Cam Thomas out vs. Pistons as hamstring status…
The Nets shall be without Cam Thomas for Friday’s recreation against the visiting Pistons. The query is how many more video games the high-scoring guard will miss.
Thomas was pressured out of Wednesday’s first win of the season with left hamstring tightness, and the Nets provided no grade on the injury, or timeline for his return.
“Hopefully we can have him back very soon,” coach Jordi Fernández said. “If not, we’ll do whatever it takes. His health is the No. 1 priority for us. And we’ll go from there, next man up if need be.”
The injury is to the same hamstring that ruined Thomas’ season a yr in the past. He damage it thrice, and was restricted to just 25 video games. Still, Fernández claimed he wasn’t fearful about the younger guard struggling a fourth injury to the same physique half.
“Unless you’re a doctor or you saw the film, I don’t know if it’s the same injury or not,” Fernández said. “There’s a lot of things that go into it, so I cannot really comment on it. It’s just tightness. … The only thing I can say is he’s done a great job. He’s worked on his body, and he’s played really hard.”
Cam Thomas (L) and teammate Brooklyn Nets ahead Noah Clowney (R) stroll dejectedly back to their bench during their groups play against the against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, November 03, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST
Michael Porter Jr. had 32 factors against Indiana, stepping up offensively in Thomas’ absence.
“I definitely got to be more aggressive,” Porter said. “We don’t have the same release valve that we have late in the shot clock that Cam gives us.”
Terance Mann was the third different Net to start at level guard this season after Ben Saraf and Tyrese Martin. Playing out of place on Wednesday, he completed with 15 factors, six assists and was a plus-15.
Now, Mann is listed as possible Friday with left shoulder soreness.
Drake Powell has been upgraded to questionable in his bid to return from a sprained proper ankle. The rookie has only performed two video games and damage it both occasions.
Saraf, Nolan Traore and Danny Wolf are all out on G-League project. Fernández gave some insight as to the workforce’s plans to break up the rookies’ time between Brooklyn and Long Island.
“Now they have the opportunity to have real practices, real games. So those [three], if we get the whole season with them between playing in Long Island and the NBA 60-plus games is a win,” Fernández said. “We believe that they can compete at this level. It’s just a process.”
Center Nic Claxton is averaging 18.7 factors, 8.3 rebounds and six assists since Sunday, handing out 18 dimes in the past three video games. His help average (3.8) and whole (30) are workforce highs.
“It’s going back to my roots. I played point guard growing up, so I’m comfortable having the basketball in my hand and making decisions,” Claxton said. “The coaching staff has trusted me a lot this year to do so.”
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