Finally! Some movement in the restricted free agency market, and to no one’s surprise, it’s not Jonathan Kuminga. Instead, the Brooklyn Nets might have a reason to smile again. They failed to reach a long-term deal with their 23-year-old guard, Cam Thomas, this summer. So, without much delay, after a series of speculation, the high-scoring gem of Brooklyn has put a stamp on his fate.

ESPN’s senior insider, Shams Charania, reported Thursday: Restricted free agent Cam Thomas is signing a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to return to the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. Sides were unable to reach a new deal so the QO gives Thomas a full no-trade clause and 2026 unrestricted free agency with 10+ cap space teams.

Thomas has shaken up the market by accepting the qualifying offer. Locki

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