Former Philadelphia 76ers Guard Included in Warriors-Nets Trade

De'Anthony Melton is back in the Atlantic division.

Oct 23, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard De'Anthony Melton (8) shoots teh bal over Portland Trailblazers shooting forward Jerami Grant (9) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

On Sunday, the NBA's signing restriction deadline will pass, making players who had signed with a new team in the offseason eligible to be included in trades.

With this in mind, front offices around the league have been fielding offers to improve their teams, the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors are no different.

As reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, the Nets are trading Dennis Schroder and a second-round pick to the Warriors in exchange for De'Anthony Melton and three second-round picks.

Schroder has gotten off to a hot start for Jordi Fernandez's side, averaging 18 points per game on 45 percent from the field, while also dishing out six assists per game. The German veteran had enjoyed an increase across his scoring numbers following the sidelining of fellow Nets guard Cam Thomas, who is out due to an injury to his hamstring.

The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to send guard Dennis Schroder and one second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for De'Anthony Melton and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN. A dynamic playmaker and scorer arriving to the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/6NC4xcnKnc

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 14, 2024

Following Friday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Nets sit in the tenth spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-15.

Melton's stint in Golden State was short-lived, having joined following his departure from the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer, appearing in only six games for Steve Kerr before suffering from a partially torn left ACL in early November.

Across his six-game stint, Melton averaged ten points per game on 40 percent accuracy while still showing his eye for defense, recording seven steals.

According to a report, following a successful surgery in early December, the six-year veteran is expected to make a return to action prior to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.