The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas on Monday night, less than two months after signing him from the Brooklyn Nets, to convert forward Pete Nance's two-way contract into a standard NBA deal. This move comes after Thomas scored 34 points off the bench in his second game with the Bucks on February 11th, drawing praise from coach Doc Rivers who compared him to Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams. Yet, Thomas's role diminished sharply in recent weeks, averaging just 9.6 points on 41% shooting with 1.9 assists over 16 games since February 11th, appearing in only 18 total games for Milwaukee. The team now sits in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, missing out on the play-in tournament, and Thomas would be ineligible for the postseason if he signs elsewhere due to being waived after March 1st.

Forward Pete Nance has emerged as a recent bright spot, playing a career-high 37 games this season and seeing an increased role since February. Nance is averaging 15.3 minutes per game since February, shooting 56% overall (48% from three) with 2.7 rebounds, providing a spark the Bucks hope to build upon moving forward.

This waiver signals the Bucks' strategy to solidify their roster for the remainder of the season, prioritizing Nance's development over Thomas's limited impact despite his initial promise. The move underscores the team's focus on finding consistent contributors to improve their playoff positioning.