It’s part of Thomas’ growing attempts to be a better passer, something he’s worked on the last two seasons. It’s not always consistent but Thomas, averaging a team-high 24.8 points, is showing more effort to find open teammates, especially since he’s the main focus of opposing defenses.

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Tuesday that guard Cam Thomas and forward Noah Clowney are out for Wednesday's game at the Phoenix Suns.

The Nets will be without their leading scorer Wednesday in Phoenix against old friend Kevin Durant. Cam Thomas has joined their long list of sidelined players, ruled out with a sore left hamstring. Coach Jordi Fernandez pulled Thomas midway through the third quarter Monday to “protect him from himself.