Overview
- In an interview with the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy, Thomas said his departure was "absolutely" because the Nets lacked belief in him, adding, "They don't believe in nobody."
- After taking a $6 million qualifying offer with a full no-trade clause last offseason, the Nets failed to find a deal and waived him on February 5.
- Thomas’ representatives favored the waiver so he could choose his next team, and he signed a minimum contract with Milwaukee a few days later for the rest of the season.
- He delivered immediate scoring for the Bucks, including 34 points in 25 minutes in his February 11 debut against the Magic, and is averaging about 14.0 points in roughly 19 minutes off the bench.
- Thomas missed 20 games earlier with a left hamstring strain and saw reduced minutes in Brooklyn, with ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill reporting tensions rose after a January 23 benching; he becomes a free agent this summer.