Bucks Waive Cam Thomas to Sign Nance to Standard Contract

The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas on Monday, less than two months after signing him as a free agent, clearing a roster spot to convert forward Pete Nance to a standard NBA contract.

Thomas, a 24-year-old guard drafted 27th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in 2021, had joined the Bucks on February 8 following his release from Brooklyn at the trade deadline. In 18 games off the bench for Milwaukee, he averaged 10.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 16.6 minutes per game, shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 27.5 percent from three-point range. His most notable performance came in his second game with the team, where he scored 34 points against the Orlando Magic.

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers praised Thomas early in his tenure, comparing him to former Sixth Man of the Year winners Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams, whom he had coached with the Los Angeles Clippers. "I've coached Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams, and now I have Cam Thomas," Rivers said after that Orlando game. Thomas expressed appreciation for the opportunity, telling reporters it meant a lot to earn the coach's confidence quickly and that he aimed to show he was more than a scorer.