February 11, 2024 at 6:54 PM CST By Dana Goroder
Dennis Schroeder Spray making networks Debuts on Saturday. The veteran point guard had 15 points and 12 assists in a 20-point win over San Antonio after being acquired in a trade with the Raptors.
“He was able to show his ability to be a keeper on the floor.” trainer Jack Vaughn he said, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post. “Whether it's getting quick plays out of me, organizing our group and putting them in good sets, and a general sense of understanding the flow of the game, that's what's needed. I've seen his ability to handle toughness, whether it's at guard [Victor Wembanyama] Or guarding other men on the perimeter.
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- straight ahead Keita Bates Diop He saw four minutes of action in his Nets debut on Saturday, Lewis reported in a separate story. Obtained from the Suns in Royce O'Neill commerce. “Keita has a high IQ, and he's an intelligent guy who's still improving. We'll be able to see how he can make an impact on both ends of the floor.” Vaughn said. “We had a chance to play against him the first time in Phoenix, so we knew he was able to fit into systems and be able to space the floor but also be a traditional big, just because he has a high IQ.”
- Dennis Smith Jr I got scared on deadline day when ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that he was going to Toronto in a trade. That tweet was quickly corrected, but Smith's phone was then flooded with messages, CBS Sports' James Herbert wrote. Smith didn't want to be on the move. “I didn't even take a pre-game nap that day. You know what I'm saying? I don't even take a nap. I was sick,” Smith said. “I went out, walked around a little bit, and tried to relieve the stress very quickly. But it was crazy. It was crazy.” Nets Assistant GM Andy Birdsong He called Smith to assure him he would stay put.
- In the wake of the Nets' moves, Lewis delved into what the future approach might be. They have seven tradeable picks in the first round to find another high-impact player to pair with Michael Bridges. They must have enough capital to re-sign Nick Claxton With the intermediate level exception and the semi-annual exception at their disposal.
