THE SIGNAL
The Brooklyn Nets have found themselves in the headlines yet again — though this time, there was no superstar demanding a trade.
Rather, Nets standout guard Cam Thomas found himself in hot water for apparently using what some are calling a “homophobic slur” after the new-look Nets (the team just recently traded away All-Universe talents in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this past week) beat the Chicago Bulls on Thursday evening.
Thomas actually struggled mightily from the field in the Nets’ 116–105 win over the Bulls, shooting a putrid 3‑for-16. Thomas did lead all players in free-throw attempts and makes that game, going a perfect 13-for-13 from the charity stripe.
Regardless of his efficiency, Thomas’s performance was enough for him to be one of the players interviewed following the game.
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