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3 NBA trade targets to help the Brooklyn Nets chase a title

By Dalton Sell

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Brooklyn Nets, NBA trade targets
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3 NBA trade targets to help the Brooklyn Nets chase a title: Thaddeus Young

Sticking with defense, the Nets could bulk up their efforts on that side of the ball by bringing back a familiar face in Thaddeus Young. The current San Antonio Spur played 101 games with the Nets between the 2014-2016 seasons, and pursuing a reunion with him would make sense for a handful of reasons.

Young has been known for his physical defense, utilizing his hulking stature to defend household names at a high level. Offensively, he is not a great shooter from distance, but he has consistently been a double-digit scorer in this league over the past decade.

The veteran forward would be a perfect fit for the Nets, especially looking down the road. If Brooklyn runs into Milwaukee in the postseason for the second consecutive year, having a player like Young on their side would be incredibly helpful when trying to slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo.

They struggled to contain him in their last playoff matchup, and that will be something in the back of Brooklyn’s mind with any potential NBA trade targets.

The Nets should be among the teams monitoring Young’s situation in San Antonio. The forward is currently playing a career-low 14.6 minutes per contest this season and has expressed frustration with his role in the rotation.

If the Spurs make him available, teams will come calling, and the Nets should be among them. Taking on what remains of his $14.2 million salary could prove to be challenging, but this front office could surely figure it out if it means adding a player like Young.

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