Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets remain at an impasse regarding a new contract. Thomas, 23, has been a restricted free agent since June, garnering very little interest on the open market. The rest is due to a league-wide shortage of cap space, meaning that Brooklyn is essentially the only franchise that can pay him anywhere near what he wants—which means the Nets have all the leverage. A realistic conclusion to this saga would be Thomas playing the 2025-26 campaign on the qualifying offer.