Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney Smith on the Move?

Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith on the Move?

The Brooklyn Nets have made a huge decision this off-season. A big trade: the Brooklyn Nets sent Mikal Bridges to get four first-round picks. Sean Marks is doing what he has done best. They are in the sweepstakes for Cooper Flagg. Brooklyn finally picked a direction. Front office didn't want to waste another mediocre season where they weren't in the lottery. The Nets are insistent on going through a rebuild. And teams will call. With Dorian Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson being on the market. Both players have helped contenders before. They could do it again.

Cam Johnson is a solid shooter. He shot 39 percent from three. Cam was a key bench player for the Phoenix Suns. The Kevin Durant trade brought Cam. It sped up the current rebuild. Last year, Cam got a big extension : a four-year, 108 million dollars. He is a solid defender too, which can bring his value up. Johnson is a great off-ball player and has a very high IQ. Now, Cam is 28, so teams will look into making moves for him. He was solid in the 2021 Finals run. Coming off the bench and bringing in the scoring energy. The Nets can get a lot of assets from a trade. If Johnson plays at a high level, then in the mid-season there will be teams who would be down to make a trade. Another player who could be on the market is Dorian Finney Smith.

Dorian Finney-Smith is another player on the market. A player who was a key contributor during the Dallas Mavericks' 2022 playoff run. Smith can hit threes and defend which is always be valuable. Shooting 35 percent behind the three. A competent defender who can guard any of the top offensive players. It would not be a surprise to see teams like the Bucks, Warriors, and Lakers try to go after him. Trading away Dorian will help them get more assets. After his departure, many players will seize the chance.

Cam Thomas is a great player. He had inconsistent minutes last season. A guy who can create his own shot. He is a great off-ball scorer. Now, with Mikal Bridges gone, he can finally get more shots up. The hope is that he can improve his playmaking. Get players more involved on the offensive end. Nic Claxton, who is a good rim protector and good at finshing around the rim, got his extension. He can bring in a lot of demand. Teams can decide to trade for him as he can guard many positions. A 97-million-dollar, four-year deal is an afforable deal that could have teams wanting him. Along with Day'ron Sharpe, who is another young big. A guy who can finish around the rim and shoot some threes. Now, he has more opportunities to shine. Jalen Wilson looked great in the summer league. He will have the chance to get some play this season. The Nets have a lot of young players, but they have some veterans who they can move.

Johnson and Finney-Smith are the only noteworthy veterans on the market. Sean Marks and Co. can get a lot of assets from other teams. Like draft picks or young players that Brooklyn can take a gamble on. Dennis Schroder is a solid role player. A good starting point guard who can attack the basket, pass, and be a solid defender. There could be a lot of teams who would love to have Dennis come off their bench. Where he thrived in the past with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Lakers. Ben Simmons is a player that does not seem to care about basketball. He can no longer play a full season. And he struggles to shoot toward the basket. I do not see a team wanting to make a move for him. Bojan Bogdanović is a solid role player and can be a good bench energy player. A veteran player and a locker-room guy. Teams can give away their 2nd round picks for him. Brooklyn has a lot of flexibility to get some assets out of other teams.

The Brooklyn Nets' new direction seems exciting. They have decided to tank and try to get a lottery pick. Cooper Flagg is the most attractive draft pick in 2025. And Brooklyn wants to be a part of the sweepstake. Dorian Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson are the most attractive players this season. Teams could look to give up assets for them. They have played for teams that have competed in deep playoff runs. Sean Marks has done it before in the 2010s. It seems like he is repeating this formula. Along with having Jordi Fernandez as their head coach. Brooklyn is looking to become a young team. They could be big sellers this season.

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