Nets' Cam Thomas Signs $6M Qualifying Offer, Heads to 2026 Free Agency

Cam Thomas has signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to remain with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2025-26 NBA season after failing to reach a long-term agreement with the team. This contract includes a full no-trade clause and positions Thomas to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, when multiple teams are expected to have cap space. Despite offers from the Nets of two years at $30 million with a team option or one year at $9.5 million with incentives, Thomas chose the qualifying offer to maintain flexibility and secure his no-trade clause. Over the past two seasons, Thomas has emerged as Brooklyn's leading scorer, averaging 22.9 points per game, though concerns about his defense and playmaking remain. His 2024-25 season was limited to 25 games due to a hamstring injury, but he still set career highs with 24.0 points and 3.8 assists per game. The Nets, in a rebuilding phase, view retaining Thomas as a positive step toward building their next core group of players.