NBA: Cam Thomas finally back on the court

Back with a bang: Cam Thomas ready to shine again

Seven weeks without seeing Cam Thomas pull the trigger felt eternal in Brooklyn. The Nets‘ scoring guard — often scorching, sometimes unpredictable, always spectacular — finally returns to the floor tonight against the Wolves. The cranky hamstring has quieted. The light’s green and one of the conference’s most electric scorers is ready to set things straight. But a comeback, especially after a long layoff, isn’t automatic. It’s jumping onto a train at full speed. Cam’s about to hop on.

Head Coach Jordi Fernández says Cam Thomas will return tomorrow night at Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/sAsYhJdm4m

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 26, 2025

A return everyone’s been itching for

Brooklyn hasn’t forgotten his flashes. Those three-minute runs where he plays on a tempo nobody else can match. Since the injury the team tinkered, sometimes reinvented itself, but the Thomas spark was missing. It wasn’t just the points — his offensive bursts speak for themselves — it was the energy. The way a single step-back could flip a night. Fans, staff, teammates — everyone was counting the days.

Fitting back into the group

While Cam nursed his hamstring, the Nets kept moving. Sometimes zigzagging. Sometimes finding unexpected anchors. Some players grabbed bigger roles, especially the youngsters who used his absence to announce themselves. Coming back in that setup demands balance. Thomas isn’t just an isolated scorer now; he’s expected to bring momentum, to blend into a unit that shifted without him. Recent practices suggest he gets it. He watched. He analysed. He’s back with a clear head, ready to slot in without forcing it.

A dangerous opponent

And for his return he couldn’t have picked an easier test than one of the league’s most disciplined defenses. The Wolves won’t throw him any freebies. They’ll probe his first step, his burst, his confidence. These guys don’t let you set your rhythm. He’ll need answers from the opening possessions. But if you know Cam Thomas, this kind of challenge doesn’t faze him. It wakes the sniper. The guy who’s got no fear and can drop 18 points in a quarter without breaking a sweat.

Stakes of the game

For Brooklyn this is more than a rehab cameo. It’s a chance to get back a weapon that can change a game’s shape in an instant. It’s also a cohesion test. How will the team recalibrate with a player carrying Thomas’ offensive volume? How will he pick his spots — when to push and when to mesh with the group? Those small answers could dictate the month ahead.

Looking ahead

The season’s hitting the phase where nothing’s nailed down but everything starts to matter. Cam Thomas’ return couldn’t come at a better time to reignite the spark, put some fire back in Brooklyn’s legs and remind the conference the Nets aren’t finished. The next games will show if he can be that scorching player who draws defenders in. For now, tonight, only one thing matters: the hardwood, the Wolves, and a hungry Cam Thomas back to write the next chapter.