The trade with the Golden State Warriors is officially announced Dennis Schroder All eyes on the Brooklyn Nets turned to news of his debut. The Warriors face the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, giving Schroder a chance to suit up for the team for the first time.
The The German guard is not on the injury report and will be able to play for a rematch of the 2022 NBA playoff conference semifinals. News of Schroder's move broke on Saturday Warriors made it official on Sunday. However, he lost to the Dallas Mavericks 143-133 on Sunday.
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Schroder's debut could not have come at a better time. The Dubs have won just two of their last 10 games. They also needed a solid option for protection Ja Morantand Schroder provides it as someone who can match the quickness of the Grizzlies superstar.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said about starting Dennis Schroder
It remains to be seen if Dennis Schroder will make his franchise debut for the Warriors. Coach Steve Kerr said he has yet to decide what his starting lineup will look like after Schroder's signing, but hinted that the Warriors will have him play a lot of minutes without Steph Curry and alongside him.
With averages of 18.4 points and 6.6 assists on 45/39/89 splits, Schroder enters the Warriors second-leading scorer behind Curry. The Warriors expect him to take the load off Curry's shoulders offensively as a ball handler and scorer.
Dennis Schroder Stats vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Schroder played 27 games against Memphis, averaging 15.2, 5.4 and 3.6 rpg, winning 17 games. He was an integral part of the LA Lakers 2023 conference playoff semifinal win against Ja Morant and Co.
In his final game as a Nets player, Schroder had 15 points and eight assists on 60.0% shooting, including 3 of 7 from 3-point range, in a 135-119 loss. He also recorded his first 30 points of the season on Oct. 30 against a Western Conference contender, going 11-of-14, including 6-of-9 from 3, in a 119-106 win with 33 points and eight assists.
Dennis Schroder's Warriors Vs. How to watch his debut for the Grizzlies?
NBC Sports Bay Area and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast will provide local coverage of the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, which will see Dennis Schroder make his franchise debut for the Dubs. The contest begins at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum, home of the Grizzlies.
Edited by Arhaan Raje