Bucks Waive Cam Thomas to Convert Pete Nance's Contract

The Milwaukee Bucks have made a significant roster move by waiving guard Cam Thomas while converting forward/center Pete Nance from a two-way contract to a multi-year standard NBA deal.

“LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks requested waivers on guard Cam Thomas and converted forward/center Pete Nance, who had been on a two-way deal, to a multi-year standard NBA contract”

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This decision comes as the team continues to navigate their disappointing season, with currently sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and missing their goal of reaching the play-in tournament.

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Thomas, who had shown promise earlier in his career, was unable to provide the spark the Bucks were hoping for when they acquired him, leaving the organization to make a change in their backcourt rotation.

Cam Thomas's tenure with the Bucks proved to be underwhelming, as his role diminished significantly in recent weeks.

Since February 11th, the guard averaged only 9.6 points on 41% shooting with 1.9 assists and 16 minutes per game across 16 contests.

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His overall production for Milwaukee included appearances in 18 games, with shooting splits of 41% from the field and just 22% from three-point range.

This lackluster performance contributed to the Bucks' decision to move on from the former Brooklyn Nets guard, who had hoped to revitalize his career in Milwaukee.

In contrast to Thomas's struggles, Pete Nance has emerged as a positive development for the Bucks organization.

The 26-year-old forward/center has taken advantage of increased opportunities, appearing in a career-high 37 games this season while playing on a two-way contract.

Nance entered Monday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers averaging 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 12.1 minutes per game.

His performance has been solid enough to earn the team's confidence, leading them to convert his contract to a multi-year standard deal, which provides more stability and commitment from the franchise.

The timing of Thomas's waiver carries significant implications for his immediate future.

Since he was waived after the March 1st deadline, Thomas will not be eligible to participate in the NBA postseason should he sign with another team this season.

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This creates a challenging situation for the young guard, who will need to either secure a new contract before the playoffs begin or wait until next season to continue his career.

Meanwhile, Nance's contract conversion suggests the Bucks value his versatility and potential contributions to the roster moving forward, even as they continue to evaluate their options for the remainder of the season.