"The days of paying a ton of money for score-first guard archetypes could be quickly fizzling out, as 2025 RFA Cam Thomas of the Brooklyn Nets reached an agreement to return on a $6 million qualifying offer with a no-trade clause. This setup will allow him to hit unrestricted free agency next offseason. But sadly for Thomas, I'd say this saga clearly indicates that teams are no longer willing to take a high-cost gamble on a player of his level,"
"I totally get Toronto's willingness to be aggressive in retaining Quickley's services, but did they really need to extend him to a $32.5 million annual contract? What other teams were going to offer that kind of money to a still somewhat unproven, scoring-focused guard like Immanuel Quickley? While Toronto went above and beyond by trading away defensive stalwart OG Anunoby to add IQ and RJ Barrett, it was clear they saw Quickley as the darling of that deal."
Cam Thomas signed a $6 million qualifying offer with the Brooklyn Nets that includes a no-trade clause and allows him to reach unrestricted free agency next offseason. Market interest for score-first guards appears to be cooling, with teams reluctant to make high-cost gambles on players with limited two-way impact. Thomas's next contract could land in the $10–15 million range or lower if teams prioritize frugality and targeted spending. The Toronto Raptors committed $32.5 million annually to Immanuel Quickley after trading OG Anunoby and acquiring RJ Barrett, a deal that now looks more questionable amid the shifting market. Other RFAs such as Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, and Quentin Grimes remain unsigned.
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