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Why the Nets Should Finally Pull the Trigger on a Brook Lopez Trade

By Sean Costello

Jan 13, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) walks towards the bench during the fourth quarter in a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 132-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) walks towards the bench during the fourth quarter in a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 132-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts with center Brook Lopez (11) during the second quarter against Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts with center Brook Lopez (11) during the second quarter against Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /

The Nets Aren’t Winning, Even With Lopez

Despite another solid season from the big guy, it isn’t translating in the win column. He is having one of the best seasons of his career if you look at his per 36 minutes stats, but like aforementioned, the Nets have only won eight of their first 41 games. Even though the focus isn’t on the record of the team, every loss hurts a little more, as the Nets will be forced swap picks with the Celtics this year, giving up a projected top-three pick.

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Also, winning can be huge for confidence and progression of players. That may not always be the case, but sometimes, it can be a big help. I understand that the Nets and the front office have stated multiple times that they’re not focused on their record, but it does have to sting to know they could’ve possibly owned the top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

With an 8-33 record, it doesn’t get much worse, at least not this season. The Lopez trade would only seem to make the Nets’ record, which the team has said they are not focused on, even worse. However, that may not be the case. The trade can potentially be a case of addition by subtraction.