On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks played the LA Clippers in California.
The Bucks lost by a score of 129-96.
Bucks Announce New Roster Move
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 21: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Before the game, they made big news by releasing Cam Thomas (who they had just acquired last month).
The Bucks wrote: “We have requested waivers on Cam Thomas.”
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 27: Cam Thomas #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 27, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Directly following the news, the Bucks announced another roster move involving Pete Nance.
The Bucks wrote: “We have converted Pete Nance to a multi-year standard NBA contract.”
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 13: Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a three point shot during a game against the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum on April 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Nance’s Background
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 26: Forward Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks talks to his brother forward Larry Nance Jr. #22 of the Cleveland Cavaliers before the game at Rocket Arena on October 26, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Nance played his college basketball at Northwestern and UNC.
Over part of three NBA seasons, he has played for the Bucks, Cavs and 76ers.
Right now, he is averaging 4.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 56.4% from the field and 47.9% from three-point range in 37 games.
Thomas’ Background
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 23: Cam Thomas #24 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on January 23, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Boston Celtics won 130-126. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Thomas was the 27th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of LSU.
Prior to the Bucks, he had spent part of five seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.
His career averages are 14.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range in 257 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “Bucks GM Jon Horst sold Thomas as a key part of the team’s contention ability this season and the future after the team signed him post-trade deadline, while Doc Rivers compared Thomas to Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford after just two games. Now he’s waived.”
Bucks This Season
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 21: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Bucks have had a tough season as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 29-42 record in 71 games.
They have won just three out of their last ten games.
Last season, the Bucks lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (to the Indiana Pacers).
Milwaukee Bucks Announce New Roster Move After Cam Thomas News