The Brooklyn Nets have shown interest in Dennis Schroder, with reports from MikeAScotto and JakeLFischer confirming his acquisition. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn commended Schroder's competitive spirit, and GM Sean Marks spoke about the trade's role in enhancing future flexibility. Schroder, who was woken up by his agent to learn of the trade from Toronto to Brooklyn, is eager to contribute to the Nets' talented locker room and is set to debut on Saturday against the Spurs at Barclays. He also noted his history with Lonnie Walker from their time with the Lakers and past competitions against Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. Meanwhile, Cam Johnson is reported to be out through Saturday.
Dennis Schroder looking to bring needed leadership to Nets: ‘Just for winning basketball’ https://t.co/pwqKqS3mYw https://t.co/E2mI3Cs839
Dennis Schröder on how smooth the transition could be with the #Nets having played with Lonnie Walker on the Lakers and battling Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson in both the league and last year’s FIBA World Cup. https://t.co/tC3g696RII
Dennis Schröder said he’s expecting to make his Nets debut Saturday against the Spurs
Dennis Schröder is here. Said he was told last night to prepare for a trade to the Nets. Not easy leaving his family in Toronto but said he’s grateful to keep playing basketball and looks forward to getting to know the locker room. https://t.co/NyRk7ITlXg
Dennis Schröder is at the podium. Said his agent woke him up in the middle of his sleep to tell him he got traded to Brooklyn. Says the Nets' locker room has plenty of talent and he's here to get wins.
Dennis Schroder's been introduced here at Barclays and has joined the Nets on the bench
Future flexibility was the main message Sean Marks spoke about regarding the trade deadline. More to come Dennis Schroder is at Barclays tonight & just spoke to YES. More to come but he talked up playing with Lonnie Walker last year in LA, playing vs Bridges/Johnson in World Cup
Jacque Vaughn describes what the #Nets are adding in Dennis Schröder ahead of tonight's game vs. Cavs https://t.co/p0VlCb0ihr
Jacque Vaughn declined to go into specifics on adding Dennis Schroder beyond calling him a great competitor who can get into the paint/share the ball. Commands respect. As for injuries, Cam Johnson will be OUT through Saturday. Lonnie Walker has the potential to play #Nets
Details on a deal that will send Dennis Schroder to Brooklyn, per @JakeLFischer 🔽 https://t.co/9FCzKFI64P https://t.co/X6mS0RTGYC
The Milwaukee Bucks are showing interest in Dennis Schroder, per @MikeAScotto (Via https://t.co/KTU5ZlVsUN) https://t.co/1otvs1M16l