“I definitely, definitely want to be back in Brooklyn. It’s definitely home for me. Being drafted there you definitely build bonds with a lot of people there. so I definitely love it there,” he said. “But at the same time you have to do what’s best for you in the business aspects. So I have to play that by ear, but I definitely want to be back for sure. I definitely love Brooklyn.” That’s seven “definitely’s” and one “for sure.” if you’re counting. Pretty certain he wants to be back. Thomas said he’s leaving the business side of things to “my agency, my agents and the front office.”Source: NetsDaily
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Still, several sources have indicated he’s likely to command a deal as high as $100 million over four years, well in with first rank shooting guards at his age. Moreover, those same sources see Thomas signing as a priority for the Nets. Because of the Nets monopoly on cap space and the new CBA, the Nets aren’t likely to have much competition for him. -via NetsDaily / June 21, 2025
Free agency marks a new chapter for the 23-year-old. He’s expected to fetch a qualifying offer of approximately $5.9 million, and as a restricted free agent, the Nets can match any offer sheets he receives from other teams. “I know my value,” Thomas said. “I know what I’m worth around the league. It’s not really nothing for me to be intimidated or excited about because I know my value that I bring to a team… I definitely know I know my value and all my work. I think that’s all that matters to me.” -via New York Daily News / April 24, 2025
Thomas averaged a career-high 24 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game last season but was restricted to only 25 games. Also, his three-point (34.9%) and overall shooting (43.8%) percentages declined in limited appearances. “When I was available, I thought I had a great season when I was able to play,” Thomas said. “I learned a lot, really found out a lot about myself, on and off [the court]. Great season. Obviously, I’d love to be playing more, but sometimes, that’s just how the cards are dealt.” -via New York Daily News / April 24, 2025
