Cyro Asseo breaks down the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to sign Cam Thomas, officially confirmed on February 8, 2026, and why this move became a priority after trading Cole Anthony at the deadline.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined and Milwaukee ranking near the bottom of the league in scoring, the Bucks pivoted aggressively once Thomas was waived by Brooklyn—beating out the Cleveland Cavaliers, who had explored trade options involving Lonzo Ball before the deadline.

This video covers:

Why Cam Thomas fills Milwaukee’s biggest roster hole

How he fits alongside Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins

The Bucks’ post-deadline roster direction after keeping Giannis

What Cleveland’s hesitation signals about their guard priorities

How this signing impacts Milwaukee’s second unit immediately

Thomas averaged 15.6 points per game this season and now steps into a clear “green light” bench role for a Bucks team trying to stay competitive while getting younger.

Drop your thoughts in the comments: is Cam Thomas enough to stabilize Milwaukee’s offense while Giannis recovers?

#cyroasseo #milwaukeebucks #camthomas #nba2026 #nbafreeagency #bucksnews #nbatransactions #hoopshype

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices