Cam Thomas is expected to make his return to play in the Nets‘ game against the Timberwolves on Saturday, head coach Jordi Fernandez said, as relayed by Brian Lewis of the New York Post (Twitter link).
Lewis reports (via Twitter) that Thomas went through a full practice on Friday morning after being cleared for full contact work.
The Nets started the season with a 3-16 record, but they’ve hit their stride of late, going 6-3 in their last nine games.
“I just want to get back on the court and play,” Thomas said, when asked if the team’s newfound success motivated him to be a part of the team (via Lewis).“I mean, it’s obviously good seeing them playing well. I just want to get back on the court and play.”
After signing a qualifying offer last summer to stay in Brooklyn on a one-year deal, Thomas has only played eight games this season, averaging 21.4 points and 2.6 assists in 28.3 minutes per game. A prolific scorer, Thomas has struggled to stay on the floor in recent years, playing just 33 games over the past two seasons.
Trade Idea
Lakers get Porter and Cam Thomas
Nets get Rui, Vanderbilt, Vincent, Dalton and 2031 top-4 protected First
Lakers have traded
2027 First to Jazz – top-4 protected (dump Westbrook)
2029 First to Mavs – unprotected
Lakers defense gets worse with this deal.
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