary cap room.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8

Nets Renounce Rights to Some Interesting Names to Re-Sign Ziaire Williams

The Brooklyn Nets have made several key retentions this offseason. Head coach Jordi Fernandez needs continuity to flush out his vision for the team's identity, and on the defensive end, it all starts with Ziaire Williams.

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Steve Nash News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8

Kevin Durant, Steve Nash Reflect on Time With Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant appeared on the "Mind the Game" podcast, which was released on July 8, alongside Steve Nash and LeBron James. Nash signed his first head coaching contract with the Brooklyn Nets in 2020, joining stars Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8

Cam Thomas Wants to Get Paid, But Are the Brooklyn Nets Willing to Meet His Price?

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas currently headlines a pool of restricted free agents who are struggling to find real demand. Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey and Quentin Grimes have seen essentially no traction since NBA free agency opened on June 30 for a multitude of reasons.

Drake Powell News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Nets sign final first-round pick to rookie scale contract

He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game for UNC last season on .483/.379/.648 shooting.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 8

Mark Padjen and Christian Anderson Jr. Impress at FIBA U19 World Cup

Last summer, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf made headlines with their high level of play in FIBA youth competitions. Saraf captured an MVP, and now both are teammates with the Brooklyn Nets after being selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

D'Angelo Russell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8

Brooklyn Nets Say Goodbye to D'Angelo Russell

While it was a short but memorable second stint for D'Angelo Russell on the Brooklyn Nets, the veteran guard received his thanks from the franchise on social media this past weekend as he signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks at the start of free agency.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 8

Brooklyn Nets Officially Announce Trade With Denver Nuggets

Cameron Johnson had spent part of three seasons playing for the Brooklyn Nets. Despite the team's struggles, he finished last year with averages of 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 39.0% from the three-point range in 57 games.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8

Was Michael Porter Jr. Trade a Smart Move or Setback for the Brooklyn Nets?

For whatever reason, there's been tons of discourse lately surrounding the Brooklyn Nets' swap of Cam Johnson for Michael Porter Jr. last week. In the

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Nets’ Sean Marks breaks silence on Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick became official on Tuesday.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Nets’ Egor Demin reveals Andrei Kirilenko’s advice after making Russian draft history

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin faces steep expectations as the team’s first lottery pick in 15 years. The 19-year-old made history on draft night, becoming the highest Russian selection in league history.

Drake Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Nets lose rookie 1st-round pick for Summer League due to knee injury

The Brooklyn Nets will be without one of their first-round picks when they take the floor at the NBA’s summer league. Drake Powell, the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, will not play in Las Vegas due to what the team is calling left knee tendinopathy, league sources told ClutchPoints.

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Terance Mann News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 7

Brooklyn Nets Officially Welcome Hometown Acquisition Terance Mann

After a move first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on June 24, the Brooklyn Nets have officially announced the acquisition of a Brooklyn native who’s now returning home.

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Two Undrafted Rookies Who Could Step up in Summer League With Drake Powell Out

The Brooklyn Nets will play their first game in the Las Vegas Summer League on July 10 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. New York Post reporter Brian Lewis has reported that they will be without their No.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 7

The Case for Michael Porter Jr. as a Veteran Leader of the Brooklyn Nets

After drafting five rookies in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets only further committed to a total youth movement. The oldest player they chose—Danny Wolf—is only 21 years old.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 7

Non-Rookies to Watch for in Nets Summer League

NBA Summer League is well underway, with matches in Utah and California having taken place already. Las Vegas games start Thursday, July 10, with the Brooklyn Nets playing on day one.

Terance Mann News / Fastbreak on SI / July 7

Brooklyn Nets Officially Announce Trade For 6-Year NBA Player

Terance Mann spent the 2024-25 season with the LA Clippers and Atlanta Hawks. The former Florida State star finished the year with averages of 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 67 games.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 7

Why the Nets Can’t Afford to Wait on Getting a New Deal Done for Cam Thomas

Oct. 21, 2024, was the NBA's deadline for rookie-scale contract extensions for players drafted in 2021. The Brooklyn Nets and Cam Thomas chose to delay the negotiations to the following summer, opting to let the electrifying scorer prove his worth in the final year of his rookie deal.