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3 players besides Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving the Nets could trade to rebuild

By Ian Levy

Jan 19, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale (00) and forward Joe Harris (12) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale (00) and forward Joe Harris (12) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 26: Royce O’Neale #00 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on January 26, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-122. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 26: Royce O’Neale #00 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on January 26, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-122. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

2. Royce O’Neale

The Nets traded a first-rounder (what would currently be the No. 27 pick) to the Jazz for O’Neale in June and given that he’s having a career, there’s a good chance they could get a first-round pick back for him.

The 29-year-old forward has always been a solid and versatile defender but he’s really blossomed as an offensive connector and secondary creator this season. He’s averaging 9.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists in just over 34 minutes per game, shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc. He isn’t going to attack the basket or create for himself in isolation but he’s a reliable spot-up shooter who can also attack a closeout or find the open man in a weakside pick-and-roll.

O’Neale’s salary is only partially guaranteed for next season but he’s a value at just over $9 million and would be worth holding onto for a contender. For teams like the Cavaliers, Knicks, Kings or Mavs looking for help on the wings he could be a huge pick-up.

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