Cam Thomas, Other RFAs Stalled Amid Cap Crunch

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, with negotiations stalled over his $20–30 million per season salary request despite his strong scoring last season. The Nets are hesitant to commit to a major contract due to concerns about Thomas's playmaking, defense, and overall impact beyond scoring. With no rival teams able to extend offer sheets because of tight salary cap conditions, Thomas is likely to accept his $6 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 season, setting up unrestricted free agency in 2026. This standoff is part of a broader trend, as other restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, and Quentin Grimes also remain unsigned amid a league-wide cap crunch. The impasse underscores the challenges restricted free agents face in the current financial landscape. As a result, Thomas's long-term future with the Nets is highly uncertain.