Dennis Schroder received his indoctrination with the Golden State Warriors on Friday following the ninth-ever trade between the Warriors and Brooklyn Nets. Here is a look at every trade between the Warriors and the Nets.
Did Golden State Fleece Brooklyn In Franchise’s 9th Ever Trade, Ranking Every Deal Between The Warriors and Nets
Schroder made his Warrior debut on Friday, a 144-93 road loss to Memphis. It was the Warriors’ (14-12) ninth loss in the last 11 games and the sixth time in their previous 13 contest that they failed to reach the century mark.
Like the entire Warriors offense, which shot 35.5% from the field, Schroder struggled mightily. Schroder, who started alongside Stephen Curry, finished with five points. He was 2 of 12 from the field, including 0 of 4 from deep. Schroder also had five assists, four turnovers, and a plus/minus of -34 in 22 minutes of action. He will get another chance tonight in Minnesota.
Warriors Trade De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks (2026,2028, 2029) to the Nets For Dennis Schroder and a second-round selection
It really is hard for Brooklyn to win this trade. De’Anthony Melton will likely never play for the Nets, as he is out for the remainder of the year and an unrestricted free agent this summer. Plus, the Nets netted just two second-round choices, sending one back to the Warriors. They should have been able to get at least a first-round pick for Schroder, whether it was top-20 protected or not.
Now, Brooklyn could get a little closer to winning the deal by flipping Melton as part of a bigger trade for young assets. While Melton won’t play, that doesn’t mean the Nets can’t use his salary in a trade. Also, the Nets didn’t need their 2025 second-round pick as they already have several choices in the upcoming draft.
Schroder projects to fit like a glove with the Warriors. However, rumors exist that the 31-year-old German may be flipped as the Warriors search for another star.
Golden State does have time to figure out what to do with Schroder, who will also be an unrestricted free agent this summer. I’m not sure whether the Warriors will trade him, but they would have to re-sign him this summer.
One thing is more certain: Golden State won’t keep Brooklyn’s second-round selection this year. The Warriors must decide whether to use it as part of a trade this season or this offseason.
Winner: Yet To Be Determined
The winner will likely not be officially declared for at least a few years. But as of today, Golden State is far ahead in the trade.
July 7, 2019: Warriors Trade Kevin Durant To Nets for D’Angelo Russell, Treveon Graham, and Shabazz Napier
Facing a huge tax bill and seeing their NBA championship three-peat fall short, Golden State dealt Kevin Durant and a 2020 first-round pick, which didn’t convey, to Brooklyn, for D’Angelo Russell, Treveon Graham and Shabazz Napier in July 2019.
While Durant missed the entire 2019-2020 season and only played in 139 games for the Nets over three seasons, he was terrific in those contests—particularly during the 2021-22 campaign. Truth be told, over the last three seasons, his most productive on a per-game basis has been when he was with the Nets.
Meanwhile, Russell only played 33 games for the Warriors in 2019-20 before being shipped to Minnesota at the trade deadline. Graham and Napier were flipped to the Timberwolves the next day after being traded to the Warriors.
Winner: Yet To Be Determined
The immediate reaction would be that the Nets are the winners in the trade, as they are an all-time NBA great in the trade. But if you dive into the deal, it is more of a tossup and will ultimately be determined later.
Here is why Schroder may be traded:
Also, the Warriors received Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga (via 2021 draft pick), and essentially Kelly Oubre Jr. in the trade for Russell. The Warriors won the 2021-22 NBA title and are potential contenders this year, depending on how Schroder proves to fit in and what other moves they can make.
As Golden State did, Brooklyn also flipped Durant and got a haul. In their trade with Phoenix, Brooklyn received Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, and Noah Clowney (via a 2023 first-round selection). The Nets also received a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, two more first-round selections (2027, 2029), and the right to swap first-round selections in 2028 with Phoenix.
Of course, the Nets dealt Bridges to New York for four future first-rounders, including a 2025 top pick and a 2025 second selection.
February 23, 2011: Warriors Trade Anthony Morrow To Nets
Golden State traded Anthony Morrow to New Jersey for a protected 2011 second-round selection that didn’t convey. Morrow was a rotational player for much of his nine-year NBA career, mainly known as a 3-point specialist. His most productive years ended up being with the Nets, where he compiled 12.6 points and 1.8 threes in 120 games, including 65 starts.
