The Bucks of Antetokounmpo Snag Buyout Market Jewel: Cam Thomas

Mercado Buyouts: Cam Thomas already has a new destination in the NBA. The shooting guard, who was a free agent, has reached an agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks, as confirmed by his agent, Tony Ronzone, from Wasserman, to ESPN this Sunday.

Thomas, 24 years old, arrives in Milwaukee after averaging 21.4 points per game in the last three seasons. His addition provides immediate reinforcement for a Bucks team that continues to strive to compete this season around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The player was waived by the Brooklyn Nets after the trade deadline last Thursday, in a decision that surprised the league. During the summer, he had signed the one-year, $5.9 million qualifying offer and this season he averaged 15.6 points and 3.1 assists after missing the first 20 games due to a left hamstring injury.

"I chose Milwaukee because they wanted me and they told me they had been interested in me for years. It's good that this opportunity has come true. Now I look forward to meeting everyone and contributing as soon as possible," explained Thomas to Andscape.

Statistically, the shooting guard has struggled with his shooting, with 40% field goal percentage and 33% from the three-point line. Nevertheless, his scoring ability comes to a team that has struggled to generate points when Antetokounmpo is off the court. With the Greek on the court, Milwaukee has maintained an offensive efficiency of 123.2 points per 100 possessions, while without him, it drops to 109.5, one of the worst records in the NBA.

Currently, the Bucks are without Antetokounmpo, who is recovering from a right calf strain. The team has now achieved three consecutive wins for the first time this season but remains in the twelfth position in the East, two games behind the tenth-placed Hornets. Before Friday's game, Doc Rivers reiterated that there is no intention to end the season for the Greek.

Before the trade deadline, Milwaukee entertained offers and even held discussions with other franchises about a possible trade involving Antetokounmpo, but ultimately chose to keep their star while seeking improvements in the roster. The club believes it is still possible to steer this phase and aim for a second championship with the forward as the focal point.

The Bucks also engaged with Brooklyn in an attempt to finalize a trade for Cam Thomas before the trade deadline, although they did not reach an agreement, according to ESPN sources.

Cam Thomas's Outstanding Year

Last season, Thomas averaged 24 points and 3.8 assists in 25 games, playing with similar hamstring issues. However, the player and the franchise failed to agree on a renewal in the summer, leading the guard to accept the qualifying offer. Moreover, on January 23rd, he was benched in a game against the Celtics after refusing to shoot when the shot clock expired.

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