With the NBA trade deadline just two weeks away, talk is heating up as teams push to make their final moves before heading out of the season.
The Nets could be an active marketer, setting up an exciting two weeks for their fans with trade machine teases and rumors.
Here are three needs that Brooklyn should address before the Feb. 9 deadline.
Strengthen the front
In the past, the call to cook the Brooklyn face was suggested Nick Claxton According to the person at fault, this time the opposite is true. Claxton is the reigning player of the year so far, but he could use some help.
Backing up Claxton is a sophomore. Dayron Sharpwith Ben Simon, TJ Warren And Yuta Watanabe Being viable options on the four. This frontcourt rotation doesn’t look like it will last in the postseason, with Warren best suited for the three spot, Simmons putting up mixed performances and Sharpe and Watanabe effective in limited roles.
We’ve seen a lot of interesting names floating around, like San Antonio Jacob Poltall or Minnesota Naz Reed. When Claxton comes out of the ball game, they both give some volume and go back down.
You can also tap on the four-way stretch. Bojan Bogdanovic Or J Crowdertwo veterans with postseason experience.
Look for a house b Seth Curry Or Patty Mills
There is no need to trade either of these two players, but if Brooklyn wants to improve, it makes sense to build trade packages that start here.
Between these two, the nets are a bit redundant in the category of small scorekeepers. Kyrie Irving And Cam Thomas. On top of that, Curry is set to hit free agency this summer, and as a key returner in the James Harden Deal, Brooklyn wants some return on his price.
Mills hasn’t been as effective as advertised, but he’s doing enough to land a deal to get legitimate help, especially in the Nets’ absence. A one-to-one exchange with a choice of Brooklyn A Rudy Gay Or for his ilk to come and contribute.
All star test
will do Joe Harris, Thomas, Sharpe and a pair of Brooklyn for a top-level upgrade at the deadline? It’s unclear, especially since we don’t know all-star players on the trade market.
One thing’s for sure, though — Brooklyn should look to pursue one if available. Despite trying to escape rock bottom and become the top team in the East again, the Nets aren’t clear contenders yet and could use more weapons.
John Collins Brooklyn’s one name in the past. The forward has a declining year, but is regularly a 20-10 big, able to stretch the floor and finish anything put his way.
It’s a quality name worth bringing in if you’re the Nets, assuming they can meet your asking price. Without Collins, the championship windows in the NBA are closing quickly, so they should be scrutinized for any major upgrades they can make.