Winner: The Nets
July 13, 2010: Warriors Trade Dan Gadzuric and Brendan Wright To The Nets For Troy Murphy and Draymond Green
Golden State traded Dan Gadzuric and Brendan Wright to New Jersey for Troy Murphy, whom the Warriors took with their first-round selection in 2001, and a 2011 second-round pick, which turned out to be Draymond Green.
Winner: Warriors
Green is a perennial all-NBA Defensive team performer and a near-lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Gadzuric appeared in 16 contests for the Nets, and Wright played in 21 before both left via free agency in the summer of 2011.
July 22, 2008: Warriors Trade Darius Morris and Gorgui Dieng to Nets For Marcus Williams
Golden State traded a 2011 second-round pick (Darius Morris) and a 2013 first-round pick (Gorgui Dieng) to New Jersey for Marcus Williams.
Winner: Nets
On the face of the trade, it is a draw. Neither Morris nor Dieng played for the Nets, and Williams saw action in only nine contests for the Warriors. However, if the Nets had kept the 2013 first-round pick and selected Dieng, they would have won the trade hands down.
Instead, Brooklyn traded the pick to Utah at the 2011 trade deadline as part of a package for three-time all-star Deron Williams.
February 14, 2005: Warriors Trade Cliff Robinson to Nets For Chris Taft and Stephane Lasme
Golden State traded Clifford Robinson to New Jersey for two second-rounders, which netted the Warriors Chris Taft and Stephane Lasme.
Winner: Nets
“Uncle Cliffy” spent 18 seasons in the NBA. While the trade to New Jersey was towards the end of his career, he was still a rotational who made a few starts. Overall, Robinson averaged 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 159 contests. Taft played in 17 games for the Warriors, and Lasme appeared in one contest for the Warriors.
August 21, 1985: Warriors Trade Mickey Johnson For Wendell Alexis
In a twist of fate, the Warriors traded Mickey Johnson back to New Jersey for a 1986 third-round pick, which turned out to be Wendell Alexis. Johnson, who was 33 at the time of the trade, compiled 7.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 79 appearances during the 1985-86 season, which ended up being his last in the Association. Meanwhile, Alexis never played in the NBA.
Winner: Nets
February 6, 1983: Warriors Trade Michael Ray Richardson to Nets For Sleepy Floyd and Mickey Johnson
Golden State traded Michael Ray Richardson to New Jersey for Eric “Sleepy” Floyd and Johnson. Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in 1978, was a three-time all-star for New York before being dealt to the Warriors before the start of the 1982-83 campaign. Richardson ended up playing just 33 games for the Dubs but made an impact.
Floyd was the Nets’ No. 13 overall pick in 1982. He appeared in 43 contests for the Nets, including six starts, before being dealt. Johnson was also in his first season with New Jersey in 1982.
Winner: Warriors
The trade was not a complete whitewashing by the Warriors, as all three players were productive after the trade. But Richardson, who was named an all-star in 1984-85, was banned by the NBA in February 1986 for violating the league’s drug policy and never played in the Association again.
Floyd was highly productive in his five-plus seasons with Golden State, earning an all-star nod in 1986-87. Johnson was also very productive in his two-plus years with the Warriors.
In addition, Golden State was able to flip Floyd for Ralph Sampson and Steve Harris at the trade deadline in 1988. After getting traded, Sampson and Harris were productive for the rest of the season, but that was about it for the pair’s time with the Warriors.
June 19, 1982: Warriors Trade Wayne Sappleton to Nets For Pace Mannion
In the first trade between the franchises, Golden State traded Wayne Sappleton, the Warriors’ second-round pick in 1982, to New Jersey for a 1983 second-round selection—which turned out to be Pace Mannion.
Sappleton didn’t play for the Warriors; he spent his first two seasons in Italy. He ended up playing just one season, 33 games, for the Nets. Mannion played in 57 Golden State contests and was waived on October 15, 1984. Mannion ended up playing 216 games in NBA seasons.
Winner: Tie
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