Nets vs. Bucks preview: Winding down the clock

Multiple strikes by the entrance workplace, each in roster constructing and rotations, didn’t work out this season, together with most lately the signing of Cam Thomas after the 24-year-old guard was waived by the Brooklyn Nets. Horst touted Thomas as a key piece to the group’s playoff hopes and long-term contending capacity, whereas Rivers in contrast him to 2 former elite scorers and Sixth Men of the Year he coached, Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford.

After averaging 24.3 factors throughout a three-game win streak early in his Bucks tenure, Thomas’ manufacturing and minutes started to dwindle as the group soured on Thomas. After not enjoying in three of his remaining 5 video games in a Bucks uniform, Thomas was waived to make room for the Bucks to signal two-way massive man Pete Nance to a multiyear deal.

The Bucks additionally reduce the assured contracts of second-round picks Tyler Smith and Chris Livingston out of coaching camp to maintain Amir Coffey, who spent most of the season out of the rotation and was moved at the commerce deadline together with Cole Anthony, one other offseason signing.