The Golden State Warriors are shaking things up in their quest to salvage a struggling season. Following a tough stretch in which they’ve lost seven of their last nine games, the team is making moves to strengthen their roster before the February trade deadline. On Saturday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Warriors are finalizing a deal to acquire a Brooklyn Nets star.
According to Charania, the Warriors are interested in acquiring the services of guard Dennis Schroder. The trade will send De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Schroder and one second-round pick.
“The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to send guard Dennis Schroder and one second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN. A dynamic playmaker and scorer arriving to the Warriors,” Charania reported.
Stephen Curry (Image Credit: Getty Images)This move addresses a glaring need for the Warriors, who have been seeking additional support for Stephen Curry after Klay Thompson’s offseason departure. While the team added Buddy Hield and De’Anthony Melton to its roster, it has continued to struggle and lack veteran leadership.
Dennis Schroder’s Arrival Brings Scoring And Salary Flexibility To Warriors
Dennis Schroder can bring much-needed scoring and playmaking to a Warriors team desperate for stability. Anthony Slater of The Athletic also expressed his views on a possible signing of Schroder. He believed the trade has been designed to address both the Warriors’ on-court needs and their financial flexibility.
“The Warriors will send out second-round draft capital in the impending trade for Dennis Schroder, per sources. No firsts. Exact picks being finalized. De’Anthony Melton’s contract to Brooklyn. Keeps the Warriors slightly under the first apron and gets them extra scorer they’ve craved,” Slater reported.
Currently, Schroder is having one of the best seasons of his career. He is averaging 18.4 points, 6.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. This strategic move allows the Warriors to remain under the first tax apron. It also can preserve some financial flexibility while still acquiring a player who can make an immediate impact.
