The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors swapped veteran guards ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday.
Spencer Dinwiddie has been traded to Toronto in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young, according to multiple reports.
There was talk a few weeks ago that Dinwiddie had checked out on the Nets. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports was told that Dinwiddie never requested a trade but that both sides were happy to part ways.
I'm told Spencer Dinwiddie did not request a trade from Brooklyn, but it certainly sounded like Dinwiddie's exit from the Nets was welcomed by both sides. https://t.co/rKYzvDPONZ
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
The Raptors are not planning to keep Dinwiddie, however. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the 30-year-old is expected to become a highly coveted player on the buyout market.
To avoid a $1.5M upcoming contract bonus for games played, the Toronto Raptors are planning to waive Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Major new entry to the NBA’s buyout market who will be coveted by several playoff teams. pic.twitter.com/ec3oVEBmCZ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Dinwiddie and Schroder have very similar numbers this season. Dinwiddie has averaged 12.6 points, 6.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. Schroder is averaging 13.7 points, 6.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
The Nets are having a disappointing season, but they remain in the playoff hunt despite being 20-30. They now have a serviceable guard to replace Dinwiddie, while Dinwiddie should have an opportunity to join a contender.
