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Brooklyn Nets: Players on the bubble for 2017-18 season

By Sean Costello

Apr 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Archie Goodwin (10) celebrates with guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) in the fourth quarter against Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. Nets win 121-111. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Archie Goodwin (10) celebrates with guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) in the fourth quarter against Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. Nets win 121-111. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) is fouled by Brooklyn Nets forward Andrew Nicholson (44) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) is fouled by Brooklyn Nets forward Andrew Nicholson (44) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Andrew Nicholson

Andrew Nicholson found himself lost with the Brooklyn Nets this previous season. After signing a four-year, $26 million contract with the Washington Wizards last offseason, a disappointing first half of the season resulted in him being traded to Brooklyn before the 2017 trade deadline.

Nicholson only played 8.3 minutes in the first half of the season with Washington through 28 games. With Brooklyn, he received 11.1 minutes of action in 10 games.

To say the least, Nicholson didn’t live up to the $6 million he made this last season. After putting up averages of 2.5 points and 1.6 rebounds per game with Washington, it was easy to see why the Wizards felt relieved to regain the $6 million in cap space back that they lost.

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In his short time with Brooklyn, he put up slightly better, but still bad numbers. Nicholson averaged three points and 2.7 rebounds per game and never seemed to find himself in the game except for during garbage time.

With the Nets having the ability to sign two players to max contracts, they could use all of the money they can get to sign other high-market free agents. And while it will be a difficult task to do, the Nets should look to trade Nicholson.

If the Nets open up a bigger trade or are involved in any three-way trades, a salary dump would be key for the Nets’ chances to sign top-of-the-market free agents and maximize their spending.

Verdict: Nicholson will be traded

It may be a bold statement and tough to do, but I believe Marks can get it done.