Sources: Warriors acquiring Dennis Schroder from Nets

The Warriors are also receiving one second-round pick from the Nets and sending three second-round picks to Brooklyn in the deal, sources said. Schroder has been one of the best guards in the NBA this year, pushing the Nets into play-in contention in the Eastern Conference early in the season. The Nets entered the weekend in 10th place in the conference and four losses back of the No. 6 seed. Melton, signed to a one-year deal this offseason, went down with a torn ACL last month and is out for the remainder of the season. The Warriors have struggled without him; after a hot start to the year, Golden State has lost seven of their past nine games. Schroder fills several needs for the Warriors, including a much-needed additional point guard who can handle the ball, potentially help the second unit get organized, make outside shots and provide Steve Kerr with another veteran. The Warriors coach said prior to the trade being reported on Saturday afternoon that the loss of ...