Bucks cut ties with Cam Thomas

Milwaukee has made a surprising roster call, parting ways with Cam Thomas just as their playoff hopes fade into near‑mathematical impossibility. With only 11 games left and an eight‑game gap from tenth‑place Charlotte, the Bucks’ Play‑In chances are effectively gone. Thomas, acquired in early February after Brooklyn waived him, lasted only 18 appearances in Wisconsin, averaging just over ten points in 17 minutes. His exit clears the way for Pete Nance, whose two‑way deal has been upgraded to a multiyear standard contract, an unexpected twist given Milwaukee’s long‑standing interest in Thomas and Doc Rivers’ recent praise comparing him to elite bench scorers.

Ultimately, the experiment fell short. Despite undeniable scoring talent, Thomas remains tagged as a poor system fit, a defensive liability and a player frequently slowed by injuries. After betting on himself with a $5.9 million deal last summer, he now faces free agency without a contender to join and with his NBA future suddenly uncertain.