Cam Thomas: 'We’re not going to treat this as a rebuild as people say we’re doing'

Following the Mikal Bridges trade, what opportunities do you see for your growth with this team? Cam Thomas: Maintaining what I did last year but increasing it more. I want to go into more of a leadership role. I’ve been on the team the second-longest behind Nic Claxton. I’m going into my fourth year, and he just finished five years. More of that leadership role trying to lead the guys. -via HoopsHype / July 18, 2024

What are your thoughts on the possibility of a contract extension this summer? Cam Thomas: You definitely think about it, but it’s not something I’m pushing for. Whatever happens with the organization happens. I can’t control that. The only thing I can control is going out there and playing the best basketball I can play. Whatever happens will happen. I’m not really pressed on it. Whatever happens will happen. You never know what could happen. As of right now, I’m not really pressed on it. I want to keep improving my game to get ready for next season. -via HoopsHype / July 18, 2024

You mentioned Ben Simmons. Cam Johnson said there’s potential if he’s healthy, but it’s always been a big if. Can you count on that at this point? Cam Thomas: I count on it every year he’s on the team. I’m expecting him to be healthy and be ready to play. I’m not going into every year saying he’s not going to play. Never. He’s on the team, and I think he’s going to be healthy to play to start the year off. Whatever happens during the year happens. To start the year off, I feel like he’s going to be ready to play. -via HoopsHype / July 18, 2024