Nets center ... a lower back strain and will receive an epidural injection later on Friday, according to the team. The plan ...

Brooklyn's press release stated that Thomas suffered the hamstring injury in Thursday's 116-110 loss at the Chicago Bulls, a game in which he had arguably his best game as a member of the Nets.

The 23-year-old will be a restricted free agent this summer, meaning he can negotiate with other teams, but the Nets have the right to match any offer sheet he receives and can retain him if they ...