The Brooklyn Nets have announced that guard Cam Thomas is expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks due to a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated before returning to play.

Thomas was injured in the first quarter of the Nets' 112-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers and left the game early after two possessions. He is averaging 21.4 points per game this season, leading the Nets in scoring, with a 40.2% field goal percentage and 35.6% three-point percentage, making him the team's core offensive force on the perimeter.

It's worth noting that Thomas strained the same area three times last season, playing only 25 games. Although this injury is a recurrence of the old one, he remains optimistic: "It's frustrating to be injured, but I'm not worried. I'll be back soon. This time it's not as serious as before, and I'm glad it happened at the beginning of the season."

Thomas will become a free agent after this season, and his health and performance will directly affect his market value. He emphasized that he will not return injured: "When I come back, I will be 100% ready."

In the roster adjustments following this game, Egor Denim, the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, replaced Thomas in the starting lineup. Head coach Jody Fernandez stated bluntly that Thomas is irreplaceable: "We don't have a second Cam Thomas. The team must fight harder and be more united to get through this difficult period."

With Thomas sidelined, the Nets will face a severe test of offensive firepower. Maintaining competitiveness through team basketball will be crucial for the team in the coming weeks.