The Raptors waive Dinwiddie after trading him to the Nets. Brooklyn is where Dennis Schroder goes.
The Nets acquired Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young from Toronto, though they waived Young to complete a three-team trade later Thursday with Phoenix and Memphis. Dinwiddie was in his second stint with the Nets, having been acquired from Dallas before last year’s trade deadline in the deal for Kyrie Irving. He started 48 games this season, averaging 12.6 points and 6.0 assists. He will likely find another team to sign with once he clears waivers.
Schroder has averaged 14 points in 739 games after being the No. 17 pick of Atlanta in the 2013 NBA draft. He was also the MVP of the Basketball World Cup last summer after leading Germany to the gold medal. Brooklyn sent forward Royce O’Neale to Phoenix and acquired forward Keita Bates-Diop, guard Jordan Goodwin and three second-round draft picks from the Suns in the three-team deal. The Nets also got the draft rights to guard Vanja Marinkovic from Memphis.
With the help of solid plays from his teammates and an incredible effort by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Toronto Raptors 135-127 in double overtime. The Thunder, who had trailed by 23 points at the half, rallied for their third straight victory and their eighth in the previous ten games.
Gilgeous-Alexander put on a display, scoring 23 points and dishing out 14 assists, a career high.
Gilgeous-Alexander successfully used the increased focus to generate scoring opportunities for his teammates, especially in the second overtime, despite the Raptors’ persistent defensive pressure.
The Thunder made 23 three-pointers during the game, tying a franchise record. Oklahoma City was led by Josh Giddey, who scored 24 points. Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points. The team’s ability to shoot three points was a key factor in the victory.
Aaron Wiggins scored the game-winning basket for the Thunder in regulation after RJ Barrett of the Raptors committed a late turnover. Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive performance stopped Gary Trent Jr.’s shot attempt as the game went into overtime, resulting in a second overtime.
The Raptors, who had been having trouble lately, suffered their seventh defeat in their previous eight games. Barrett scored 23 points to lead Toronto, while Scottie Barnes