Overview
- Head coach Jordi Fernández said Thomas will have an MRI at the end of the week, with an update to follow once results are read.
- Thomas has missed 12 straight games since straining his left hamstring on Nov. 5 at Indiana.
- Brooklyn entered Monday at 2-9 without Thomas, underscoring the offensive drop-off during his absence.
- Michael Porter Jr. returned from back tightness and has carried the scoring load, averaging 25.7 points since Nov. 7.
- The 24-year-old missed 57 games last season with hamstring issues and is on a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer as the Nets emphasize not rushing his return.