NBA News: Dennis Schröder reportedly traded to Warriors from Nets for Melton, Picks | News, results, highlights, stats and rumours

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly adding a veteran point guard as they look to bolster a playoff-caliber squad.

According to ESPN’s Shams CharaniaThe Brooklyn Nets are closing in on a deal to send Dennis Schröder and a second-round pick to Golden State in exchange for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks.

NBA insider Jake Fischer noted that there was talk of the Nets including Cam Johnson in a potential deal, but instead opted to just include Schröder and a second-round pick.

Brian Lewis of New York Post reported earlier this week that the Nets would only trade Schröder if they received at least one first-round pick in return. While Brooklyn didn’t get the first-round pick it was seeking, it did get some valuable assets that will be crucial to the rebuild.

Schröder, 31, is off to a stellar start to the year with 18.4 points and 6.6 assists per game through the first 23 games, leading Brooklyn to a 10-15 start that has made it a surprise playoff hope.

Schröder is on an expiring deal and will earn him $13.03 million this season, making him an affordable but valuable asset, especially for a team like Golden State with championship aspirations.

The Nets have made “almost everyone” on their roster available for trade, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorstso the Schröder deal could be the first of many as Brooklyn looks to clean house.

The Warriors got off to a great 12-3 start to the year, but have since struggled, losing seven of their last nine games to fall to 14-10. Adding Schröder could help revive their season and help elevate them to a Finals contending team.