Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will be sidelined for at least three to four weeks due to a left hamstring strain, NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Friday. The 24-year-old re-injured the same leg that limited him to just 25 games last season.
Thomas suffered the setback during the first quarter of Wednesday’s 116-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers, landing awkwardly after a jump shot. He was able to walk off the court but did not return, with the team citing “left hamstring tightness.”
Entering the 2025-26 season, Thomas had averaged 21.4 points per game across eight contests, shooting 40.2% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range. His absence leaves the Nets (1-8) without one of their top scoring options in the early part of the season.
Michael Porter Jr. has carried much of Brooklyn’s scoring load, averaging 23.1 points per game, while Nic Claxton has contributed 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest. Role players like Terance Mann, Noah Clowney, and Ziaire Williams will be expected to step up in Thomas’ absence.
Thomas, who accepted Brooklyn’s $6 million qualifying offer this offseason, is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026. His recurring hamstring injuries have been a concern for the team, making careful management of his recovery a priority.
