Discussing the trade that sent Dennis Schröder to Golden State, Nets general manager Sean Marks acknowledged that the veteran point guard, who was having perhaps the best season of his 12-year NBA career on the court, will be missed and explained why he decided to move him, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “We’re going to miss Dennis the person, on and off the court. What … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Schröder, TPE, Beekman, Milton
New York Notes: Schroder, Simmons, Bridges, Sims, Towns
While dealing Dennis Schroder to Golden State is viewed as a tanking move for a team looking to accumulate assets, the Nets can now play at a faster pace, according to coach Jordi Fernandez. “Dennis was bottom ten slowest point guards in the NBA – pace doesn’t mean you’re better or worse – and Ben (Simmons) is 18th-fastest…We’re going to try to play faster. The ball is going to … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Schroder, Simmons, Bridges, Sims, Towns
Stein’s Latest: Schroder, Johnson, Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, Reed
The Warriors acquired a valuable rotation piece in Dennis Schroder this weekend but he may not last the season with them. Schroder can traded again this season and could be part of a package to get a star-level player before February’s trade deadline, according to Marc Stein in his latest Substack post. Miami’s Jimmy Butler could be among the players targeted by the Warriors, … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Schroder, Johnson, Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, Reed
Atlantic Notes: Johnson, Brunson, Thibodeau, Barnes
It has been a roller coaster ride for Nets shooting guard Keon Johnson over the past year-plus, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Times (subscriber link), who notes that the former No. 21 overall pick was out of work when last season began before catching on with Brooklyn on a two-way deal in November. The 6’5″ Tennessee alum earned a promotion to a standard partially … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Johnson, Brunson, Thibodeau, Barnes
Nets Notes: Schröder, Defense, Milton, Fernandez
The Nets’ impending trade of Dennis Schröder to Golden State could be the first step in tearing down the roster and focusing more on next year’s draft than the win-loss record, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. There was an expectation that Brooklyn might be one of this season’s top tanking teams after regaining control of its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks in an … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Schröder, Defense, Milton, Fernandez