Warriors Notes: Schröder, trade talks, Kerr, Green, Curry, Wiggins

The warrior expect your trade with that networks be ready on time Dennis Schröder He will begin training with the team early next week and make his debut Thursday night in Memphis, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The deal will reportedly send Schröder and a second-round draft pick to Golden State in exchange for his expiring contract De’Anthony Meltonwho is out for the season with a torn ACL, along with a two-way player Reece Beekman and three second-round selections. It can’t be completed until Sunday, when Melton becomes trade-eligible.

The two teams have been in sporadic trade discussions for weeks, Slater added. He confirms reports that the talks were once about a larger deal Cameron Johnson And Dorian Finney Smithbut these negotiations failed. He learns that Golden State preferred a simple trade for Schröder, giving them much-needed scoring help without sacrificing their young talent. Schröder was the only player that had been discussed in recent days, Slater added.

The 31-year-old Schröder is an experienced guard who brings plenty of playoff and international experience. He will run the offense at any time Stephen Curry is resting, but the Warriors also envision having them on the court together, according to Slater. trainer Steve Kerr has played in 11- and 12-man rotations for most of the season, but Slater points out that Schröder’s arrival will likely mean a reduction in roles Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield and other.

There’s more about the Warriors:

• Kerr, Curry and Draymond Green “Everyone was in favor of taking over Schröder because they played his German team so often in international competitions,” explains ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter video link). The trade won’t stop the Warriors from “big game hunting,” according to Charania, who added that the team remains “actively in the hunt for a star player.” He also notes that Golden State may consolidate Schröder’s contract into another deal before the Feb. 6 deadline. The Warriors were featured prominently in Jimmy Butler Trade rumors, but other desirable targets could also become available.
• The Warriors weren’t happy about being eliminated from the NBA Cup with a controversial loss Wednesday in Houston, but it gave them a break in the schedule, notes Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle. They have three days off after Sunday’s game against Dallas, giving them a rare opportunity to focus on training and filming. “I think it’s really beneficial for us to have a little more practice time. “During the NBA season, it’s really difficult to get really good workouts.” Kevon Looney said. “We get to work on all the execution tasks. The little things we keep talking about in the film. We can actually go out on the practice field and work on the kinks.”
• Curry and Andrew Wiggins Both are listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest, tweets Slater. Curry is suffering from inflammation in his neck area and Wiggins is dealing with adductor tension.