The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly open to trading "just about everyone," according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, and a few players could have significant trade value.
Per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, veteran guard Dennis Schröder is "considered one of Brooklyn's top trade candidates by NBA executives" and has a current trade value of multiple second-round picks "as a potential rental."
Scotto also noted that Dorian Finney-Smith has been pegged to be worth multiple second-round picks and "several playoff-caliber teams have already expressed interest in him."
As for forward Cam Johnson, Scotto reported that he "may be able to fetch a future first-round pick in return if the Nets trade him before the deadline," though his preference would be to stay in Brooklyn.
Schröder, a 12th-year player who has been a journeyman in recent years, is having one of the best seasons of his career thus far. He's putting up 18.7 points—the most for him since 2019-20—along with 6.4 assists, which would be a career-high. He's also shooting 40.5 percent from deep on nearly seven attempts per game.
Schröder has been a part of a handful of championship-caliber teams and could be of great use to a squad looking to add experience to its backcourt.
Scotto noted that Finney-Smith has already drawn some interest from playoff teams, and one of those teams could be the Los Angeles Lakers. Clutch Point's Anthony F. Irwin reported in November that the Lakers "checked in on Dorian Finney-Smith" last year and have been in "constant contact" with Brooklyn about him this season.
The veteran has played well so far this year, averaging 10.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. The Lakers need some depth in their front court and adding Finney-Smith could be the best way to do so.
The 28-year-old Johnson, who is in his sixth NBA season, is playing the best basketball of his career in his third year in Brooklyn. He's averaged 18.1, 4.2 rebounds and three assists through 21 games, serving as one of the Nets' main offensive options with leading-scorer Cam Thomas out.
He's taking—and making—more threes than ever and it's led to an offensive surge for him. His escalated role in Brooklyn could be why he prefers to stay with the Nets, but the team might not be able to grant his wish as they continue their rebuild.
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