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Updated Golden State Warriors roster after landing Dennis Schroder in Brooklyn Nets trade

Golden State are sending three second-round picks to the Nets in the deal and receiving one second-round pick from Brooklyn.

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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.

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“(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.

Players averaging 18+ points, 5+ assists, while shooting at least 45% from the field, 35% from three, and 85% from the free-throw line:

Kyrie Irving
Damian Lillard
Darius Garland
Brandon Ingram
Tyler Herro
Stephen Curry
Dennis Schröder

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Warriors’ projected roster

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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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.