Nets' Cam Thomas Speaks After Contract Extension Fails

Thomas is shifting his focus to Brooklyn's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Oct 18, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) fouls Brooklyn Nets small guard Cam Thomas (24) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

As the Brooklyn Nets begin their season tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, one can't help but keep thinking about star Cam Thomas and the team failing to negotiate a contract extension. The deadline for deals to get done was Oct. 21, and after no reports came out that Thomas and the Nets had gotten a deal done, it was clear that the 23-year-old would officially become a restricted free agent in 2025.

Along with Thomas were two other Nets who didn't receive extensions. Ziaire Williams, a new acquisition making his regular-season debut tonight, and Day'Ron Sharpe, a career Net, will also become restricted free agents in 2025.

Thomas isn't worried about the failed negotiations. After all, free agency is a ways away, and the Nets start their 82-game season tonight.

“Just getting ready to play the Atlanta Hawks [on Wednesday]. So, that’s all I’m focused on,” Thomas said to the New York Post. “I don’t really care about all the extra stuff. Just worried about trying to get a win on Wednesday.”

Head coach Jordi Fernandez spoke on the matter. He didn't see anything wrong with the situation; according to him, both sides were in a good spot.

“Yeah, conversations have been great. I think he’s in a good place, and I didn’t see anything that I should go and talk to him about it, the way he feels,” Fernandez said. “I think he’s been great. He’s done his job, and we have a clear path and direction for what we’re trying to do.”

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