Golden State are sending three second-round picks to the Nets in the deal and receiving one second-round pick from Brooklyn.
The Golden State Warriors have acquired Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schroder by trading De’Anthony Melton in the NBA midseason trade.
Warriors needed a perfect player to provide stability with Stephen Curry, and Melton was fit for this role. However, Melton’s injury added a big headache for the Warriors’ head coach, who recently mentioned how the loss of Melton sent his rotation into flux. Schroder will fit into Steve Kerr’s roaster as a guard who can handle the ball and make outside shots.
“(Melton’s injury) changed everything,” Kerr shared his thought on Saturday afternoon after Warriors practice. “De’Anthony was a guy who could help get us organized offensively as a secondary ball handler, pick-and-roll guy, but also be an on-ball defender, spot-up shooter. We’re mixing and matching around his absence for sure.
Schroder will join the backcourt full of guards including Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield, Brandon Podziemski, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, and Lindy Waters III. Kerr tried 13 different lineups this season and opted for a three-guard group majorly. In the rotation, the Warriors have Draymond Green, Kevon Looney, Jonathan Kuminga, and Kyle Anderson.
PG: Steph Curry, Dennis Schröder
SG: Brandin Podziemski, Gary Payton II, Lindy Waters III
SF: Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins
PF: Jonathan Kuminga, Kyle Anderson
C: Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
If Schroder starts with Curry in the lineup, he could provide a dual-guard setup for the Warriors. Kerr can also use the German international as the primary ball handler in second-unit rotations. Schroder and Curry can set up a big depth to chase success in the playoffs.
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Golden State is sending three second-round picks to the Nets in the deal and receiving one second-round pick from Brooklyn. Schroder’s inclusion could help the Warriors to stay in contention for the Championship.
Dennis Schroder was traded from the Toronto Raptors last year and has been a game-changer for the Nets in his first full season. The 31-year-old guard is attempting a career-high 6.5 3-pointers per game, averaging 18.4 points, three rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 33.6 minutes.
On the other hand, De’Anthony Melton signed a one-year deal this year and went out for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury last month. His absence has hurt Steve Kerr and his side in the West. Warriors have failed to remain consistent this season, losing seven of their last nine games.
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