The Nets appear to be waiting out the market, looking to sign Thomas on a deal for something closer to the mid-level exception — he has turned down a two-year, $28M offer — than the $25M he is demanding. With cap space across the league at a premium and the specter of the aprons lurking, Nets general manager Sean Marks may have the right idea.

NBA front office members surveyed in a recent poll by The Athletic offered a wide range of answers as to what they believe is the market value of Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent Cam Thomas' next contract.