Brooklyn Nets Lose Top Scorers Cam Thomas and Cam Johnson to Injuries

Thomas faces an extended absence with a recurring hamstring strain, while Johnson is sidelined with an ankle sprain for at least three games.

Cam Thomas, Brooklyn's leading scorer averaging 24.7 points per game, has suffered a new left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated after the team's upcoming six-game West Coast road trip.
Cameron Johnson, the team's second-leading scorer, sustained a right ankle sprain during Thursday's game against the Bucks and is expected to miss at least three games before being reevaluated.
The injuries leave the Nets shorthanded, forcing head coach Jordi Fernandez to rely on bench players and adjust rotations with only 10-11 healthy players available.
Thomas' recurring injury raises concerns as he aims to secure a significant contract as a restricted free agent next summer, following his inability to agree to a rookie-scale extension earlier this season.
Johnson's health is a priority for the Nets ahead of the February trade deadline, as he is considered a key trade candidate for the team.