Brooklyn Nets guard/ahead Cam Thomas is predicted to overlook the rest of the season with a left hamstring pressure.
The group confirmed that Thomas sustained the harm throughout a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night time. Thomas collected his first profession double-double scoring 24 factors and surprisingly including 10 assists. Identified for all the time searching for out his personal shot, showcasing the playmaking would have caught the Bulls off guard.
Brooklyn additionally mentioned it’s unlikely Thomas would have the ability to “appropriately get better” with the period of time left within the season. The Nets are 22-44 and have 16 video games remaining. Their ultimate sport is Apr. thirteenth in opposition to the New York Knicks.
Thomas doubtless ends his season having performed simply 25 video games. He averaged 24.0 factors, 3.3 rebounds, and three.8 assists and will likely be a restricted free agent this summer time.
Nets Diving Deeper Into Tank Mode?
Brooklyn has now misplaced 9 of its final 10 video games. The absence of Thomas will damage however Cameron Johnson, Nic Claxton, and D’Angelo Russell are all nonetheless enjoying.
Ziaire Williams has intrigued with the chance he’s obtained whereas Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin could possibly be in line for extra minutes from right here on out.
The Nets play simply six of their remaining 16 video games in opposition to sub-.500 groups, together with a pair essential video games in opposition to the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto is at the moment eleventh within the East at 24-43, 1.5 video games forward of each Brooklyn and the Philadelphia 76ers (22-44).
All three groups are at the moment competing for the fifth-best odds within the lottery, behind the New Orleans Pelicans, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Utah Jazz.
A group that would probably be a part of the battle with the Nets, Sixers and Raptors is the San Antonio Spurs. The losses of Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox for the rest of the season is bound to see the group battle and the schedule is sort of troublesome as effectively.
