Overview
- Head coach Jordi Fernandez said Thomas’ minutes will not increase for now, citing caution over how his body responds after repeated left‑hamstring problems.
- Thomas remains in a reserve role rather than rejoining the starting lineup following his Dec. 27 return to game action.
- Since coming back, he has averaged roughly 12 points in about 22–23 minutes on .408 shooting with .340 from three, including a 10‑assist game in Chicago in which he scored three points.
- By taking a $6 million qualifying offer, Thomas becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season, holds de facto approval over any in‑season trade, and no longer carries Bird rights with Brooklyn.
- Multiple outlets report that most league observers expect the Nets and Thomas to part ways by the Feb. 5 deadline or this summer, with limited current suitors given his injury history, style concerns, and a tight cap environment; he recently switched agents to Wasserman’s Thad Foucher.