December 14th 2024.
According to reports, it seems like the Golden State Warriors are about to make their first trade of the season. Sources say that the team is in the final stages of acquiring Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets. The trade details were initially reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, The Athletic's Anthony Slater, and Marc Stein, among others.
It seems like the Warriors will be sending De'Anthony Melton and a few second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Schroder. Melton, who is currently out with a torn ACL, will be eligible for trade on December 15th. The 31-year-old Schroder has been having an exceptional season with the Nets, who have been exceeding expectations. He's averaging 18.4 points and 6.6 assists per game, and has been shooting 38.7% from the 3-point line. Despite his smaller stature at 6-foot-1, Schroder is known for his pesky defense.
If the trade goes through, Schroder would be a great addition to the Warriors as an on-ball creator and someone who can lead the second unit. The team has been struggling with their late-game offense and could use another option alongside Steph Curry to handle ball pressure. In a previous game against the Warriors, Schroder dropped 31 points in just 31 minutes, earning praise from Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr, who called him "phenomenal."
Schroder has been in the league for 13 seasons and has a career 3-point shooting percentage of 32%. He has had successful stints with the Nets, Thunder, and Lakers, but struggled during his brief time with the Celtics and Rockets. If the reported trade details are accurate, the Warriors will be gaining a valuable contributor who may even be able to help close games, without having to give up their top trade assets in Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski.
The trade is possible because Schroder's expiring salary of $13 million is similar to Melton's, and the Warriors have enough room under the first apron to do a one-for-one swap. When asked about Schroder potentially joining the team, veteran wing Andrew Wiggins had nothing but positive things to say, stating that Schroder would fit in with any team due to his explosive and versatile abilities on the court.
This situation is still developing, and we will have to wait and see if the trade is officially finalized. But if it does go through, it seems like the Warriors will have made a smart move by bringing in a talented player without having to sacrifice their top assets.
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