The Warriors have obtained Dennis Schroder from the Nets.

The Golden State Warriors have finalized an agreement to acquire point guard Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for De'Anthony Melton, as reported by sources to ESPN on Saturday. Additionally, the Warriors will receive one second-round pick from the Nets while sending three second-round picks to Brooklyn as part of the transaction. This season, Schroder has emerged as one of the top guards in the NBA, significantly contributing to the Nets' push for play-in contention in the Eastern Conference. In his first complete season with Brooklyn, following his trade from the Raptors last year, Schroder is averaging 18.4 points and a career-best 6.6 assists over 33.6 minutes per game. He has also improved his outside shooting, attempting a career-high 6.5 three-pointers per game with an impressive nearly 39% shooting accuracy. As of the weekend, the Nets were positioned 10th in the conference, trailing the No. 6 seed by four games. Melton, who was signed to a one-year contract this offseason, suffered a torn ACL last month and will miss the remainder of the season. The Warriors have faced challenges in his absence, having lost seven of their last nine games after a strong start to the season. Schroder addresses multiple needs for the Warriors, providing a crucial additional point guard capable of ball handling, assisting in organizing the second unit, making outside shots, and offering Coach Steve Kerr another experienced player.

The Warriors' head coach remarked before the trade was announced on Saturday afternoon that the departure of Melton disrupted his rotation. Kerr has been actively seeking the optimal combinations for nightly play. Melton was regarded as an ideal complement to Stephen Curry due to his two-way capabilities and proficiency in ball handling. "It changed everything," Kerr stated on Saturday afternoon following Warriors practice. "De'Anthony was a player who could assist in organizing our offense as a secondary ball handler and pick-and-roll option, while also serving as an on-ball defender and spot-up shooter. We are certainly adjusting our strategies in light of his absence. However, I have great confidence in the players on this team and our roster. I believe we possess significant depth, and while we are experimenting with different lineups, that is necessary at this moment, and we will continue to do so." Schroder, aged 31, is currently under an expiring contract valued at $13 million.