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Brooklyn Nets: Expendable Players Going into Next Season

By Malcolm Ireland

Jan 15, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets forward K.J.McDaniels (32) shoots the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) during the second half at Barclays Center. The Rockets won 137-112. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets forward K.J.McDaniels (32) shoots the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) during the second half at Barclays Center. The Rockets won 137-112. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) chase a loose ball in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) chase a loose ball in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Bojan Bogdanovic

Bojan Bogdanovic has had a disappointing season so far with the Nets. Many people were expecting Bogdanovic to have a breakout year after his tremendous success in the Olympics. So far, that success has not translated to the NBA. His scoring average is up from 11.2 points per game last season to 14.1 points per game this season. That is a nice improvement from a third-year player, but Bogdanovic is not the average third-year player. Bogdanovic is 27 and will be 28 heading into the summer. He has also played multiple seasons overseas before playing in the NBA.

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He has plenty experience, and it was expected that his progress would be much faster than it has been. Bogdanovic would be a great piece for the Nets if they had more talent on the roster. Expecting him to do a lot of the heavy lifting on offense was an unfair expectation, but the Nets situation will most likely not change anytime soon.

Bogdanovic would be better off contributing to a winning team. The Nets should look to move him before the trade deadline this year. If they have no luck with that they should explore other options before bringing back Bogdanovic.

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Luckily for the Nets, Bogdanovic is a restricted free agent, so when the summer comes around, they can put off dealing with his contract and see what offers he will receive on the open market. If the offers are too high, the Nets can let him walk. If the Nets feel it is a fair deal they can match the offer sheet and retain him. This will also give the Nets time to pursue bigger name free agents before dealing with Bogdanovic.

Bogdanovic’s return next season will depend on all the variables listed above, but his departure would not be detrimental to the Nets. They could find another guy to produce the same numbers as Bogdanovic at a lower price if his offer sheet is really high.