In other words: The Brooklyn Nets don’t appear to be panicking, and though their offers will start at much lower numbers than CT’s, they have all the leverage. Even non-apron teams can only offer Thomas the midlevel exception, which can run for a maximum of four years starting at $14.1 million with 5% annual raises.

Jake Fischer added that Cam Thomas appears more inclined to take the $6 million qualifying offer and test the market next summer.

Restricted free agent Cam Thomas is reportedly willing to play on a short-term contract for the Brooklyn Nets next season before targeting a larger deal as an unrestricted free agent in 2026.