The Brooklyn Nets don’t seem to be done dealing ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline.
According to Shams Charania, “The Sacramento Kings are closing in on a deal with Brooklyn to acquire Nets forward Kessler Edwards.”
The Sacramento Kings are closing in on a deal with Brooklyn to acquire Nets forward Kessler Edwards, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2023
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The news began to go viral around NBA Twitter.
“How much help does Matthew Dellavedova need?!” asked Stadium.
How much help does Matthew Dellavedova need?!
— Stadium (@Stadium) February 7, 2023
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— Logan Reardon (@TheLoganReardon) February 7, 2023
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“Everyone’s thoughts on this trade,” another said.
“Really like this deal for the Kings, who needed a big wing defender. He’s struggled from 3 in the NBA but hit 40% of his college 3s,” replied Dime’s Jackson Frank. “Already an impressive on-ball defender at 22, had some issues w/crisp switches in Brooklyn, but should be better in a less switch-heavy scheme.”
Really like this deal for the Kings, who needed a big wing defender. He’s struggled from 3 in the NBA but hit 40% of his college 3s.
Already an impressive on-ball defender at 22, had some issues w/crisp switches in Brooklyn, but should be better in a less switch-heavy scheme. https://t.co/UKD6EKWgdK
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) February 7, 2023
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“The Nets reduce their luxury tax penalty by $7M from offloading Kessler Edwards. They generate a $1.6M trade exception and now have an open roster spot,” tweeted Yossi Gozlan.
The Nets reduce their luxury tax penalty by $7M from offloading Kessler Edwards.
They generate a $1.6M trade exception and now have an open roster spot. https://t.co/JFoF3r5wtW
— Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) February 7, 2023
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“Kessler Edwards is a 22-year-old small forward. He’s 6-foot-7 and 203 pounds. He has only appeared in 14 games this season, averaging 1.1 points and 1.0 rebounds while splitting time between Brooklyn and the G League,” shared Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.
Kessler Edwards is a 22-year-old small forward. He’s 6-foot-7 and 203 pounds. He has only appeared in 14 games this season, averaging 1.1 points and 1.0 rebounds while splitting time between Brooklyn and the G League. https://t.co/SeB2KuhH5C
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) February 7, 2023
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The Nets have until Thursday to make any more deals.