Cam Thomas on multiple superstars leaving: We gotta follow Sean Marks lead and try our best
You’ve seen James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Mikal Bridges traded within less than three seasons. What has it been like adjusting on the fly through all these transactions? Thomas: “I’m kinda used to it at this point, all this crazy stuff that’s been going on my first three years. It’s been crazy, but it’s just part of the business, like everybody says. You can’t really put your feelings into it or dwell on it. This is where [general manager] Sean [Marks] thinks we should go, so we gotta follow his lead and try to put the best product on the floor. We’re gonna try to do that.”
Source: Clutch Points
Source: Clutch Points
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Erik Slater @erikslater_
EXCLUSIVE: I spoke with Cam Thomas about the Nets’ new direction, expectations for his role next season, his contract situation, and more.
Full story for @ClutchPoints: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-cam-… – 5:49 PM
EXCLUSIVE: I spoke with Cam Thomas about the Nets’ new direction, expectations for his role next season, his contract situation, and more.
Full story for @ClutchPoints: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-cam-… – 5:49 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas when I asked him if he’s had talks with the Nets about a contract extension:
“I haven’t really talked about it much… Whatever happens, happens. All that is gonna come. I’m not really worried about that. If I get minutes and play I feel like I’m one of the best – 7:04 PM
Cam Thomas when I asked him if he’s had talks with the Nets about a contract extension:
“I haven’t really talked about it much… Whatever happens, happens. All that is gonna come. I’m not really worried about that. If I get minutes and play I feel like I’m one of the best – 7:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
A packed courtside section for the Nets:
Trendon Watford
Cam Thomas
Cam Johnson
Dorian Finney-Smith
Dennis Smith Jr. pic.twitter.com/sT355oN7Uy – 4:28 PM
A packed courtside section for the Nets:
Trendon Watford
Cam Thomas
Cam Johnson
Dorian Finney-Smith
Dennis Smith Jr. pic.twitter.com/sT355oN7Uy – 4:28 PM
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The Mikal Bridges trade sent the Nets in a new direction. What are your expectations for your role this season? Do you think it changes? Thomas: “I wouldn’t say it changes, but [there will] probably be more of an emphasis on what I’m supposed to do, you know, scoring the ball and playmaking for the guys. So I wouldn’t necessarily say it changes what I do, because I’ve been doing the same thing since I’ve been here. I’ll probably just take it to a different level, for sure.” -via Clutch Points / July 16, 2024
Ian Begley: One note on Miles McBride: I don’t think Knicks signing Cam Payne is a direct reflection of how they view McBride. They had no interest in including McBride in Mikal Bridges deal & have said this offseason that they view McBride as an off-ball guard who can also handle the ball -via Twitter @IanBegley / July 15, 2024
League sources say that the expectation now, furthermore, is that Mikal Bridges is likely to follow Brunson’s lead and sign a team-friendly deal of his own when it’s his turn to negotiate an extension (he’s eligible for a shorter and less attractive deal as soon as Oct. 1 or a four-year extension if he waits until after the season) that cements himself at MSG alongside his fellow former Villanova teammates Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. -via marcstein.substack.com / July 15, 2024