{"id":52499,"date":"2023-08-14T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=52499"},"modified":"2023-08-14T10:14:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T14:14:18","slug":"nba-rumors-nets-has-upcoming-decision-on-dinwiddie-warriors-schedule-another-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/08\/14\/nba-rumors-nets-has-upcoming-decision-on-dinwiddie-warriors-schedule-another-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: Nets Has Upcoming Decision On Dinwiddie, Warriors Schedule Another Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brooklyn Nets<\/a> still have a little work to do to fill their roster this offseason. Brooklyn has three training camp slots to fill and one open two-way spot. But the Nets’ most pressing decisions are whether to offer Spencer Dinwiddie<\/strong><\/a> and Ben Simmons<\/strong><\/a> a contract extension before the start of the upcoming campaign, according to New York Post’s Brian Lewis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Both Dinwiddie and Ben Simmons are now extension eligible,” Lewis wrote. “And though it’s a near-given that Simmons won’t be getting extended, Dinwiddie is at least a real possibility. Will he be a probability? That likely will depend on whether the price is right.<\/p>\n

NBA Rumors: Nets Have Upcoming Decision On Dinwiddie, Warriors Schedule Another Workout<\/h2>\n

Dinwiddie, who has a cap hit of $20.4 million, became extension-eligible last Monday. He can ink a new deal of up to $128 million over four years. The 30-year-old guard is coming off the second-best season of his career, compiling 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 79 combined appearances for Brooklyn<\/a> and Dallas. He recorded a shooting slash line of .438\/.369\/.812 while draining a career-best 2.3 treys a game.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Simmons still has two years left on his deal. The 27-year-old is due $37.8 million this year and $40.3 million in 2024-25. Besides, the three-time all-star has not played more than 57 games since 2019-20. He struggled mightily in his 42-game stint this past season, putting up carer-low numbers across the board with 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals.<\/p>\n

Should the Nets Extend Dinwiddie?<\/h3>\n

This is a loaded question for Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks. Dinwiddie, who has played in 300 career games for the Nets,\u00a0 and Nic Claxton<\/strong><\/a> have the most extended history with the team. While Dinwiddie is a streaky shooter, he is the lone player on the roster who is a shot-creator, and his leadership is invaluable.<\/p>\n

However, the Nets have to be careful not to overpay for him. Claxton is an unrestricted free agent next summer. He could double his salary as he is making $9.6 million this year. Brooklyn projects to have $26 million in cap space next year with eight players under contract. Nevertheless, the most important number is $55.4 million, the amount before the Nets hit the luxury tax.<\/p>\n

Royce O’Neale<\/strong><\/a>, the only other Net with a huge cap number ($18.8 million), will also be an unrestricted free agent next summer. Unfortunately,\u00a0 he is unlikely to be on the team. O’Neale is very inconsistent though he is an ideal “3-D” type, as he is a career 38.8% shooter from distance. The 30-year-old set career-highs with 8.8 points and 3.7 assists last year though he shot a career-worse 38.6% from the field.<\/p>\n

So, if the Nets can sign Dinwiddie for two-to-three years worth between $20 and $22.5 million a season. Furthermore,\u00a0 it may behoove them to do so. However, if the Nets may be considering using him as a trade chip if things blow up this year, then they should play the wait-and-see game.<\/p>\n

Golden State To Workout Glenn Robinson III<\/h3>\n

The Golden State Warriors have added another player to their workout schedule. Glenn Robinson III<\/a> <\/strong>has an upcoming private workout with the Warriors, according to HoopsHype Michael Scotto.<\/p>\n

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Former NBA Slam Dunk champion Glenn Robinson III will participate in a private workout with NBA veterans for the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshype<\/a>. The 29-year-old 6-foot-6 swingman is a career 37.3 percent 3-point shooter over seven seasons.<\/p>\n

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n