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The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling as of late, but that hasn't stopped their GM Sean Marks from making some moves. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Nets are waiving three players: Iman Shumpert, Noah Vonleh and Andre Roberson.
On the surface, it may seem a bit puzzling given that all three players were signed not even a month prior to being waived.
The Nets keep roster flexibility to take on players in trades or the buyout/free agent market. https://t.co/rs6GYsxrVb
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 24, 2021
Shumpert was the earliest, joining the Nets in January. However, the well-traveled veteran suffered a hamstring injury which has prevented him from even setting foot on the playing court. Noah Vonleh and Andre Roberson both seemingly ticked a few boxes that the Nets needed in frontcourt help and perimeter defense. But after signing both veterans just weeks prior, they're already letting go.
However, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that this isn't the last the team will see of Roberson and Shumpert. The two wings are expected to sign back with the Nets, albeit on 10-day deals.
Guard Iman Shumpert and forward Andre Roberson plan to sign 10-day contracts with the Nets when they clear waivers on Friday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Nets maintaining flexibility ahead of guarantee deadline this week.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 24, 2021
The moves made clearly signal that the Nets will be active players in the buyout market, with several names being floated out as candidates to move on. Capable veterans such as Houston Rockets' frontcourt duo of DeMarcus Cousins and PJ Tucker are both potentially on the move. Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond are currently being sat out by their respective clubs as they try to find a bidder before pressing the eject button on their former All-Stars. Better believe that the Nets are sniffing around for potential signings, as they keep their roster options open.
Sean Marks is once again proving he isn't resting on his laurels, which he's seemingly done since day one of his tenure. Despite the recent success of the Brooklyn Nets even without Kevin Durant, the GM is trying to stack the deck in their favor as KD's formidable trio with Kyrie Irving and James Harden hope to make their imprint on the NBA's history books come playoff time.
