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Are the Brooklyn Nets Rebuilding or they will be tanking

After trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks in the offseason, it was expected that the Brooklyn Nets would start the 2024-25 season with a complete rebuilding approach. This move, which provided the Brooklyn Nets with valuable future first-round picks without adding another impact player in a highly anticipated draft class, clearly signaled a prioritization of long-term development over immediate competitiveness.

An Unexpected Obstacle

However, Brooklyn’s front office is facing an unexpected obstacle in its pursuit of a high draft pick: the dynamic play of its backcourt duo, Dennis Schroder and Cam Thomas. The Nets are proving to be more than just an easy opponent; they are genuinely competitive.

An Impressive Comeback

After losing their first two games of the season—defeats to the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic—the Nets have managed to bounce back, winning two of their last three contests. They secured a convincing 115-102 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks and followed it up with a 119-106 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, with a tough overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in between.

Dennis Schroder: A Revelation

Schroder has been a revelation in the early stages of the 2024-25 season, exceeding expectations as he tries to prove he’s one of the best point guards in the league. He has consistently outperformed his more celebrated and better-paid counterparts, putting the league on notice that he has been overlooked. In the convincing win over the Bucks, he limited Damian Lillard to a poor shooting night of 5-of-13 while scoring 29 points and achieving an impressive +27 plus-minus rating.

Impactful Statistics

For the season, Schroder is averaging 24.6 points and 8.2 assists per game, with only 2.8 turnovers, while shooting 55.3% from beyond the arc. Although his three-point percentage will likely regress, it highlights his ongoing development as a long-range shooter. This increased efficiency has allowed him to attack the basket with greater aggression, recording 15.6 drives per game, a number that ranks him 14th in the league.

Cam Thomas: A Deadly Scorer

On his part, Cam Thomas has also impressed, currently ranking 11th in the NBA in scoring with 27.4 points per game. His offensive arsenal is versatile, featuring one of the best floaters in the league and a quick first step that keeps defenders off balance. This season, he has shown a renewed commitment to efficient shot selection, launching over 40% of his attempts from beyond the arc—a personal best—while significantly reducing his attempts from the inefficient mid-range zone.

Possible Future Changes

The Schroder and Thomas duo may have a limited shelf life in Brooklyn. Their team-friendly contracts and impressive early-season performances make them attractive trade targets for nearly every contending organization in the league.

Intriguing NBA ODDS

NBA ODDS  become interesting when a team that is supposed to be weak and not expected to have many wins proves otherwise. It’s essential to keep monitoring this club’s performance throughout the campaign.