Nets Cam Thomas Out 3-4 Weeks with Hamstring Strain

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas, the team's leading scorer, has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will miss at least three to four weeks, the team announced Friday. The injury occurred during the first quarter of Wednesday's 112-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, when Thomas missed a step-back jumper and appeared to hurt himself on the landing. He jogged gingerly up the court before signaling for a substitute and did not return.

Thomas, 24, exited the game with what was initially described as hamstring tightness. The Nets ruled him out for the remainder of the contest, and medical staff confirmed the strain after further evaluation. He was expected to be reassessed Thursday, but the timeline points to a reevaluation in late November.

This marks the fourth left hamstring injury for Thomas since the start of last season, when the issue limited him to just 25 games. Despite the absences, he averaged 24 points per game that year, establishing himself as Brooklyn's top scorer for the third straight season. Entering this season on a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer after declining a long-term extension as a restricted free agent, Thomas has bet on...