This year's contract class for the Brooklyn Nets finds six players entering restricted or unrestricted free agency, with one on a player option. With that many players potentially gone, GM Sean Marks and the rest of the front office need to make decisions who stays and who gets offered another contract, with the possibility of the player turning it down.If Bates-Diop decides to opt into his 2024-25 contract, the Nets should almost immediately look to deal his $2.6 million elsewhere.
Bates-Diop is 28 years old and doesn't bring in much production, averaging 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds this past season. He's not a young talent that this team can develop, but he also isn't a reliable role player that teams need. Dumping him for draft capital should be the move, or for cash considerations that Brooklyn can use on other players.Claxton continued to show he is one of the best interior defenders in the league, averaging 11.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks.
Aside from slashing ability, Johnson doesn't provide much else, and if the Nets want to save money they should let him find a new home.Smith Jr.'s stats don't exactly pop out when analyzing his production on the surface, but his impact on the defensive end and as a hustle player should be considered. He had a defensive rating ofSmith Jr. made about $2.
However, Watford's $2 million per season will likely upgrade if these shooting splits warrant interest from other young teams. It's not worth it to try to keep him around if the Nets want to focus on bringing in an All-Star via trade. Watford takes up another roster spot.Walker received little playing time compared to his past seasons, getting just 17.4 minutes per game. In those minutes, he put up 9.7 points and shot 38.
Walker is starting to enter veteran status, but with more playing time and an increased role, he can give a team 12 to 14 points per game on solid shooting splits, and he showed that in his time in San Antonio. He's certainly worth the money., with little room to work with this summer. Being strict with their budget is crucial if they want to have enough money to upgrade their roster.
Free Agents Nic Claxton Dennis Smith Jr. Lonnie Walker Trendon Watford Sean Marks Salary Cap
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