Overview
- Thomas exited Wednesday’s win at Indiana in the first quarter and was ruled out with left hamstring tightness.
- Brooklyn announced he will miss Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Pistons as additional evaluation is planned.
- Head coach Jordi Fernandez said Thomas would be checked again Thursday, and the team has not provided a diagnosis or timetable.
- The injury affects the same left hamstring that troubled him three times last season, limiting him to 25 games.
- The setback arrives in his contract year after he accepted a $6 million qualifying offer, raising stakes for his availability and role.