Brooklyn Nets Release Player After Warriors Trade

The Nets have waived Cui Yongxi.

Sep 26, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks talks to the media during media day at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

On Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets officially announced their trade with the Golden State Warriors.

The biggest piece of the deal was Dennis Schroder heading to Golden State.

He has been in the middle of a very strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

Official.

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— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2024

Following the trade, the Nets waived Cui Yongxi.

Via Brian Lewis of The New York Post: "#Nets have requested waivers on forward Cui Yongxi to make room for Reece Beekman. #NBA"

#Nets have requested waivers on forward Cui Yongxi to make room for Reece Beekman. #NBA

— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) December 15, 2024

Yongxi is a rookie and has only appeared in five games with limited playing time.

The 21-year-old also recently suffered a season-ending injury.

Via The Brooklyn Nets on Friday: "Brooklyn Nets forward Cui Yongxi has been diagnosed with a torn ACL of the left knee. The injury occurred while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Cui, who will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, is expected to make a full recovery."

Brooklyn Nets forward Cui Yongxi has been diagnosed with a torn ACL of the left knee. The injury occurred while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Cui, who will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, is expected to make…

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 13, 2024

In addition to the NBA, Yongxi has also appeared in five G League games for the Long Island Nets.

He had averages of 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 32.1% from the field and 42.9% from the three-point range.

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— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2024

As for the Nets, they had been expected to be among the worst teams in the NBA.

That said, they have been competitive, going 10-15 in their first 25 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will resume action on Monday evening when they host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.